A Class 2 truck licence allows you to drive a vehicle up to 18,000kgs or a vehicle with two axles.
You must first get a Class 2 learner licence (Go to Automobile Association/AA – this will cost you). To do this, you must:
- Have held a full Class 1 licence for at least six months
- Present a medical certificate
- A driver's medical expires 60 days from date of issue and is valid for 5 years once lodged with NZTA. If you have lodged a driver's medical within the last 5 years this is not required.
- Pass a theory test (which is like a scratchy card test)
To get a full Class 2 licence, you must:
- Hold a Class 2 learner licence and then pass the approved training course (provided by us) for progression to a Class 2 full licence. (This can be done straight after you’ve got your learner licence) OR
- Have held a Class 2 learner licence for at least six months and then pass a practical test in a Class 2 vehicle at any NZTA licensing agent (VTNZ or AA)
- Once you have completed the approved course you will be given a certificate. You must take this to an NZTA licensing agent (VTNZ or AA) and have it put on your licence (this will cost you)
- The certificate is not a valid Class 2 truck licence
After having held your full Class 2 licence for six months, or at least three months if you are 25 years of age or over, you can then progress on to either a Class 3 or 4 (your choice as to what truck weight you want to work with).