NZ Learner Licence Theory Test Practice 2026: Practice test 6

Practice test 6 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
It is raining heavily. What should you do?
- Follow closer so you can see the car ahead
- Keep your normal speed
- Slow down, switch on your headlights and leave more space ahead
- Turn on your hazard lights and speed up
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Answer: C. Slow down, switch on your headlights and leave more space ahead
Rain cuts your vision and grip. Slow down, use headlights and increase your following distance.
Question 2 of 25
Water is flowing across a road at a ford and you cannot tell how deep it is. What should you do?
- Drive through fast
- Do not cross; find another way or wait
- Follow a truck through
- Cross in the middle at high speed
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Answer: B. Do not cross; find another way or wait
Moving water can sweep a car away. If you are not sure of the depth, do not cross.
Question 3 of 25
Journeys in New Zealand often take longer than the map suggests. Why?
- Fuel stations are always closed
- Many roads are narrow, hilly and winding
- Speed limits are 60 km/h everywhere
- Most roads are motorways with tolls
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Answer: B. Many roads are narrow, hilly and winding
Many roads are narrow, hilly and winding, with one lane each way, so allow plenty of time.
Question 4 of 25
An oncoming car is approaching at night and your headlights are on full beam. What should you do?
- Flash your lights several times
- Switch off all your lights
- Keep full beam on so they see you
- Dip your headlights so you do not dazzle the other driver
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Answer: D. Dip your headlights so you do not dazzle the other driver
Full beam can blind other drivers. Dip your headlights for oncoming traffic.
Question 5 of 25
You are following another car at night. Which headlights should you use?
- Dipped beam
- Parking lights only
- No lights
- Full beam
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Answer: A. Dipped beam
Full beam shining into the mirrors of the car ahead can dazzle its driver. Use dipped beam when following.
Question 6 of 25
An oncoming driver dazzles you with full beam. What should you do?
- Slow down and look towards the left edge of the road
- Switch to full beam to dazzle them back
- Speed up to pass them quickly
- Close your eyes for a moment
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Answer: A. Slow down and look towards the left edge of the road
Looking to the left edge helps you keep your position while your eyes recover.
Question 7 of 25
When should you use your hazard warning lights?
- When your vehicle has broken down and is a hazard to others
- When you park illegally for a short time
- When driving in heavy rain
- When you want to thank another driver
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Answer: A. When your vehicle has broken down and is a hazard to others
Hazard lights warn others that your stopped vehicle is a hazard.
Question 8 of 25
Your car breaks down on a busy road. What should you do first?
- Stand behind the car to warn traffic
- Move it off the road if you can and switch on your hazard lights
- Try to fix it in the middle of the lane
- Leave it where it is and walk away
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Answer: B. Move it off the road if you can and switch on your hazard lights
Get the car out of the traffic flow if possible and warn others with hazard lights.
Question 9 of 25
Why must you keep your windscreen clean and clear?
- So you can see the road and hazards clearly
- So the radio works
- Because it helps the engine run better
- To pass the eyesight test
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Answer: A. So you can see the road and hazards clearly
The road rules require your windscreen to be kept clear so that you can see properly.
Question 10 of 25
Your load is not tied down properly. What could happen?
- Nothing if you drive slowly
- It helps the car brake
- It makes the car use less fuel
- It could fall onto the road and cause a crash
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Answer: D. It could fall onto the road and cause a crash
Unsafe loads can fall off and endanger other road users. Make sure every load is secure.
Question 11 of 25
A ball rolls onto the road ahead in a residential street. What should you expect?
- Road works ahead
- A child may run out after it
- Nothing; drive on
- A dog show is nearby
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Answer: B. A child may run out after it
Children often chase balls without looking. Slow down and be ready to stop.
Question 12 of 25
You see a parked car with its brake lights on and someone in the driver's seat. What might happen?
- It is waiting for you to park beside it
- It will stay there all day
- It is about to reverse onto the footpath
- It may pull out or a door may open
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Answer: D. It may pull out or a door may open
Signs of life in a parked car mean it may move off or a door may open. Be ready.
Question 13 of 25
A large truck ahead is turning left at an intersection. Why should you hold back?
