Terms & Conditions
1. The fee per one hour coaching
session is $80 (inc GST)
The fee for a 90min assessment/coaching session is $120 (inc GST)
2. Time
is a valuable resource therefore a cancellation fee of $40 may apply for a ‘no
show’ or cancelling within 24 hours of the booked appointment. A reminder email
and text will be sent out 24 hours before each appointment.
3. Counties
Driving School reserves the right to refuse to instruct any student who appears
to be intoxicated or under the influence of drugs. Any lesson fees chargeable
will not be waived in those circumstances.
4. Students
must have with them at each lesson their current NZ driving licence,
prescription glasses (if required for driving) and comfortable footwear.
Jandels are not permitted but you can drive barefoot if you prefer.
5. For
instruction, Counties Driving School will provide the student with a car fitted
with dual foot brake controls that meets current Warrant of Fitness and New
Zealand Transport Agency/ Waka Kotahi requirements.
6. The
instructor is approved by the New Zealand Transport Agency/Waka Kotahi and will
have a driving instructor endorsement (I) on his driving licence. Students are
welcome to inspect the instructor's driving licence prior to taking lessons.
7. Whilst
under instruction the student may be liable for any costs arising from any
traffic or speed camera infringements resulting from failing to either follow
the instructors’ instructions or failing to see the appropriate signage.
8. Upon
request and if available, the Counties Driving School instructional car can be
used for the restricted or full license test, subject to the $80.00 hourly
rate.
9. If
the student wishes to be taught in their own or family car it must meet Warrant
of Fitness and registration requirements and have appropriate insurance cover.
If the student is not the registered owner, then permission must be obtained
from the registered owner before the lesson commences. Note: Counties Driving School or the Counties Driving
School instructor in the student's vehicle will not be liable for any damage,
costs, excess insurance fees or fines resulting from any accident or traffic
offence that might occur during the period of instruction.
10. If
the student uses the Counties Driving School car and is involved in an accident
or incident, they may be liable for any excess insurance fees of $500 imposed
by the insurers of Counties Driving School.
11. Disputes:
should a dispute arise between the student and Counties Driving School the
matter should in the first instance be referred to the instructor. If a
satisfactory agreement cannot be achieved the student family or caregivers can
bring the matter to the attention of either:
The
National President New
Zealand Transport Agency
NZ Institute of
Driving Educators Waka
Kotahi
To achieve a high standard of driving before taking the restricted test, students are recommended to have had at least 40hrs on-road practice in mixed traffic conditions (town & country) not just ‘point to point’ driving. These hours can be made up with a mixture of professional instruction combined with practical drive time experience provided by family and friends. However, as every driver has different requirements the number of professional lessons required may vary. Counties Driving School will make every effort to ensure that the student is prepared for the driving test but cannot be responsible if the student is failed by the Testing Officer on the day of the test.
Counties Driving School
Pukekohe