New Zealand Learner License Theory Practice Test

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• Should you check for space on the other side before crossing a railway level crossing?
• What is the maximum distance a load may extend in front of a car?
• What should you do if you want to use a cellphone while driving?
• Before moving out from the kerb into traffic, which action must you take in addition to checking for safety?
• What is the legal requirement regarding vehicle condition in New Zealand?
• When is it mandatory to turn on your vehicle headlights?
• Which lights should you use while driving in fog?
• Under what circumstances must you dip your high beam headlights while driving at night?
• What does a reflectorised triangle placed on the side of the road indicate?
• What is the speed limit from the time you pass an Accident sign until you are past the crash site?
• What should you do if your vehicle breaks down on a motorway?
• What defines a supervisor for a learner licence?
• If you are a driver involved in a crash, what is the FIRST action you should take?
• What should you do when traffic signals change from green to yellow?
• What is the minimum distance you can park your vehicle to a vehicle entrance?
• What should you do when approaching a yellow broken line by the kerb?
• Prior to moving your vehicle out of a parking space, what must you do?
• When must you signal that you are turning to the right?
• What does a white diamond painted on the road indicate?
• What does a blue reflector (cat's eye) on the road indicate?
• Who can legally stop and conduct a roadside check of your vehicle?
• What is the maximum distance a load may overhang your vehicle behind the rear axle?
• What speed should you drive when passing a bus displaying a School sign that has stopped to let children on or off?
• What is the safest way to approach intersections?
• What should you do if you feel sleepy while driving?
• At night, what must a towed vehicle have at the back of it?
• What should you do if an ambulance comes up behind you with flashing lights or a siren?
• When can flush medians be used?
• When coming to a pedestrian crossing without a raised traffic island, what must you do?
• What does one or more yellow lights flashing at traffic signals mean?
• Who is responsible for ensuring a child under 15 uses a safety belt or safety seat?
• What is the recommended action if a child runs into the road after a ball?
• What is a good rule to follow when merging traffic?
• What is the minimum distance to park from an intersection with no broken yellow lines?
• If you have a restricted licence, when can you carry passengers?
• When must you pull over to allow an ambulance or fire engine to pass?
• What should you do if you see a warning about glass on the road?
• What is required for a vehicle to be driven with a space saver wheel?
• What should you do if a ball bounces into the road while driving past parked cars?
• If your bonnet lifts up while driving, what should you do?
• What should you do while waiting at a railway level crossing if the red lights continue to flash after a train has passed?
• Can you carry passengers while holding a learner licence?
• What technique should you use when opening the car door if a cyclist is nearby?
• When is it permissible to use your vehicle's horn?
• When encountering a pedestrian carrying a white cane, what is the appropriate response?
• What is the closest distance you can park your vehicle to a pedestrian crossing where no lines are marked?
• If you have fitted a 'space saver wheel' due to a flat tire, what should you do next?
• What is the maximum combined weight of a vehicle and trailer that can be towed on a full car licence?
• When turning right from a two-laned road into a one-way street with two lanes, which lane must you turn into?
• When towing a disabled vehicle during the night, what is a crucial safety measure?
• What rule should you use to judge a safe following distance in wet or frosty conditions if driving a car?
• What is the maximum distance allowed between two vehicles when towing?
• Can you use a right turn bay to overtake a vehicle traveling straight ahead?
• Which of the following describes a right turn bay's use?
• What is an important action to take when approaching a police officer directing traffic?
• What must you do when you see blue and red flashing lights behind you?
• If a traffic signal is not working, how should you proceed?
• What actions are prohibited when driving on a motorway?
• What is the minimum distance of clear road you must have in front of you after passing another vehicle?
• What must you do when you come up to a red light showing at traffic signals?
• What does a warrant of fitness indicate?
• What is the recommended action when driving in foggy weather?
• What is the safest action to take if your vehicle headlights suddenly go out while driving at night?