- Large vehicles may swing out wide to make the turn
- Trucks always stop suddenly
- They are allowed to reverse at intersections
- Trucks never signal
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Answer: A. Large vehicles may swing out wide to make the turn
Long vehicles need extra room and may move out before turning. Give them space.
Question 14 of 25
Why should you stay out of a truck driver's blind spots?
- Trucks are slower in blind spots
- It is illegal to be beside a truck
- Blind spots are only at the front
- The driver may not see you and could move into your path
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Answer: D. The driver may not see you and could move into your path
If you cannot see the truck's mirrors, the driver probably cannot see you.
Question 15 of 25
Why should you look twice for motorcycles at intersections?
- They are small and easy to miss, and their speed is hard to judge
- They always have priority
- They must stop at every intersection
- They do not use indicators
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Answer: A. They are small and easy to miss, and their speed is hard to judge
Many crashes happen because drivers fail to see motorcyclists at intersections.
Question 16 of 25
Your passengers are noisy and distracting you. What should you do?
- Drive faster to get there sooner
- Ask them to be quiet, or stop safely until things calm down
- Turn around to talk to them
- Ignore it and keep looking at them in the mirror
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Answer: B. Ask them to be quiet, or stop safely until things calm down
Distractions take your attention off the road. Choose passengers who will not distract you.
Question 17 of 25
You need to look at a map on your phone. What is the safest way to do it?
- Look at it quickly at speed
- Pull over and stop safely first
- Hold the phone low in your lap
- Ask a passenger to hold it in front of the windscreen
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Answer: B. Pull over and stop safely first
Using a hand-held phone while driving is illegal and dangerous. Stop safely before you use it.
Question 18 of 25
A bus ahead signals to pull out from a bus stop. What should you do?
- Overtake on the left
- Sound your horn
- Be ready to slow down and let it pull out safely
- Speed up to pass it
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Answer: C. Be ready to slow down and let it pull out safely
Buses pulling out need space. Watch for passengers too, as people may cross near the bus.
Question 19 of 25
You arrive at a crash and people are hurt. What should you do first?
- Take photos first
- Make sure you are safe, warn other traffic and call for help
- Drive past without stopping
- Move the injured people straight away
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Answer: B. Make sure you are safe, warn other traffic and call for help
Protect yourself and others from more danger, then get emergency help.
Question 20 of 25
You are driving through a road works site. What should you do?
- Keep your usual speed if no one is working
- Ignore orange signs
- Overtake vehicles to get through faster
- Slow down and follow the temporary speed limits and signs
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Answer: D. Slow down and follow the temporary speed limits and signs
Temporary signs and limits protect road workers and drivers. Obey them.
Question 21 of 25
Why is it dangerous to speed up when someone is overtaking you?
- It can trap them on the wrong side of the road
- It is only dangerous at night
- It makes your car harder to steer
- It wastes fuel
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Answer: A. It can trap them on the wrong side of the road
Let overtaking drivers pass. Speeding up can cause a head-on crash.
Question 22 of 25
You plan to make a U-turn. What must you do?
- Make it on a bend
- Signal left first
- Make sure it is allowed and give way to all other traffic
- Make the turn quickly before cars come
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Answer: C. Make sure it is allowed and give way to all other traffic
Only make a U-turn where it is allowed and safe, giving way to all other vehicles.
Question 23 of 25
How should you enter a motorway from an on-ramp?
- Stop at the end of the ramp and wait
- Cross straight into the right lane
- Build up speed on the ramp and merge into a safe gap
- Drive slowly onto the motorway
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Answer: C. Build up speed on the ramp and merge into a safe gap
Use the on-ramp to match the speed of motorway traffic and merge smoothly into a gap.
Question 24 of 25
You missed your exit on a motorway. What should you do?
- Carry on to the next exit
- Reverse back along the shoulder
- Stop and wait for a gap to back up
- Make a U-turn across the median
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Answer: A. Carry on to the next exit
Never reverse or turn around on a motorway. Take the next exit.
Question 25 of 25
What should you do on a long downhill slope?
- Switch off the engine
- Keep your foot on the brake all the way
- Use a lower gear so the engine helps slow the car
- Coast in neutral
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Answer: C. Use a lower gear so the engine helps slow the car
A lower gear helps control speed and stops your brakes overheating.

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