NZ Learner Licence Theory Test Practice 2026: Practice test 2

1. Question 1 of 25

   Under the changes starting in January 2027, what happens to the full licence practical test?

   • AIt becomes longer
   • BIt moves online
   • CIt is only for drivers over 25
   • DIt is removed
   Show answer

   Answer: D. It is removed

   From 25 January 2027 there is no full licence practical test.

2. Question 2 of 25

   Under the changes starting in January 2027, what alcohol limit applies to learner and restricted drivers?

   • AZero only at night
   • BZero only for drivers under 18
   • CZero, whatever their age
   • DThe adult limit for drivers aged 20 or over
   Show answer

   Answer: C. Zero, whatever their age

   From 25 January 2027 all learner and restricted drivers, whatever their age, have a zero-alcohol limit.

3. Question 3 of 25

   Under the changes starting in January 2027, how long is the learner period for drivers under 25?

   • A3 months
   • B18 months
   • C6 months, with no way to reduce it
   • D12 months, which can be cut to 6 months with practice hours or a course
   Show answer

   Answer: D. 12 months, which can be cut to 6 months with practice hours or a course

   The under-25 learner period goes from six to 12 months, but can be reduced to six months by completing set practice hours or a driving course.

4. Question 4 of 25

   Under the changes starting in January 2027, what happens if a restricted driver gets any demerit points?

   • AThey must sit the theory test again
   • BNothing changes
   • CThey spend a further six months on their restricted licence
   • DThey lose their licence for life
   Show answer

   Answer: C. They spend a further six months on their restricted licence

   Restricted drivers who receive any demerit points will face another six months on their restricted licence.

5. Question 5 of 25

   How often must learner, restricted and full licences be renewed?

   • AEvery 5 years
   • BEvery year
   • CEvery 2 years
   • DEvery 10 years
   Show answer

   Answer: D. Every 10 years

   Learner, restricted and full licences are renewed every 10 years.

6. Question 6 of 25

   When must you carry your driver licence?

   • AOnly on motorways
   • BOnly at night
   • COnly when driving someone else's car
   • DWhenever you are driving
   Show answer

   Answer: D. Whenever you are driving

   You must carry your current, valid licence whenever you drive.

7. Question 7 of 25

   You have lived in New Zealand for 12 months and drive on an overseas licence. What must you do?

   • AGet an International Driving Permit
   • BDrive only with a supervisor
   • CHold a New Zealand driver licence
   • DNothing, overseas licences never expire here
   Show answer

   Answer: C. Hold a New Zealand driver licence

   After 12 months of living in New Zealand you must have a New Zealand licence to keep driving.

8. Question 8 of 25

   Your overseas licence is not in English. What must you carry when driving in New Zealand?

   • AA letter from your embassy
   • BNothing extra
   • CAn accurate English translation of the licence
   • DA copy of your passport
   Show answer

   Answer: C. An accurate English translation of the licence

   If your licence is not in English, carry an accurate English translation with it.

9. Question 9 of 25

   What is the legal alcohol limit for a driver under 20?

   • A250 micrograms per litre of breath
   • B50 mg per 100 mL of blood
   • C150 micrograms per litre of breath
   • DZero
   Show answer

   Answer: D. Zero

   Drivers under 20 have a zero alcohol limit, so they must not drink any alcohol before driving.

10. Question 10 of 25

    What is the breath alcohol limit for drivers aged 20 and over?

    • AZero
    • B150 micrograms per litre of breath
    • C250 micrograms per litre of breath
    • D400 micrograms per litre of breath
    Show answer

    Answer: C. 250 micrograms per litre of breath

    For drivers aged 20 and over the limit is 250 micrograms of alcohol per litre of breath.

11. Question 11 of 25

    What is the blood alcohol limit for drivers aged 20 and over?

    • A100 mg per 100 mL of blood
    • B80 mg per 100 mL of blood
    • C50 mg per 100 mL of blood
    • D30 mg per 100 mL of blood
    Show answer

    Answer: C. 50 mg per 100 mL of blood

    For drivers aged 20 and over the limit is 50 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood.

12. Question 12 of 25

    What is the safest choice about alcohol if you are going to drive?

    • AWait 30 minutes after one drink
    • BDrink water between drinks
    • CDo not drink any alcohol
    • DDrink only beer
    Show answer

    Answer: C. Do not drink any alcohol

    The limit for adult drivers is very low, and not drinking at all is the safest option.

13. Question 13 of 25

    Your doctor gives you a new medicine that may make you drowsy. What should you do?

