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NZ Heavy Vehicle Theory Test Practice (Class 2–5) 2026

Heavy vehicle licences in New Zealand (classes 2 to 5) start with a learner licence and a computer theory test of 35 questions, where you need 33 right. These questions cover the licence classes and how to step up, work time and logbook rules, certificates of fitness, size and speed limits, loads and safe heavy vehicle driving.

  • Nutzfahrzeug
  • Neuseeland
  • 60 Fragen
  • Geprüft am 11. Oktober 2026

Kurz und knapp

Die offizielle Prüfung hat 35 Fragen. Bestanden: 33 of 35. Zuständig: NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA), through driver licensing agents. Mindestalter: No separate age is stated; you need a full class 1 licence held for 6 months before class 2. Hier üben Sie kostenlos mit 60 Fragen, jeweils mit Antwort und Erklärung. Am 11. Oktober 2026 mit offiziellen Quellen abgeglichen.

Vor dem Üben lesenBeginnen Sie mit der Lernhilfe „NZ Heavy Vehicle Licence Study Guide“: leicht verständliche Notizen, Abbildungen und die wichtigsten Zahlen.

  1. Frage 1 von 25

    What is the gross laden weight (GLW) limit for vehicles you can drive on a class 1 car licence?
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    Antwort: D. 6000 kg or less

    Class 1 covers vehicles with a GLW or GCW of 6000 kg or less.

  2. Frage 2 von 25

    Which licence class covers rigid vehicles with a GLW of 6001 kg to 18,000 kg?
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    Antwort: A. Class 2

    Class 2 (medium rigid) covers rigid vehicles from 6001 kg to 18,000 kg GLW.

  3. Frage 3 von 25

    On a class 2 licence, what is the largest combination vehicle (not a tractor and trailer) you may drive?
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    Antwort: B. A GCW of 12,000 kg or less

    Class 2 includes combination vehicles with a gross combined weight of 12,000 kg or less.

  4. Frage 4 von 25

    A rigid truck has 2 axles and a GLW over 18,000 kg. Which is the lowest licence class that covers it?
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    Antwort: B. Class 2

    Class 2 includes rigid vehicles with 2 axles and a GLW over 18,000 kg.

  5. Frage 5 von 25

    Which licence class covers combination vehicles with a GCW of 12,001 kg to 25,000 kg?
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    Antwort: C. Class 3

    Class 3 (medium combination) covers combinations from 12,001 kg to 25,000 kg GCW.

  6. Frage 6 von 25

    Which licence class covers rigid vehicles with a GLW over 18,000 kg (other than 2-axle ones)?
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    Antwort: C. Class 4

    Class 4 (heavy rigid) covers rigid vehicles, including tractors, with a GLW over 18,000 kg.

  7. Frage 7 von 25

    Which licence class covers combination vehicles with a GCW over 25,000 kg?
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    Antwort: B. Class 5

    Class 5 (heavy combination) covers combinations over 25,000 kg GCW and all vehicles in classes 1 to 4.

  8. Frage 8 von 25

    A class 4 licence lets you drive vehicles in which other classes?
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    Antwort: B. Classes 1 and 2, but not class 3

    Class 4 covers classes 1 and 2 but not class 3 combination vehicles.

  9. Frage 9 von 25

    What is a "light trailer" for heavy licence classes?
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    Antwort: B. A trailer with a GLW of 3500 kg or less

    A class 2 or 4 holder may tow a light trailer (3500 kg GLW or less) behind a rigid vehicle in that class.

  10. Frage 10 von 25

    What does GCW mean?
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    Antwort: C. Gross combined weight of a vehicle and what it is towing

    Combination vehicle limits are set by gross combined weight (GCW).

  11. Frage 11 von 25

    Which endorsement do you need to drive a forklift on a road?
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    Antwort: D. F

    An F endorsement is needed for forklifts.

  12. Frage 12 von 25

    How often must a dangerous goods (D) endorsement be renewed by retesting?
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    Antwort: C. Every 5 years

    The D endorsement must be retested every five years.

  13. Frage 13 von 25

    How do you get an endorsement such as D (dangerous goods)?
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    Antwort: A. Pass a course run by an approved course provider

    Endorsements need an appropriate course from an approved provider.

