New Zealand Road Code Theory Test (Learner Licence, Car) Practice Test
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- 1. Road Signs & Markings
In New Zealand, a red circle (ring) around a symbol on a sign generally means:
- a.Something you must not do
- b.General tourist information
- c.A recommended action
- d.A parking area
Answer: a
Explanation: Regulatory signs with a red ring show a prohibition, such as no entry or no right turn. (Official New Zealand Road Code, signs)
- 2. Road Signs & Markings
A red-and-white triangle pointing downward (GIVE WAY sign) means you must:
- a.Always come to a complete stop
- b.Give way to all traffic before proceeding
- c.Continue at your current speed
- d.Turn left only
Answer: b
Explanation: At a GIVE WAY sign, slow down, be ready to stop and give way to all other traffic before you go. (Official New Zealand Road Code, signs)
- 3. Give-Way Rules & Right of Way
In New Zealand, when you are turning at an intersection, you must give way to:
- a.Only vehicles on your left
- b.Nobody, because turning traffic has priority
- c.All vehicles that are not turning
- d.Only pedestrians
Answer: c
Explanation: A key New Zealand rule: if you are turning, give way to all vehicles that are going straight through (not turning). (Official New Zealand Road Code, give-way rules)
- 4. Give-Way Rules & Right of Way
At an uncontrolled crossroads with no signs or signals, you should give way to:
- a.Traffic coming from your right
- b.Traffic coming from your left
- c.Faster vehicles only
- d.No one — go first
Answer: a
Explanation: At an uncontrolled intersection where neither road is a through road, give way to traffic on your right. (Official New Zealand Road Code, give-way rules)
- 5. Give-Way Rules & Right of Way
At a T-intersection controlled only by road layout, who must give way?
- a.Traffic on the continuing (top of the T) road
- b.The vehicle on the right always
- c.Traffic on the road that ends (the stem of the T)
- d.Whoever arrives first
Answer: c
Explanation: At a T-intersection, traffic on the terminating road (the stem of the T) gives way to traffic on the through road. (Official New Zealand Road Code, give-way rules)
- 6. Safe Driving & Sharing the Road
Why must you take extra care around motorcyclists?
- a.They are always speeding
- b.They cannot use the road
- c.They must give way to all cars
- d.They are smaller and harder to see, so check your blind spots
Answer: d
Explanation: Motorbikes are easy to miss because of their size, so look carefully and check blind spots before turning or changing lanes. (Official New Zealand Road Code, sharing the road)
- 7. Speed & Conditions
The open-road speed limit in New Zealand, unless a sign shows otherwise, is:
- a.100 km/h
- b.80 km/h
- c.110 km/h
- d.120 km/h
Answer: a
Explanation: The default open-road limit is 100 km/h; some expressways are posted at 110 km/h. (Official New Zealand Road Code, speed limits)
- 8. Speed & Conditions
When the road is wet, you should:
- a.Keep the same speed and gap
- b.Drive faster to clear the water
- c.Brake hard often
- d.Slow down and increase your following distance
Answer: d
Explanation: Wet roads reduce grip, so ease off the speed and leave a larger gap to allow for longer stopping distances. (Official New Zealand Road Code, driving conditions)
- 9. Alcohol, Drugs & the NZ Graduated Licence
For a driver aged 20 or over, the legal breath-alcohol limit in New Zealand is:
- a.Zero
- b.400 micrograms per litre of breath
- c.250 micrograms per litre of breath
- d.There is no limit
Answer: c
Explanation: Drivers aged 20 and over must stay under 250 micrograms of alcohol per litre of breath (or 50 mg per 100 ml of blood). (Official New Zealand Road Code, alcohol and drugs)
- 10. The Driver & Vehicle
A Warrant of Fitness (WoF) in New Zealand shows that a vehicle:
- a.Has paid its road tolls
- b.Is insured
- c.Belongs to a licensed driver
- d.Has passed a safety inspection and meets required standards
Answer: d
Explanation: A current Warrant of Fitness confirms the vehicle has passed a regular safety inspection; driving without one is an offence. (Official New Zealand Road Code, the vehicle)