Basic handling skills test in Christchurch?

**TheRich** · 24th February 2008, 21:06

Hi Folks,
So I want to do the Basic Handling Test in Christchurch but I can only find 2 places that do it. The first one was "One On One Driver Training" who said try Mainland, so I emailed Mainland and they only do it on weekdays when I'm at work.
Does anyone know any others in Christchurch? or even a bit away?

Cheers

**fireliv** · 24th February 2008, 21:09

Hey ya

Welcome to the site!! Sorry I did my test in Wellington so I can't help you out but I'm sure someone here can! Only advice I could give is ask the AA people?

Hope to see ya on a wed ride sometime!

**FJRider** · 24th February 2008, 21:10

Phone a testing station/cop shop

**headlesschicken** · 25th February 2008, 08:33

I had the same problem. I'm pretty sure there's only 2 in chch that do it. You may be able to do it during lunch or something?? It's only 15 mins for the test

**Mikkel** · 25th February 2008, 10:05

I actually only thought Mainland did it...

You often have to book the test well in advance.

**TheRich** · 26th February 2008, 06:02

I'll give the AA a call and find out if there are any others. If not I guess I will have to do it during the week. I'm sure my boss won't mind, it's for a good cause

Cheers

**TygerTung** · 5th September 2009, 09:42

My wife is going to get her learner motorcycle licence, and she needs to do a basic handling skills test.

Where in Christchurch can you do a basic handling skills test? I know the mainland driving school do it, but they don't seem to be open on Saturday anymore. She works 8.30 to 5 during the week so it doesn't really suit.

Is there anywhere you can do it on the weekend?

Also the mainland outfit reckoned you can't do it on an automatic scooter anymore? Is this true? It said on their website that the new law hadn't been brought in yet, but maybe it hasn't been updated lately?

Any help would be appreciated,

Sam

**SMOKEU** · 5th September 2009, 12:41

I went to Mainland and used a CT110; piece of piss to ride as it uses a centrifugal clutch and there is no need to change gear on the BHS test so it's basically an auto on the test.

**JMemonic** · 5th September 2009, 13:41

When the wife did hers a month or so ago the said the new law was due to come in September or October I think it was so I guess the could be right.

I guess the ringing them to see what they offer is the answer.

**Spuds1234** · 5th September 2009, 15:13

What about the Allstar driving school?

Although their website is very crap it could be worth emailing them.

**McWild** · 5th September 2009, 15:30

I sat my basic handling at Mainland last year.
You can't use a 50cc automatic scooter (I rode mine to the test, so I should know).
I did my proper test on the CT110, and like SMOKEU said, it may as well be an automatic.

I have never heard or read of anywhere else in Christchurch that does the test, so I think this might be an occasion for your wife to get some time off.
It's annoying, I know.

**TygerTung** · 5th September 2009, 16:44

Thanks, I emailed that allstar outfit and will have to see what they have t say.

**Mainland Mike** · 7th May 2011, 09:02

Just an update on motorcycle training and tests in Christchurch. I was the head instructor at Mainland, but have just brought the motorcycle part of the business. We do mainly do the basic handling tests weekdays, as we try to keep the weekends for the full day on road courses or track days, when you would need a full day off work rather than a hour or two, but have now started to stay open late a couple of nights a week for those that really can't get time off work. I now only do motorcycle training so we can normally get you in the next day, the waits have gone and the test is indoors so no worries about the weather. Check out the new website. www.motorcycleschool.co.nz

**2DriveSafe** · 22nd March 2012, 12:17

Just letting anyone and everyone know that we are( and have been for a year now) doing the BHST in Rangiora. ( undercover if weather is bad) . Check our web page for more info. We often do tests evenings and weekends to suit.

Prices start from $70 .

We also have a range of post licence training courses that ACC subsidise

Duncan

2 Drive Safe - driver and rider training
0508 863 748

**2DriveSafe** · 22nd March 2012, 12:18

Just letting anyone and everyone know that we are( and have been for a year now) doing the BHST in Rangiora. ( undercover if weather is bad) . Check our web page for more info. We often do tests evenings and weekends to suit.

Prices start from $70 .

We also have a range of post licence training courses that ACC subsidise

Duncan

2 Drive Safe - driver and rider training
0508 863 748