  14. Frage 14 von 25

    What licence must you hold before you can apply for a class 2 learner licence?
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    Antwort: C. A full class 1 licence

    You need a full class 1 (car) licence before applying for class 2.

  15. Frage 15 von 25

    How long must you have held a full class 1 licence before getting a class 2 learner licence?
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    Antwort: A. At least 6 months

    NZTA lists a current full class 1 licence held for 6 months for class 2L.

  16. Frage 16 von 25

    You are 22. How long must you hold a full class 2 licence before a class 4 learner licence?
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    Antwort: C. 6 months

    Under 25s need a full class 2 licence for 6 months; drivers 25 and over need it for 3 months.

  17. Frage 17 von 25

    You are 30. How long must you hold a full class 2 licence before a class 3 learner licence?
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    Antwort: A. 3 months

    Drivers aged 25 and over need a full class 2 licence for 3 months before class 3L.

  18. Frage 18 von 25

    Which full licence must you hold before you can get a class 5 learner licence?
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    Antwort: C. Class 4

    A class 5 learner licence needs a full class 4 licence (6 months if under 25, 3 months if 25 or over).

  19. Frage 19 von 25

    How many questions are in a heavy vehicle learner licence theory test?
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    Antwort: B. 35

    Heavy vehicle theory tests are computer tests with 35 multiple-choice questions.

  20. Frage 20 von 25

    How many questions must you get right to pass a heavy vehicle learner theory test?
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    Antwort: C. 33

    Heavy vehicle theory tests need 33 out of 35, a higher mark than the car test (32).

  21. Frage 21 von 25

    You hold a heavy learner licence. Who may supervise you?
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    Antwort: D. A driver who has held a full licence for that class for at least 2 years

    Your supervisor must have held a full NZ licence for the class you are learning for at least two years.

  22. Frage 22 von 25

    How long must you hold a heavy learner licence before a practical test for the full licence?
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    Antwort: A. At least 6 months, unless you do an approved course

    You need the learner licence for 6 months before the practical test, or you can complete an approved course instead.

  23. Frage 23 von 25

    Which section of the heavy vehicle road code do heavy licence theory questions also come from?
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    Antwort: D. The truck loading section

    The heavy vehicle test includes questions from the truck loading section.

  24. Frage 24 von 25

    You plan to run a goods business using a vehicle over 6000 kg. What will you probably need?
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    Antwort: A. A transport service licence

    If you operate a vehicle over 6000 kg you will probably need a transport service licence.

  25. Frage 25 von 25

    What is the most continuous work time allowed before you must take a rest break?
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    Antwort: D. 5½ hours

    After 5½ hours of work time you must take a break of at least 30 minutes.

Was Sie vor der Prüfung wissen sollten

  • Heavy vehicle theory tests have 35 multiple-choice questions, and you need 33 correct to pass, one more than the car test.
  • You need a full class 1 licence before you can apply for a class 2 learner licence. Classes 3 and 4 build on a full class 2, and class 5 on a full class 4.
  • Drivers aged 25 and over need to hold the lower full licence for 3 months before the next learner class; under-25s need 6 months.
  • A heavy learner must be supervised by someone who has held a full licence for that class for at least two years.
  • Work time rules: a 30-minute break after 5½ hours, no more than 13 hours in a work day, at least 10 hours off between days, and a 24-hour break after 70 hours.
  • Heavy licence theory questions also come from the truck loading section of the heavy vehicle Road Code.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

How many questions are on the NZ heavy vehicle theory test?

There are 35 multiple-choice questions. You need at least 33 correct to pass.

Which heavy licence classes have a theory test?

NZTA's heavy vehicle Road Code includes theory test questions for class 2, 3 and 5 learner licences. Check with your driver licensing agent for your class.

What is the difference between class 2, 3, 4 and 5?

Class 2 is medium rigid (6001 to 18,000 kg GLW), class 3 is medium combination (12,001 to 25,000 kg GCW), class 4 is heavy rigid (over 18,000 kg GLW) and class 5 is heavy combination (over 25,000 kg GCW).

Is there a time limit on the heavy vehicle theory test?

We could not find an official time limit on the NZTA pages we checked, so our mock exam is not timed.

How do I move from a heavy learner licence to a full licence?

Hold the learner licence for at least six months and pass a practical test, or complete an approved course for that class.

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