Driving Programs

WEFST is offering Driving Training through Waikato Driving School which is a Community-Based Driving School. We are well-prepared to provide Affordable Driving Lessons of various levels including Learners, Restricted, Full Licenses and Defensive Driving Courses (DDC) to all candidates.

We are also prepared to assess and verify the safety and driving proficiency of employees for companies. We are proud of supporting community members who are referred to us by various organizations including other Social Service Providers, the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Social Development and the Ministry of Justice

Our passionate and experienced driving instructor is also a driving assessor with a background in psychology, counselling and adult teaching.

Therefore, we are prepared to work alongside our students with a holistic approach to their individual needs for a successful driving journey. Our approach includes building confidence, managing stress and improving safe decision-making.

We do a full assessment for our students at the very first point of contact to ensure the lesson plans is holistic and tailored to each student’s individual needs.

We appreciate the challenging nature of learning to drive and always “Go The Extra Mile” for our students to ensure they feel well-supported and confident.

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WEFST is Offering

Affordable Driving Lessons, Driving Training through a community-Based Driving School.

  • Learners
  • Restricted
  • Full Licenses and Assessment, Report, Providing Support
  • Street-Talk & Defensive Driving Courses DDC
  • Senior Driver Assessment, Education and Support
  • Five Days, Nine Hours
  • One Day Refresher Course
  • Driving assessment and a refresher course for organisations and individuals;
  • Supporting Senior Drivers;
  • Older Drivers Licence Renewal;
  • Guide to the On-road Safety Test;
  • Ready to Ride, Keeping Safe on Your Mobility Scooter;
  • The Road Ahead, Transport Options for Seniors.

We run Community-Based Driving Licensing Courses through highly professional, and experienced driving instructors. We would offer Affordable Driving Lessons of various levels including Learners, Restricted, Full Licence and Defensive Driving Courses (DDC) to ALL candidates.

We run our DDC and Learner Licence classes through the support from our committed multi-lingual volunteer team. To increase the safety and well-being of our community. We are providing free of charge ongoing defensive driving program for ethnic people, who are dealing with the justice system due to their driving offences. with a holistic approach to their individual needs for a successful driving journey.

Our approach includes building confidence, managing stress, and improving decision-making. We provide School Safe Program, and we support older drivers through our Stay Safe for Senior Driver assessment, education and support program.

We work closely with Hamilton Aged Concern, The Ministry of Education, The Ministry of Justice and The Ministry of Social development within his programs.

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