NZ Learner Licence Theory Test Practice 2026: Practice test 5

Practice test 5 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
You see a cyclist ahead on a narrow road with oncoming traffic. What should you do?
- Slow down and wait until you can pass safely with plenty of space
- Follow very closely until they stop
- Squeeze past quickly
- Sound your horn to move them over
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Answer: A. Slow down and wait until you can pass safely with plenty of space
Pass cyclists only when it is safe to give them enough room.
Question 2 of 25
You come across sheep or cattle on a rural road. What should you do?
- Slow down, and do not sound your horn
- Sound your horn to move them
- Rev your engine to scare them off
- Drive through quickly
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Answer: A. Slow down, and do not sound your horn
Slow down near animals and do not sound your horn, as noise can startle them.
Question 3 of 25
You are reversing out of a driveway at home. Why must you take extra care?
- You might use too much fuel
- Your lights may not work
- Small children can be hard to see behind a vehicle
- Your engine may stall
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Answer: C. Small children can be hard to see behind a vehicle
Young children may be behind the car and hidden from view. Look carefully and reverse slowly.
Question 4 of 25
A person with a white cane is waiting to cross the road. What should you do?
- Stop and give them plenty of time to cross
- Drive around them quickly
- Sound your horn to tell them it is safe
- Flash your lights
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Answer: A. Stop and give them plenty of time to cross
A white cane often means the person is blind or has low vision. Be patient and give them time.
Question 5 of 25
The red lights are flashing at a railway level crossing. What must you do?
- Stop, and go only after the lights stop flashing
- Stop, then go after 10 seconds
- Slow down and go through
- Cross quickly if you cannot see a train
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Answer: A. Stop, and go only after the lights stop flashing
Flashing red lights mean stop. Go only after the lights stop flashing.
Question 6 of 25
There is a stop sign at a railway crossing. What must you do?
- Stop only if you can hear a train
- Slow down and cross
- Cross quickly to clear the track
- Stop, and cross only if no trains are coming from either direction
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Answer: D. Stop, and cross only if no trains are coming from either direction
At a railway stop sign, stop and cross only when no trains are coming either way.
Question 7 of 25
There is a give way sign at a railway crossing. What must you do?
- Always stop for 30 seconds
- Sound your horn and cross
- Cross without slowing
- Slow down, be ready to stop, and cross only if no trains are coming
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Answer: D. Slow down, be ready to stop, and cross only if no trains are coming
At a railway give way sign, slow down, be ready to stop and cross only if no train is coming.
Question 8 of 25
Traffic ahead is queued just past a level crossing. What should you do?
- Stop with your back wheels on the tracks
- Wait before the crossing until there is room for your car on the other side
- Overtake the queue
- Drive onto the tracks and wait
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Answer: B. Wait before the crossing until there is room for your car on the other side
Never stop on the tracks. Only cross when you can get all the way over.
Question 9 of 25
Why should you never try to beat a train to a crossing?
- Trains always stop for cars
- Trains travel slowly in towns
- Trains are faster than they look and cannot stop quickly
- It is allowed if the barrier is still up
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Answer: C. Trains are faster than they look and cannot stop quickly
Trains are heavy and take a long distance to stop, and it is hard to judge their speed.
Question 10 of 25
How close to an intersection may you park?
- No closer than 6 metres, unless signs or markings allow it
- No closer than 2 metres
- Anywhere if your hazard lights are on
- No closer than 1 metre
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Answer: A. No closer than 6 metres, unless signs or markings allow it
You must not stop or park within an intersection or within 6 metres of one, unless it is allowed.
Question 11 of 25
How close to a bus stop sign may you stop or park?
- No closer than 1 metre
- Right next to it if no bus is coming
- No closer than 6 metres
- No closer than 3 metres
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Answer: C. No closer than 6 metres
You must not stop, stand or park within 6 metres of a bus stop sign.
Question 12 of 25
You park so that your car blocks a neighbour's driveway. Is this allowed?
- Yes, if you leave a note
- Yes, for up to 10 minutes
- No, you must not block entry to or exit from a driveway
- Yes, at night
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Answer: C. No, you must not block entry to or exit from a driveway
You must not stop, stand or park so that you block a driveway.
Question 13 of 25
On a two-way road, you park on the right side, facing oncoming traffic. What could happen?
