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Why choose Puketapapa Community Driving School?+
"I book my 5 lessons at Puketapapa Community Driving School as I always thought the social enterprise side of the business is amazing. The buy one give one for someone with refugee background and strucggling to afford a driving lesson was really cool. I really like the fullfilment it gave me that my money would be going towards someone in need andnpotentially make a differnece in their lives." - Nina, Student
"Before I just ride a bus. Sometimes the bus would take a while so it was hard for me especially going home late. Now I'm, working as a support worker. I drive a lot going to my clients' homes. Excellent cause, you are really helping the migrants and refugees to learn to drive." Cristine, Health Worker.
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What will my donation to Puketapapa Community Driving School go towards?+
We seriously appreciate your donation. Your generosity will not go to waste. A donation can subsidise a lesson for a disadvantaged person, pay for petrol and maintenance of our vehicles, and funding workshops and learning materials. Contact us if you would like a receipt of your contribution towards PCDS.
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Where do I go once I’ve booked my driving lesson?+
Instructors, mentors, and students will meet at the carpark of Wesley Community Centre 740 Sandringham Road Extn, Mt Roskill 1041. Plan your journey ahead of time using Google or the AT Journey Planner.
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I don’t have a car – can you provide one?+
Yes! We have dual-control automatic transmission practice cars and a manual transmission practice car available. Click here to go to the booking page.
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Can I use my car during the lesson?+
No, with the Covid restrictions in place we need to use our cars for health and safety reasons.
Can I pick an instructor to teach me?+
Yes, based on the availability of the instructor. Click here to go to the booking page.
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I changed my mind about a booking – how can I reschedule?+
If you can’t attend a driving lesson that you’ve booked, no worries! Just make sure to contact us 48 hours (or 2 full business days) prior to your lesson. Scroll down to find our contact information at the bottom of this page, or alternatively click here. If you fail to do this, we will be charging a $20 late cancellation fee effective from June 1 2020. Please check the announcements and your inbox for COVID-19 lockdown affected bookings.
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How can I cancel a booking?+
You have 48 hours (or two full business days) to cancel a booking. Plese advise as soon as possible, otherwise you will be charged $25 late cancellation fee. Click here to go to the booking page. In case of Illness, plese contact us at 022 473 0284 or send us a message in Whatsapp either by you or your immediate family/ support person. You can email info@pcds.co.nz.
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I paid for a driving lesson but forgot to show up – can I get a refund?+
We always send reminders to your nominated contact number and email to avoid these. For serious illness and other circumstances out of your control, please provide us with evidence for us to consider a full or partial refund.
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I don’t have a licence yet – can I still attend a practical driving lesson?+
You must have a current NZ driver licence to be legally allowed to drive. If you fail to have your licence with you when you attend your lesson, you will not be allowed to drive, and we will NOT issue you a refund.
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Can we proceed with the lesson if I forgot my licence, but I have photo of my licence on my mobile phone?+
No licence, no driving lesson. Please make sure to bring your valid driver's licence. By law, all drivers must carry driver licence at all times when driving, and you need to show your licence to a police officer when requested.
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You must have a current NZ driver license to be legally allowed to drive. If you fail to have your license on you when you attend your lesson, you will not be allowed to drive, and we will NOT issue you a refund.
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Do you provide subsidised driving lessons?+
Yes, as a community owned social enterprise we offer subsidised lessons mainly for former refugees facing financial, literacy and language barriers. Please fill out the C.A.R.E.S form and our team will contact you.
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Can the instructor pick me up and drop me off from my home at the end of lesson?+
We do not offer pick up or drop off service due to our back-to-back booking system. All driving sessions starts and ends at the carpark of Wesley Community Center 740 Sandringham Road Extn, Mt Roskill.
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Do you offer language support?+
Yes. This is based on the availability of the instructor or volunteer mentors. Click here to go to the booking page.
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Are the driving lessons only available to youth, women, migrants, and refugees?+
We offer our services to ALL. Choosing our community-owned driving school will let us help more refugee-background learners to get their licence too.
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After the driving lessons, can I get a copy of my Driving Assessment?+
Yes, we will share the observations and assessment via email from your driving instructor for your reference.
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How can I volunteer to Puketapapa Community Driving School?+
Volunteering is awesome! Thank you for your interest. The success of Puketapapa Community Driving School relies on volunteers like you. Access our volunteer sign up form here.
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Volunteering is awesome! Thank you for your interest. The success of PCDS relies on volunteers like you. Access our volunteer sign up form here. Alternatively, email us at info@pcds.co.nz with your expression of interest.