Dylan Thomsen
Dylan Thomsen is a road safety spokesman for the AA (Automobile Association), advocating for minimum standards in driver training and safety. He was recently in the news discussing the importance of ensuring that new drivers meet necessary practice requirements before obtaining a restricted licence.
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Dylan Thomsen told The Front Page that he hopes the changes will lead to a much healthier driving culture.
‘Milestone moment’: Road safety hopes pinned on licence overhaul – The Front Page
New Zealand· 2026-02-03
Dylan Thomsen, a spokesperson for AA, said tired driving needed to be treated as seriously as drunk driving or distracted driving.
Morning school commute is peak time for fatigue crashes, report warnsNew Zealand· 2026-02-01
AA road safety spokesman Dylan Thomsen said the increase in crashes and casualties in those regions during the Christmas period overall comes down to traffic volumes and exposure to risk.
Christmas road toll: New Zealand’s most dangerous places to drive this weekNew Zealand· 2025-12-25
AA road safety spokesman Dylan Thomsen said the increase in crashes and casualties in those regions during the Christmas period overall comes down to traffic volumes and exposure to risk.
Christmas road toll: New Zealand’s most dangerous places to drive this weekNew Zealand· 2025-12-25Dylan Thomsen is the road safety spokesman for the AA in New Zealand.
More than half of young Kiwi drivers in AA survey admit to texting and messaging while drivingNew Zealand· 2025-09-25
Dylan Thomsen is the Automobile Association road safety spokesman discussing the high rates of road deaths among young drivers in New Zealand.
Road toll: Young driver road deaths remain high despite committing fewer traffic offencesNew Zealand· 2025-06-08
Dylan Thomsen says there needs to be assurances that drivers are meeting minimum standards of practice.
Should you wait for the driver licence changes or sit the test?New Zealand· 2025-04-15