The Government has announced changes to New Zealand’s Graduated Driver Licensing System, designed to reduce costs and barriers while keeping road safety front and centre. From 25 January 2027, hazard perception testing will move into the restricted practical test, the second full licence test will be removed, eyesight checks will no longer be required at the restricted stage, and licence fees will reduce. Learner and restricted licence periods will also be adjusted, with a stronger focus on supervised practice and safe driving behaviour earlier in the licensing journey.

Alltrain supports Road Safety Education (RSE) and the RYDA programme, helping young drivers build safer habits, better judgement, and real-world road awareness.

New data from the UK’s DVSA shows the most common reasons learners failed their driving tests between April 2024 and March 2025, with observation errors, mirror use, road positioning, and speed management topping the list. While based on UK testing, the findings highlight universal driving habits that learners everywhere should focus on when preparing for their practical test.