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Further to Reply 8826 (2026), on what specific basis does NZTA conclude that the number of individuals who did not reobtain a Class 5 licence confirms its prior road safety risk assessment, given that failing a licence test measures test performance rather than actual road safety risk?

Answered Question 11657 (2026)
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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • Further to Reply 8826 (2026), on what specific basis does NZTA conclude that the number of individuals who did not reobtain a Class 5 licence confirms its prior road safety risk assessment, given that failing a licence test measures test performance rather than actual road safety risk?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) that the New Zealand practical driving tests are designed to assess the ability of applicants to apply knowledge of road rules and safe driving practices, they are not a simple test of performance to operate a vehicle. Therefore, NZTA used these results to conclude that the number of individuals who did not reobtain a Class 5 licence confirms its prior road safety risk.