NZ Learner Licence Theory Test Practice 2026: Practice test 4

Practice test 4 of 8 for the NZ Learner Licence Theory Test Practice: 25 more questions with answers and explanations.

Driving
New Zealand
200 questions
Checked October 11, 2026

Question 1 of 25
What is the maximum speed for a vehicle over 3500 kg on a 100 km/h road?
- 110 km/h
- 100 km/h
- 80 km/h
- 90 km/h
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Answer: D. 90 km/h
Vehicles over 3500 kg must not exceed 90 km/h, even on roads marked 100 km/h.
Question 2 of 25
You are passing a school bus that has stopped to let children off. What is the maximum speed?
- 10 km/h
- 50 km/h
- 20 km/h
- 30 km/h
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Answer: C. 20 km/h
You must not drive faster than 20 km/h while passing any part of a school bus that has stopped to pick up or drop off children.
Question 3 of 25
Why is it extra important to go slowly past a stopped school bus?
- Children may run out from in front of or behind the bus
- The road is always slippery there
- The bus driver may wave at you
- The bus may reverse
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Answer: A. Children may run out from in front of or behind the bus
Children getting off a bus may cross suddenly and can be hidden by the bus.
Question 4 of 25
A yellow sign under a curve warning shows 45. What does it mean?
- The minimum speed is 45 km/h
- The curve is 45 metres away
- 45 km/h is the advised safe speed for that curve
- The legal speed limit is 45 km/h for the next 45 km
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Answer: C. 45 km/h is the advised safe speed for that curve
Curve warning signs can show an advisory speed: a safe and comfortable speed for the curve in good conditions.
Question 5 of 25
Why should you leave a big gap behind the vehicle in front?
- So the driver in front can reverse
- So you have time and space to stop if it brakes suddenly
- To use less fuel
- So other cars can park there
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Answer: B. So you have time and space to stop if it brakes suddenly
A safe following distance gives you time to react and stop if the vehicle ahead slows or stops suddenly.
Question 6 of 25
When should you make your following distance bigger?
- Only on motorways
- Only when following a car
- When you are in a hurry
- In rain, fog, on gravel or at night
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Answer: D. In rain, fog, on gravel or at night
Stopping distances get longer on wet or loose surfaces and you see less at night or in fog, so leave more space.
Question 7 of 25
Your car starts to skid on a wet road. What should you do first?
- Ease off the accelerator and steer smoothly where you want to go
- Turn the wheel sharply the other way
- Brake as hard as you can
- Pull the handbrake
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Answer: A. Ease off the accelerator and steer smoothly where you want to go
Sudden braking or steering makes a skid worse. Ease off and steer smoothly.
Question 8 of 25
What is the safest speed on a winding, narrow country road?
- A speed at which you can stop within the distance you can see
- As fast as the car ahead
- Any speed, if you keep left
- The posted limit at all times
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Answer: A. A speed at which you can stop within the distance you can see
On narrow, winding roads you often cannot see far ahead. Drive at a speed that lets you stop in the clear distance you can see.
Question 9 of 25
There is a solid yellow line on your side of the centre line. What does it mean?
- You must not overtake, because it is too dangerous
- The road is closed ahead
- You may overtake with care
- You must drive on the yellow line
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Answer: A. You must not overtake, because it is too dangerous
A solid yellow no-passing line on your side means overtaking is not allowed.
Question 10 of 25
There are two solid yellow lines down the centre of the road. Who may overtake?
- Only traffic going uphill
- Anyone, if the road looks clear
- Nobody, from either direction
- Only cars, not trucks
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Answer: C. Nobody, from either direction
A double yellow centre line means drivers on both sides must not overtake.
Question 11 of 25
How much clear road do you need ahead to overtake safely?
- Enough to get alongside the other car
- At least 10 metres
- At least 100 metres of clear road for the whole pass, including after you finish
- About 20 metres
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Answer: C. At least 100 metres of clear road for the whole pass, including after you finish
You need at least 100 metres of clear road in front of you for the whole pass, including after you have finished passing.
Question 12 of 25
Where should you never overtake?
- On or near a corner
- On a road with a broken white centre line and clear view
- On a passing lane
- On a long straight with good visibility
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Answer: A. On or near a corner
Never overtake on or near a corner, where you cannot see oncoming traffic.
Question 13 of 25
You are stuck behind a slow truck on a road with one lane each way. What is the best plan?
- Flash your lights until they pull over
- Overtake on the next bend
- Follow closely to pressure the driver
- Be patient and wait for a passing lane
