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MDT Driver Training You deserve more than just a tick box & a rushed hour behind the wheel. ABOUT ME.. MY BACKGROUND..

Matthew cares about every single student, offering personalised 1 on 1 driving lessons & complimentary debrief because we believe in value over margins & quality over quantity Hi there, I'm Matthew, a proud Whanganui native with a passion for safe driving. As a certified and qualified driving instructor trained through Pass Rite Driving Academy, I bring extensive experience with various vehicles to the table. My mission is to empower my customers with confidence and impart essential road rule knowledge. Let's embark on your driving journey together, with safety and expertise as our top priorities." With 28 years of service in the New Zealand Army, both overseas and domestically, I bring extensive experience as a Military Instructor, having operated a wide array of combat vehicles. After retiring from the Army in 2003, I transitioned to working as a Security Consultant in Iraq/Kurdistan, where I trained drivers in operating armored cars and SUVs for personal detachment teams. Returning home in 2019 to be closer to my family – five daughters and four grandchildren – I continued my journey, driving stock and concrete trucks across New Zealand roads. In 2023, I obtained my 'I' endorsement for Driver Instructors and seized the opportunity to take over the MDT Driver Training business from a wonderful predecessor. Whanganui has always been my home, and with my extensive background as a Driving Instructor, I am committed to sharing my knowledge and expertise by providing effective and safe Driving Lessons to my local community." MY PURPOSE
"To Empower yourself with the knowledge, understanding, and skills necessary to ensure every journey is safe and enjoyable. Our comprehensive driving lessons cover Class 1 (Cars), Class 2, 4, 5 (Trucks), and soon-to-be-introduced Defensive Driving Course. Gain confidence behind the wheel and prepare for success on the road with our expert instruction and tailored learning experiences." MY MISSION
"I provide comprehensive training to equip clients with the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully pass their Restricted and Full Licence tests."

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07/05/2026

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From today, if you’re on a restricted licence and you get demerit points, it could take longer to get your full licence.

Each time you get demerits between 7 May 2026 and 24 January 2027 could add 6 months to your restricted licence period on 25 January.

If you don’t get any demerits, no time will be added.

The demerit point offences most frequently committed by restricted drivers this year are:
- speeding
- driving an unlicensed vehicle
- using a mobile phone while driving
- breaching restricted licence conditions by driving with unauthorised passengers or driving between 10pm and 5am without a supervisor.

If you get your full licence before 25 January, demerit points won’t extend your restricted period.

For more on the demerit point change, go to https://nzta.govt.nz/driver-licences/getting-a-licence/proposed-changes-to-graduated-driver-licensing/moving-to-the-new-car-licence-system -demerits

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