Confidence Based Training Assessment

Instead of taking the practical test with VTNZ, you can choose to have your safe riding skills assessed by us here at 1st Gear.

Although training isn't compulsory, we highly recommend you complete some training before attempting this ride. This will ensure that you have all the necessary skills to pass, and that you are fully prepared for the assessment. You must also be a minimum age of 16 and half to attempt the Restricted assessment.

During the assessment you will need to show confidence

  • moving in

  • riding straight

  • riding a curves

  • riding through different types of intersections

  • overtaking

  • turning back

  • moving out.

We will be looking for good

  1. Observation skills.

  2. Interactions with others and your environment.

  3. Control

  4. Road Rules

If you pass the assessment, there is no further test required at the any licencing agent. More can be found about this by downloading the

CBTA