NZ Learner Licence Theory Test Practice 2026: Practice test 7

Practice test 7 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 does this sign mean?
- Keep left of the island
- Left lane ends ahead
- You must turn left
- You must not turn left
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Answer: D. You must not turn left
The slash across the left-turn arrow means turning left is not allowed here.
Question 2 of 25
What must you do when you reach this sign?
- Sound your horn and drive through
- Stop completely, then give way to all traffic
- Stop only if another vehicle is coming
- Slow down and give way only to traffic on your right
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Answer: B. Stop completely, then give way to all traffic
At a stop sign you must come to a complete stop and then give way to all other traffic.
Question 3 of 25
You come across a herd of cows being moved along the road. What should you do?
- Flash your headlights at them
- Slow down or stop, and do not sound your horn
- Sound your horn to move them off the road
- Drive through quickly before they spread out
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Answer: B. Slow down or stop, and do not sound your horn
Slow down near animals and do not sound your horn, as noise can scare them.
Question 4 of 25
On one-lane bridge signs, what does the small red arrow show?
- The side of the bridge for cyclists
- The direction of traffic that has priority
- The direction of the river current
- The direction of traffic that must give way
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Answer: D. The direction of traffic that must give way
On one-lane bridge signs, the small red arrow shows which direction of traffic must give way.
Question 5 of 25
The advisory speed on a curve is 35 km/h, but the road is wet and icy. What should you do?
- Go slower than 35 km/h
- Ignore the sign because it is only advice
- Go a little faster than 35 km/h
- Go exactly 35 km/h
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Answer: A. Go slower than 35 km/h
Advisory speeds are for good conditions. In wet or icy weather, drive slower to suit the conditions.
Question 6 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- A toll road ends
- A railway station ahead
- A motorway begins here
- A bridge ahead
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Answer: C. A motorway begins here
This sign marks the start of a motorway, where special motorway rules apply.
Question 7 of 25
What does this sign warn you about?
- A road closure ahead
- A railway level crossing ahead
- A no-entry zone ahead
- A crossroads ahead
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Answer: B. A railway level crossing ahead
This sign warns of a railway crossing ahead. Slow down, look and listen for trains.
Question 8 of 25
The red lights are flashing at a railway crossing with this sign. What must you do?
- Slow down and cross if you cannot see a train
- Stop for 10 seconds, then go
- Stop, and go only after the lights stop flashing
- Cross quickly before the train arrives
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Answer: C. Stop, and go only after the lights stop flashing
Flashing red lights at a level crossing mean stop. Go only after the lights have stopped flashing.
Question 9 of 25
What does this sign warn you about?
- Children may be on or near the road
- A playground is closed
- A pedestrian mall where cars are banned
- A school bus stop for adults only
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Answer: A. Children may be on or near the road
This sign warns that children may be crossing or walking near the road, often near a school. Slow down and watch carefully.
Question 10 of 25
Where must you not stop to look at the view?
- In a signposted rest area
- In a marked parking bay
- Completely off the road in a lay-by
- Where there is a no-stopping sign or dashed yellow lines
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Answer: D. Where there is a no-stopping sign or dashed yellow lines
Pull completely off the road to stop, and never stop where no-stopping signs or dashed yellow lines are marked.
Question 11 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- The maximum speed is 50 km/h
- The minimum speed is 50 km/h
- The recommended speed for a curve is 50 km/h
- Trucks must drive at 50 km/h
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Answer: A. The maximum speed is 50 km/h
A number inside a red circle is a speed limit: the highest speed you may legally drive.
Question 12 of 25
What does this sign warn you about?
- The road curves to the right ahead
- You must turn right ahead
- Keep right of the island
- A side road joins from the right
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Answer: A. The road curves to the right ahead
Curve warning signs use arrows to show which way the road bends.
Question 13 of 25
What does this sign warn you about?
