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Foreign drivers to sit New Zealand Drivers Licence test

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Stephanie Wiseman
9 years ago

I have signed this because I think it would go a long way to help reduce our road toll. In saying that though it needs to be all persons entering the country not having a New Zealand drivers licence. Tourists especially.

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Hayley Hoogendyk
9 years ago

Definitely good idea

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Darryl Gibb
9 years ago

Agree 100%.

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Heidi Nickolai
9 years ago Featured

I think anyone driving in NZ should have to pass the full driver's test, not just those who are in NZ for longer than three months. I have this opinion as a result of seeing the atrocious driving by tourists around the Aoraki Mt Cook national park.

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Chris mackie
9 years ago

They all should be tested

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Jason
9 years ago

I think this is one of the smartest ideas ever!

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Joshua Wright
9 years ago

You have my support!

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Sharon Brown
9 years ago

Its a legal requirement in all states of Australia for 99% of foreigners after 3 months, tests set depending on the country of origin and what level their rated at against Aus standards, so no brainer that NZ should follow suit.

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Bernadene Pickett
9 years ago

I think any foreigner who wishes to drive in NZ while visiting, no matter the length of time, should sit the test both theory and practical .

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Tony Osmond
9 years ago

As a professional driver and motorcyclist I see daily that something needs to be done.

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Danielle Matthews
9 years ago

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Bruce Trust
9 years ago

Here here, totally agree something has to be done.

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Rebecca
9 years ago

Too many near incidents for my liking, they need to know the road rules before putting everyone in danger.

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Nathan Tunnah
9 years ago

Tests should be a must. And the goverment shouldn't use the excuse it will hurt tourism. More like the goverments back pocket.

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Titihuia Keelan
9 years ago

I fully agree with you some tourist drivers are just plain dangerous.

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steve brown douglas
9 years ago

motorbike rider errant. have had too many accidents to write down. old drivers and frogien drivers. please give them the confidence to drive safely and STOP tourists KILLING US. thank you judy richards for your couarge. our love to you.

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Shontelle McCabe
9 years ago

Absolutely! There's no way foreign drivers should be allowed to drive on our roads as they do. Having lived in tourist hot spots (Coromandel Peninsula and Queenstown) it's scary and often astonishing some of the driving I've witnessed.

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Anonymous
9 years ago

Definately needs to be done

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Judy taylor
9 years ago

Fully agree with you

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James musso
9 years ago

Yes they should seen a lot of drivers go on wrong side of road over taking wrong times