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Proudly based in Taitoko Levin, we provide professional driving lessons focused on safety and confidence. Our mission is to empower every learner with the skills needed for a lifetime of safe, responsible driving.
Lessons can be conducted in your own vehicle or in our Automatic 2025 Mazda CX-3, 5-star ANCAP safety rated Vehicle with Dual Control
Safer Driving Starts Here
Approved Driving Instructor
Covering Levin, Foxton, Shannon and Otaki
Apex Driving Academy was founded by Stuart after seeing first-hand the devastating consequences of unsafe driving through his years as a Volunteer Qualified Firefighter and Police Officer. As an NZTA approved Instructor, Stuart brings a wealth of driving experience to his teaching. He holds driver Licence Classes 1, 2 & 6, and has over 35+ years driving experience. As a parent himself, Stuart understands that learning to drive is about much more than simply passing a test. His goal is to help every student develop the skills, confidence and awareness needed to become a safe and responsible driver for life. From gaining their learner licence through to their restricted licence and beyond, students are taught practical skills including hazard perception, defensive driving, vehicle control and an understanding of how a vehicle performs in different situations. At Apex Driving Academy, we are committed to giving students the confidence to make good decisions behind the wheel — while giving parents peace of mind that their young driver is learning from someone with extensive real-world experience.
Apex Driving Academy was founded by Stuart after seeing first-hand the devastating consequences of unsafe driving through his years as a Volunteer Qualified Firefighter and Police Officer. As an NZTA approved Instructor, Stuart brings a wealth of driving experience to his teaching. He holds driver Licence Classes 1, 2 & 6, and has over 35+ years driving experience. As a parent himself, Stuart understands that learning to drive is about much more than simply passing a test. His goal is to help every student develop the skills, confidence and awareness needed to become a safe and responsible driver for life. From gaining their learner licence through to their restricted licence and beyond, students are taught practical skills including hazard perception, defensive driving, vehicle control and an understanding of how a vehicle performs in different situations. At Apex Driving Academy, we are committed to giving students the confidence to make good decisions behind the wheel — while giving parents peace of mind that their young driver is learning from someone with extensive real-world experience.
Our Why
aOTEAROA'S ROAD STATISTICS
New Zealand has one of the highest rates of road deaths in the developed world compared to other wealthy nations, but overseas drivers are rarely to blame. Official Ministry of Transport data shows local drivers cause the vast majority of fatal crashes.
wHY ARE NZ DEATH TOLL RATES SO HIGH?
Open Roads: Most fatal crashes happen on 100 km/h open roads that lack median safety barriers.
Road Design: Many highways are narrow, winding, and poorly lit.
Key Causes: Speeding, driver fatigue, and impaired driving drive up the annual death toll.
wHAT WE CAN DO ABOUT IT
With our safety first led approach to driving, we aim to prepare new drivers for all conditions of driving to keep not only themselves safe, but their passengers and other road users.
Handy Links
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