New Zealand Road Code Theory Test (Learner License, Car) — All Questions

When passing a cyclist, you should:

• a.Sound your horn and squeeze past
• b.Pass as close as you can
• c.Expect the cyclist to ride off the road
• d.Give them plenty of room, at least 1.5 metres where practical, and pass only when safe✓

Cyclists are vulnerable; leave a wide gap, ideally at least 1.5 metres, and pass only when it is clear and safe. (Official New Zealand Road Code, sharing the road)

In good conditions, the recommended minimum following distance is:

• a.It does not matter
• b.Half a second
• c.A two-second gap behind the vehicle ahead✓
• d.One car length

Use the two-second rule to keep a safe gap, and increase it in poor weather or on slippery roads. (Official New Zealand Road Code, following distances)

Why must you take extra care around motorcyclists?

• a.They cannot use the road
• b.They are smaller and harder to see, so check your blind spots✓
• c.They must give way to all cars
• d.They are always speeding

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)

On a multi-lane road in New Zealand, the general rule for lane position is to:

• a.Straddle two lanes
• b.Keep to the left lane unless overtaking or turning right✓
• c.Drive in the right-hand lane at all times
• d.Use whichever lane is emptiest

Keep left unless you are overtaking or positioning to turn right, which keeps faster traffic flowing on the right. (Official New Zealand Road Code, lane use)