- You can be fined or towed for facing the wrong way
- Nothing, it is allowed
- Nothing, as long as your lights are on
- You get a warning only
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Answer: A. You can be fined or towed for facing the wrong way
On a two-way road, park facing the same way as traffic on that side. You can be fined or towed for parking the wrong way.
Question 14 of 25
What do broken (dashed) yellow lines along the edge of the road mean?
- Parking for up to 2 hours
- Cycle lane
- No stopping
- Taxi stand
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Answer: C. No stopping
Do not stop where there are no-stopping signs or broken yellow lines.
Question 15 of 25
You want to stop to take a photo of the view. Where should you stop?
- Completely off the road in a safe place
- On a bend so you get the best view
- In your lane with hazard lights on
- On a one-lane bridge
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Answer: A. Completely off the road in a safe place
Pull completely off the road to stop, and never where no-stopping signs or broken yellow lines are.
Question 16 of 25
What is a flush median?
- An area marked with white diagonal lines that separates opposing traffic
- A raised concrete strip between lanes
- A parking area in the centre of the road
- A lane for buses only
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Answer: A. An area marked with white diagonal lines that separates opposing traffic
A flush median is a painted area of white diagonal lines that keeps opposing traffic apart.
Question 17 of 25
You park on a steep downhill slope next to a kerb. Which way should you turn your front wheels?
- It does not matter
- Away from the kerb
- Straight ahead
- Towards the kerb
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Answer: D. Towards the kerb
Turning the wheels into the kerb means the car will roll into the kerb, not into traffic, if the brake fails.
Question 18 of 25
You are driving on an unsealed (gravel) road. What should you do?
- Drive in the middle where it is smoother
- Keep left and slow down
- Brake hard on bends
- Keep the same speed as on a sealed road
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Answer: B. Keep left and slow down
Unsealed roads can be slippery. Keep left and slow down.
Question 19 of 25
You meet an oncoming car on a gravel road. Why should you slow down even more?
- Your tyres will wear out faster
- Dust reduces visibility and loose stones can chip your windscreen
- Gravel roads have lower speed limits at night
- The other driver must stop for you
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Answer: B. Dust reduces visibility and loose stones can chip your windscreen
Slow down further when meeting oncoming vehicles on unsealed roads, because of dust and flying stones.
Question 20 of 25
On a long drive, how often should you take a break?
- Only when you feel very sleepy
- Never, it is better to arrive quickly
- Every six hours
- About every two hours
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Answer: D. About every two hours
Take a break about every two hours to avoid fatigue.
Question 21 of 25
You start to feel sleepy while driving. What should you do?
- Turn the radio up loud
- Stop somewhere safe and have a 15 to 30 minute nap
- Drive faster to get there sooner
- Open the window and keep driving
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Answer: B. Stop somewhere safe and have a 15 to 30 minute nap
If you feel sleepy, stop somewhere safe and nap for 15 to 30 minutes. If you are very tired, stay the night.
Question 22 of 25
When is the riskiest time to drive if you are tired?
- Mid-morning
- Right after a short break
- Just after a good night's sleep
- During the hours you would normally be asleep
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Answer: D. During the hours you would normally be asleep
Avoid driving during your normal sleeping hours, when you are most likely to feel drowsy.
Question 23 of 25
Which of these helps prevent fatigue on a long trip?
- Skipping breaks to save time
- Sharing the driving and drinking plenty of fluids
- Eating a large meal before you leave
- Driving through the night
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Answer: B. Sharing the driving and drinking plenty of fluids
Share the driving if you can, avoid big meals and drink plenty of fluids.
Question 24 of 25
What should you do before a winter trip through the mountains?
- Turn off your headlights to save power
- Check the weather forecast and road conditions, and carry snow chains if needed
- Drive only at night when traffic is light
- Let some air out of your tyres
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Answer: B. Check the weather forecast and road conditions, and carry snow chains if needed
Check forecasts and road conditions before you travel, and know how to fit snow chains if your vehicle has them.
Question 25 of 25
A road through a shady valley may be icy on a cold morning. What should you do?
- Use cruise control
- Speed up to get through quickly
- Slow down and avoid sudden braking or steering
- Drive close to the car ahead to follow its tracks
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Answer: C. Slow down and avoid sudden braking or steering
Ice can stay in shaded areas. Drive slowly and smoothly so you do not lose grip.

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