    • ADrive as normal because prescription medicine is always legal
    • BDrive only on the motorway
    • CDo not drive if it affects your driving, and ask your doctor or pharmacist
    • DDrink coffee and drive
    Show answer

    Answer: C. Do not drive if it affects your driving, and ask your doctor or pharmacist

    It is illegal to drive while affected by drugs that impair your driving, and this includes some prescription medicines.

14. Question 14 of 25

    Which use of a mobile phone is allowed while driving?

    • ATexting while stopped at traffic lights
    • BHolding the phone to make a call
    • CReading messages on a hand-held phone
    • DA hands-free call
    Show answer

    Answer: D. A hands-free call

    You must not use a hand-held phone while driving. Any phone use must be hands-free, and texting is not allowed.

15. Question 15 of 25

    Is texting allowed while driving if your phone is in a holder?

    • AYes, at speeds under 50 km/h
    • BNo, texting on any phone while driving is illegal
    • CYes, if the phone is in a holder
    • DYes, if you only send short messages
    Show answer

    Answer: B. No, texting on any phone while driving is illegal

    Texting while driving is illegal on any phone, even one in a holder.

16. Question 16 of 25

    Who must wear a seat belt or child restraint in a car?

    • AEveryone in the vehicle, wherever they sit
    • BOnly children
    • COnly the driver and front passenger
    • DOnly people in the back seat
    Show answer

    Answer: A. Everyone in the vehicle, wherever they sit

    Seat belts are compulsory in both front and back seats. Everyone must use a seat belt or a child restraint.

17. Question 17 of 25

    A child is 5 years old. What must they use in a car?

    • ANothing if they sit in the back
    • BA booster cushion with no belt
    • CAn adult seat belt
    • DAn approved child restraint
    Show answer

    Answer: D. An approved child restraint

    Children under 7 must be in an approved child restraint.

18. Question 18 of 25

    A child is 7 years old. What must they use?

    • ANothing in the back seat
    • BAn approved child restraint if one is available, otherwise a seat belt
    • CThey must sit on an adult's lap
    • DOnly an adult seat belt
    Show answer

    Answer: B. An approved child restraint if one is available, otherwise a seat belt

    Seven-year-olds must use an approved child restraint if one is available. If not, they must use a seat belt.

19. Question 19 of 25

    A 10-year-old passenger is not wearing a seat belt. Who is legally responsible?

    • AThe child
    • BThe child's school
    • CThe vehicle owner only
    • DThe driver
    Show answer

    Answer: D. The driver

    The driver must make sure passengers aged 8 to 14 wear seat belts.

20. Question 20 of 25

    A 17-year-old passenger is not wearing a seat belt. Who is responsible for wearing it?

    • AThe car owner
    • BThe driver only
    • CNobody, it is optional
    • DThe passenger
    Show answer

    Answer: D. The passenger

    People aged 15 and over must wear a seat belt and keep it fastened themselves.

21. Question 21 of 25

    Which side of the road do you drive on in New Zealand?

    • AThe centre on rural roads
    • BThe left
    • CEither side
    • DThe right
    Show answer

    Answer: B. The left

    New Zealand drives on the left. Always keep to the left side of the road.

22. Question 22 of 25

    You are pulling out onto a road from a car park. Where should you position your car?

    • AOn the shoulder
    • BIn the centre of the road until you pick up speed
    • COn the right side until the next corner
    • DKeep to the left side of the road
    Show answer

    Answer: D. Keep to the left side of the road

    Keep left at intersections and whenever you pull out onto a road.

23. Question 23 of 25

    When may you cross the centre line on a two-way road?

    • AWhen there are no other cars nearby
    • BWhenever the road is straight
    • COnly to pass safely or to turn off the road
    • DTo take a curve faster
    Show answer

    Answer: C. Only to pass safely or to turn off the road

    Cross the centre line only to pass safely or to turn off the road. Do not cut corners.

24. Question 24 of 25

    Why should you not cut corners when you turn right?

    • AIt makes your indicator stop working
    • BIt is only a rule at night
    • CIt wears out your tyres
    • DYou could hit oncoming vehicles or vehicles waiting in the side road
    Show answer

    Answer: D. You could hit oncoming vehicles or vehicles waiting in the side road

    Cutting a corner puts your car on the wrong side of the road, into the path of other traffic.

25. Question 25 of 25

    How long must you signal before you turn or change lanes?

    • AAt least 1 second
    • BAt least 10 seconds
    • CAt least 3 seconds
    • DOnly while you turn
    Show answer

    Answer: C. At least 3 seconds

    Signal for at least three seconds before turning, changing lanes, or entering or leaving traffic.

Keyboard: 1–4 to answer, Enter for the next question.

The real test: 32 of 35