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Answer: D. Be patient and wait for a passing lane
Most New Zealand roads have one lane each way. Use passing lanes to overtake and be patient until you reach one.
Question 14 of 25
You are driving slowly and a queue has built up behind you. What should you do?
- Brake to make them back off
- Speed up beyond the speed limit
- Keep going; it is their problem
- Pull over somewhere safe and let them pass
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Answer: D. Pull over somewhere safe and let them pass
If you are driving slowly with traffic queued behind, pull over somewhere safe and let the traffic pass.
Question 15 of 25
You are overtaking a car. When should you move back to the left?
- Only after 1 km
- When you can see the car you passed in your rear-view mirror
- As soon as your front wheels are past its front
- Straight after you pull out
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Answer: B. When you can see the car you passed in your rear-view mirror
Move back only when you are well clear, so you do not cut in on the car you passed.
Question 16 of 25
You are approaching a one-lane bridge. What should you do?
- Sound your horn and cross
- Slow down, check for oncoming traffic and be ready to stop if you must give way
- Drive in the middle of the road
- Speed up to get across first
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Answer: B. Slow down, check for oncoming traffic and be ready to stop if you must give way
At a one-lane bridge, slow down, check for oncoming traffic and stop if you need to give way.
Question 17 of 25
At a one-lane bridge you must give way, but no traffic is coming the other way. What may you do?
- Turn around and find another road
- Cross the bridge with care
- Wait for another vehicle to arrive
- Wait until a bridge light turns green
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Answer: B. Cross the bridge with care
If you must give way but no traffic is coming, you may cross.
Question 18 of 25
You are approaching a pedestrian crossing. A person is waiting at the kerb. What should you do?
- Keep going because they are not on the crossing yet
- Slow down and be ready to stop for them
- Sound your horn
- Speed up to pass before they step out
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Answer: B. Slow down and be ready to stop for them
Slow down and be ready to stop for pedestrians who are on, entering or waiting at a crossing.
Question 19 of 25
A pedestrian crossing has no raised traffic island. A person is on the far side of the crossing. What must you do?
- Go if they are walking slowly
- Stop and give way, because they are on part of the crossing
- Sound your horn and go
- Go, because they are on the other half of the road
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Answer: B. Stop and give way, because they are on part of the crossing
If there is no raised traffic island, you must stop and give way to pedestrians on any part of the crossing.
Question 20 of 25
A pedestrian has crossed in front of your car at a crossing. When may you drive on?
- Only after 30 seconds
- When they are clear of your vehicle
- As soon as they step onto the crossing
- When they reach the middle of your lane
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Answer: B. When they are clear of your vehicle
Wait until the pedestrian is clear of your vehicle before you continue.
Question 21 of 25
Traffic is queued past a pedestrian crossing. Should you drive onto the crossing?
- Yes, if you stop on the stripes
- Yes, if the lights are green
- Yes, if no pedestrians are waiting
- No, only enter if there is room to clear it on the other side
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Answer: D. No, only enter if there is room to clear it on the other side
Do not enter a crossing unless there is room for your vehicle to get right across it.
Question 22 of 25
How close to the approach side of a pedestrian crossing may you park?
- No closer than 1 metre
- Right up to the stripes
- No closer than 6 metres
- No closer than 2 metres
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Answer: C. No closer than 6 metres
You must not park within 6 metres of your approach to a pedestrian crossing.
Question 23 of 25
What is a shared zone?
- A road for buses and taxis only
- A car park for car-pooling
- A length of road meant to be used by both pedestrians and vehicles
- A lane for cyclists and trucks
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Answer: C. A length of road meant to be used by both pedestrians and vehicles
A shared zone is a length of roadway intended for use by both pedestrians and vehicles, so drive slowly and watch for people.
Question 24 of 25
How much space should you leave when passing a cyclist?
- At least 1 metre
- At least 1.5 metres
- Just enough to avoid touching them
- At least 0.5 metres
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Answer: B. At least 1.5 metres
Slow down near cyclists and leave at least 1.5 metres between your vehicle and the cyclist when you pass.
Question 25 of 25
Must cyclists wear a helmet on the road in New Zealand?
- No, never
- Yes, safety helmets are required for cyclists
- Only children
- Only at night
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Answer: B. Yes, safety helmets are required for cyclists
The road rules require cyclists to wear safety helmets.

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