- Traffic lights are not working
- A U-turn area ahead
- A one-way system that goes anticlockwise
- A roundabout ahead, where you will give way to traffic on your right
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Answer: D. A roundabout ahead, where you will give way to traffic on your right
Slow down for the roundabout. Traffic goes round it clockwise, and you give way to traffic on your right.
Question 14 of 25
You see this sign. What should you do?
- Only stop if a person waves at you
- Slow down and be ready to stop for people at the crossing ahead
- Speed up to get past before people cross
- Sound your horn to warn people
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Answer: B. Slow down and be ready to stop for people at the crossing ahead
Slow down and be ready to stop for pedestrians who are on, entering or waiting at the crossing.
Question 15 of 25
What does this sign warn you about?
- A toll road ahead
- A road for trucks only
- The road ends at a T-intersection, so you must turn left or right
- A tunnel ahead
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Answer: C. The road ends at a T-intersection, so you must turn left or right
The T shape shows the road you are on ends ahead and you will have to turn.
Question 16 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- The motorway ends here
- A motorway begins
- The motorway is closed
- Keep left on the motorway
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Answer: A. The motorway ends here
The red slash across the motorway symbol shows the end of the motorway.
Question 17 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- You must not make a U-turn
- U-turns are allowed here
- The road bends sharply ahead
- Two-way traffic ahead
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Answer: A. You must not make a U-turn
This sign bans U-turns at that place.
Question 18 of 25
What does this sign warn you about?
- Cycles are banned on this road
- Cyclists may be on the road, so slow down and pass with at least 1.5 m of space
- A cycle lane ends and cars may use it
- A cycle shop is ahead
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Answer: B. Cyclists may be on the road, so slow down and pass with at least 1.5 m of space
Watch for cyclists. Slow down near them and leave at least 1.5 metres when you pass.
Question 19 of 25
This yellow sign is under a curve warning sign. What does it mean?
- The legal speed limit for the next 35 km
- The minimum speed on the curve is 35 km/h
- The advised safe speed for the curve in good conditions is 35 km/h
- The curve is 35 metres long
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Answer: C. The advised safe speed for the curve in good conditions is 35 km/h
Curve warning signs can show an advisory speed: a safe, comfortable speed to take the curve.
Question 20 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Road works ahead: slow down and follow any temporary signs
- A footpath ahead
- Gardening area: no stopping
- A playground ahead
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Answer: A. Road works ahead: slow down and follow any temporary signs
Road works signs warn of people and machines working on or near the road. Slow down and obey temporary speed limits.
Question 21 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- The road is clear of road works
- Clear the road for an emergency vehicle
- You must not stop or park on this part of the road during the times shown
- You may park here only during the times shown
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Answer: C. You must not stop or park on this part of the road during the times shown
A clearway keeps the road clear for traffic during the times shown. Stopping and parking are not allowed then.
Question 22 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- The road ends
- A lower speed restriction has ended
- No parking at any time
- Do not enter
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Answer: B. A lower speed restriction has ended
This sign marks the end of a speed restriction. Look for the speed limit that now applies and drive to the conditions.
Question 23 of 25
You are towing a trailer on a road with this sign. What is your maximum speed?
- 90 km/h
- 100 km/h
- 70 km/h
- 80 km/h
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Answer: A. 90 km/h
Any vehicle towing a boat, caravan or trailer must not go faster than 90 km/h, even on a 100 km/h road.
Question 24 of 25
What does this sign tell you to do?
- Stop every time, even if the road is clear
- You have priority over traffic on the other road
- Give way to all traffic except vehicles facing a stop sign
- Give way only to buses and trucks
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Answer: C. Give way to all traffic except vehicles facing a stop sign
At a give way sign you must give way to all traffic, except vehicles that are controlled by a stop sign.
Question 25 of 25
What does this sign warn you about?
- A steep hill ahead
- A sharp curve ahead
- The road may be slippery, especially when wet or icy
- A road with loose animals
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Answer: C. The road may be slippery, especially when wet or icy
This sign warns that the surface can be slippery, especially in wet or icy conditions. Slow down and avoid sudden braking or steering.

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