Fusion Driver Education

Street Talk Advanced Driving Skills (Defensive Driving Course)

Learner, Restricted and Full driver licence-holders can attend.

Restricted licence holders receive a reduction on Full licence from 18 months to 12 months, if under 25 years of age.

Over 25 years of age, you can reduce your Restricted licence time from 6 months to 3 months.

  • The updated Street Talk defensive driving course has been revised to include skills that will help both Learner and Restricted Licence drivers pass the new Driving Tests
  • Any Licence holder can attend and complete this course
  • Restricted Licence holders can use the certificate from this course to receive a time reduction on their Restricted Licence from 18 months down to 12 months, if under 25 years of age
  • If you are 25 years of age or older, then you can reduce your Restricted Licence time from 6 months to 3 months.

What is Street Talk?

Street Talk is an NZTA (New Zealand Transport Authority) approved course in advanced driving skills. Completing a Street Talk course reduces your full licence period by 6 months.

Street Talk Log Book and Hazard Training Guide

Street Talk

The Street Talk defensive driving course teaches you driving safety skills. It’s a fun and interactive programme that aims to help you to better understand and cope with risks when you’re driving and improve your driving. Most important of all, to be a safer driver.

This course helps you develop:

  • advanced driving skills
  • better control
  • hazard identification
  • the ability to make the right decisions
  • the ability to manage risk
  • prepares you for the restricted and full licence tests.

You will be provided with a logbook.

Note: Learner Licence holders will need access to a supervisor i.e parent to complete the practical assignment in this course. We also strongly recommend a minimum 40 driving hours/and or held this licence for at least 4 months before starting the course.

Why you should attend a defensive driving course

Whether you’re on your learner or restricted licence, you’ll still reduce the time to your full licence by 6 months.

Yes, you can drive yourself on a restricted licence - but only at certain times or with an experienced driver. You can’t take your family, or your friends, anywhere. You can’t be on the road between 10pm and 5am without risking fines, demerit points or being uninsured if something happens.

It’s for your own safety, but wouldn’t it be great to reduce months off this time? The answer is right here plus this course is New Zealand Transport Authority approved.

We’re based locally in the Canterbury area, covering Kaikoura to Ashburton.

What do I need?

You need to hold a current learner, restricted or full drivers licence.

When and where are the courses held?

Courses are held monthly, including school holidays. This table shows our schedule of upcoming courses, times and locations.

How much does it cost?

$180. This comprises 4 two hour in-classroom sessions plus a 1 hour one-on-one-in-car session with a qualified driving instructor.

How can I pay?

Payment can be made using online banking, by cheque (made out to Fusion Driver Education) or cash (please don’t send in the mail).

How do I book?

Use our online form or download, print, complete then scan/photograph and email the application form to us, easy!

Comments about the course

“Hi Carole, Just wanted to thank you and your team for the defensive driving course! Really really helped me and I was able to get my full on the Monday! Thanks again 🌷 ”
Harriet M - January 2020

Course Dates, Times and Locations 2021 early 2022

All courses $180

Month Dates Time Location
January 2021 Mon 18, Wed 20, Mon 25, Wed 27 6-8pm Rewi Alley Cultural Centre, Dovedale Campus, Parkstone Drive, Ilam
February 2021 Mon 1, Wed 3, Wed 10, Mon 15 6-8pm Rewi Alley Cultural Centre, Dovedale Campus, Parkstone Drive, Ilam
February/March 2021 Mon 15, Mon 22, Mon 1 Mar, Mon 8 3-5pm St Bede’s College, Brodie 3
February/March 2021 Tue 23, Tue 2 Mar, Tue 9, Tue 16 3:45-5:45pm St Margaret’s College, Room WS 113
March 2021 Thu 11, Mon 15, Thu 18, Mon 22 3-5pm Christchurch Girls High
March 2021 Tue 23, Thu 25, Tue 30, Thu 1 Apr 3:15-5:15pm Lincoln High School Room F17
March 2021 Mon 22, Wed 24, Mon 29, Wed 31 4-6pm Rewi Alley Cultural Centre, Dovedale Campus, Parkstone Drive, Ilam
April 2021 Wed 7, Mon 12, Wed 14, Mon 19 6-8pm Rewi Alley Cultural Centre, Dovedale Campus, Parkstone Drive, Ilam
June 2021 Mon 14, Wed 16, Mon 21, Wed 23 4-6pm Rewi Alley Cultural Centre, Dovedale Campus, Parkstone Drive, Ilam
July 2021 Mon 12, Wed 14, Mon 19, Wed 21 4-6pm Rewi Alley Cultural Centre, Dovedale Campus, Parkstone Drive, Ilam
July 2021 Mon 12, Wed 14, Mon 19, Wed 21 6-8pm Rewi Alley Cultural Centre, Dovedale Campus, Parkstone Drive, Ilam
Aug 2021 Mon 2, Wed 4, Mon 9, Wed 11 6-8pm Rewi Alley Cultural Centre, Dovedale Campus, Parkstone Drive, Ilam
Aug 2021 Mon 23, Wed 25, Mon 30, Wed 1 Sep 6-8pm Rewi Alley Cultural Centre, Dovedale Campus, Parkstone Drive, Ilam
Sep 2021 Mon 20, Wed 22, Mon 27, Wed 29 6-8pm Rewi Alley Cultural Centre, Dovedale Campus, Parkstone Drive, Ilam
Oct 2021 Mon 4, Wed 6, Mon 11, Wed 13 4-6pm Rewi Alley Cultural Centre, Dovedale Campus, Parkstone Drive, Ilam
Oct 2021 Mon 4, Wed 6, Mon 11, Wed 13 6-8pm Rewi Alley Cultural Centre, Dovedale Campus, Parkstone Drive, Ilam
Nov 2021 Mon 1, Wed 3, Mon 8, Wed 10 6-8pm Rewi Alley Cultural Centre, Dovedale Campus, Parkstone Drive, Ilam
Dec 2021 Mon 6, Wed 8, Mon 13, Wed 15 4-6pm Rewi Alley Cultural Centre, Dovedale Campus, Parkstone Drive, Ilam
Dec 2021 Mon 6, Wed 8, Mon 13, Wed 15 6-8pm Rewi Alley Cultural Centre, Dovedale Campus, Parkstone Drive, Ilam
Jan 2022 Mon 17, Wed 19, Mon 24, Wed 26 6-8pm Rewi Alley Cultural Centre, Dovedale Campus, Parkstone Drive, Ilam

To register for any of our courses book online or download the Street Talk Application form.

Street Talk Enrolment Form

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