• What does the term 'speed limit' indicate?
• Is it permissible to park over a fire hydrant if someone remains with the vehicle?
• What must you do when turning right at a roundabout?
• At a Stop sign, where should you come to a complete stop?
• When is it necessary to dip your headlights?
• What should you do if you are involved in a minor accident with no injuries?
• If your car has a current warrant of fitness but a rear red stop light is not working, what should you do?
• When preparing to change lanes to your left, what must you do apart from signaling?
• If your doctor prescribes medication, what should you remember regarding driving?
• What is the expected response if a rear tyre blows out?
• What is the recommended safe distance to maintain when driving past a cyclist?
• What speed must you reduce to upon seeing an Accident sign in a 100km/h speed area?
• Where should the warrant of fitness label for your car be displayed?
• If you are turning left at an intersection, what must you do regarding vehicles turning right?
• What should you do when you approach a one-lane bridge?
• What must you do if you are in the lane indicating a left turn?
• When is it acceptable to park on the right-hand side of the road?
• If a driver has a breakdown, what should they do first?
• When involved in a crash where someone is hurt, to whom must you report it?
• In conditions of poor visibility, what is the best action to take?
• Where should your vehicle be positioned when driving on an unlaned road?
• As a restricted license holder, what are the restricted hours for driving without a supervisor?
• Who has the authority to require you to undergo a breath screening test?
• What is the general rule at intersections controlled by Give Way signs?
• At an intersection, what does a police officer's directions overrule?
• What is the safest method for carrying goods inside a vehicle?
• What is the main purpose of having a warrant of fitness for vehicles?
• What must you ensure when towing a trailer with a learner or restricted car licence?
• If you are driving slowly and may block traffic, what should you do?
• What is the legal limit for blood alcohol concentration (BAC) for drivers in New Zealand?
• What are the consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol?
• Must you ensure there's space for your vehicle before crossing a railway level crossing?
• What potential consequence may result from driving a vehicle not up to warrant of fitness standard?
• What is the correct procedure when passing a horse and rider?
• What is the consequence of consuming any alcohol for drivers under 20?
• What does a stop sign mean?
• When should you NOT open the door of your motor vehicle?
• What is the proper action to take if the vehicle behind you wishes to pass?
• When is it necessary to show caution while driving?
• What will happen if you have a front tyre blowout?
• Under what circumstances may you pass on the left at an intersection?
• What distance do you need to maintain while parking near a vehicle entrance?
• For how long should a vehicle not send out visible smoke?
• What should you do to keep your vehicle’s windows and mirrors in foggy weather?
• When is it mandatory to wear a seatbelt?
• What is the speed limit for vehicles passing a school bus that has stopped to let children on or off?
• Is it permissible to stop on a bus stop in a private motor vehicle?
• At night, when must you always dip the headlights on your vehicle?
• How does alcohol affect driving performance?
• If you are in a lane marked with an arrow showing a left turn only, what must you do?
• What is the time frame in which a driver must inform a police officer if someone is injured in a crash?
• Under which condition can a police officer make an arrest?
• Is the statement "the 100 speed limit sign is the minimum speed in good conditions" true or false?
• What action must you take at an intersection controlled by a Give Way sign?
• What should you do when following another vehicle in wet conditions?
• When driving with a learner licence, do you need to have your licence with you?
• Which parts of the car must be in good condition to prevent excessive noise and gas from entering the vehicle?
• What is the best way to manage the risk of accidents with passengers carrying items inside a vehicle?
• Under what condition should you always provide a right of way while driving?
• What is the purpose of a roundabout?
• When both signs are held out at a school patrol crossing, when is it safe to drive on?
• You are turning right at traffic signals showing a red arrow pointing to the right. What should you do?
• Under what condition may you park in a loading zone?
• What must you do at an intersection controlled by a Stop sign?
• For drivers under 20, what is the legal alcohol limit?
• What must you do if you are involved in a traffic incident?
• What is the appropriate action if your vehicle begins to sway after a rear tire blowout?
• When farm animals are coming towards you on the road, what is the appropriate action?
• What should you do if a traffic light turns yellow as you approach an intersection?
• What should you do when driving into bright sunlight, in addition to using sunglasses?
• When should you use your hazard lights?
• What is the safest method for ensuring your vehicle does not roll away when parked downhill?
• Which reflector indicates the center line on the road?
• Who is responsible for making sure passengers aged 15 and over wear a safety belt?
• Who may legally require you to give a blood sample?
• What is the minimum tread depth required for car tyres?
• What should you ensure when turning left into a driveway?
• When driving downhill on a steep, narrow road, what should you do if another vehicle is coming up the hill?
• What colour line is painted on a sealed road at a Give Way sign?
• When approaching a roundabout, to which vehicles must you give way?
• When is it acceptable to park in a loading zone?
• Can you drive a moped with a car license?
• What signal should you use if your vehicle breaks down on a motorway?
• If a vehicle behind you starts to pass, what should you do?
• If you miss your exit on a motorway, what should you do?
• When making a right turn on a narrow country road with oncoming traffic, what is the safest action?
• To avoid being blinded by oncoming headlights, what should you do?
• When following a vehicle on a dusty metal road, what should you do?
• What is the maximum legal speed limit for a car towing a trailer on the open road?
• What does it mean if yellow traffic signals are flashing?
• What does the legal definition of a road include?
• What should you do if you see an emergency vehicle approaching with lights flashing?
• If your vehicle was first registered before 1 January 2000, when must you renew its warrant of fitness?
• When must a learner driver be accompanied by a supervisor?
• When are you allowed to park over a fire hydrant?
• What is the best way to check for hazards before reversing your vehicle?
• When parking downhill on a steep road, what is the recommended action?
• What should a vehicle owner do before making modifications to their vehicle?
• What does a yellow reflector (cat's eye) on the road signify?
• What should you do when you see two red lights flashing outside a fire station?
• What does a white reflector (cat's eye) on the road mean?
• Is it permissible to drive a vehicle with an improperly secured load?
• What does a solid yellow line on your side of the road indicate?
• Which of the following is a reason for not using a mobile phone while driving?
• What action should you take if a vehicle is closely following you?
• If your vehicle is more than three years old and was first registered on or after 1 January 2000, how often does it require a warrant of fitness inspection?
• What lights should you turn on when driving at night?
• What is the maximum combined weight of a vehicle and trailer when towing on a learner or restricted car licence?
• What does a yellow broken line painted near the kerb signify?
• How should entrance ways into public car parks be treated for the purpose of applying the give way rule?
• As a holder of any class of driver licence, what is a requirement while driving?
• A police officer can impound your car on the spot if you are caught driving while disqualified. True or False?
• When driving at night on a road with lanes, what must you be able to do concerning stopping distances?
• Which action is typically NOT recommended when driving in fog?
• If you intend to move your vehicle from the right-hand lane to the left-hand lane, what must you do?
• What should you do when you hear a siren or see red flashing lights from an ambulance or fire engine?
• What is the purpose of the two-second rule?
• When traveling straight through a roundabout, what signaling is required?
• What must a disabled vehicle being towed at night show?
• When should the four-second rule be applied?
• What should you do when a flock of sheep is approaching on a country road?
• A broken yellow line painted close to the edge of the road indicates which of the following?
• If glass falls onto the road from your vehicle, what is the appropriate action to take?
• What must you do at a pedestrian crossing with a raised traffic island in the middle?
• What must you do when red lights are flashing at a railway level crossing?
• When are you allowed to pass another vehicle?
• Which of the following statements is true about signaling when leaving a roundabout?
• In small amounts, how can alcohol influence your ability to drive?
• What is the maximum speed you may drive if you have a 'space saver wheel' fitted?
• When must you turn on your vehicle headlights?