NZ Learner Licence Theory Test Practice 2026: Practice test 8

Practice test 8 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 this sign at a one-lane bridge. What does it mean?
- You must give way to oncoming traffic
- Only buses may cross
- Oncoming traffic must give way to you, but you still check it is clear
- The bridge is closed
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Answer: C. Oncoming traffic must give way to you, but you still check it is clear
The small red arrow points the other way, so oncoming traffic must give way. Still slow down and check before you cross.
Question 2 of 25
What does this sign tell you to do?
- Park on the left side only
- Turn left at the next corner
- Keep to the left of the sign or traffic island
- Merge with traffic on the left
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Answer: C. Keep to the left of the sign or traffic island
A keep left sign is usually on a traffic island. You must pass on the left side of it.
Question 3 of 25
What does this sign warn you about?
- A police checkpoint is ahead
- The road ends ahead
- A bus stop is ahead
- There is a stop sign ahead
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Answer: D. There is a stop sign ahead
This warning sign shows a stop sign is coming up, so be ready to stop completely.
Question 4 of 25
What does this sign warn you about?
- A divided road begins
- Two-way traffic ahead, so expect oncoming vehicles
- You may use either lane
- A one-way road begins
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Answer: B. Two-way traffic ahead, so expect oncoming vehicles
The road ahead carries traffic in both directions. Keep left and watch for oncoming vehicles.
Question 5 of 25
What does this sign warn you about?
- A cattle market is ahead
- A zoo is ahead
- Farm animals may be on the road
- Animals are not allowed on this road
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Answer: C. Farm animals may be on the road
Stock may be on or crossing the road. Slow down and do not sound your horn near animals.
Question 6 of 25
What does this sign warn you about?
- Water may be flowing across the road ahead
- A car wash ahead
- A river bridge ahead
- A boat ramp ahead
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Answer: A. Water may be flowing across the road ahead
A ford is where the road goes through a stream. Check the depth and do not cross if the water is too deep or fast.
Question 7 of 25
You see this sign. It is raining heavily and you can only see a short way ahead. What should you do?
- Keep up with the fastest vehicles
- Drive at 100 km/h with your hazard lights on
- Drive at exactly 100 km/h
- Drive slower than 100 km/h to suit the conditions
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Answer: D. Drive slower than 100 km/h to suit the conditions
A speed limit is a maximum, not a target. You must drive to the conditions, such as rain or fog, even when you are under the limit.
Question 8 of 25
What does this sign warn you about?
- A pedestrian mall ahead
- Traffic lights ahead
- A railway crossing ahead
- A police checkpoint ahead
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Answer: B. Traffic lights ahead
This warning sign shows traffic signals ahead. Be ready to stop if the lights change.
Question 9 of 25
What does this sign warn you about?
- Loose stones on the road, which can be slippery and chip windscreens
- A road closed to cars
- Road works with workers on the road
- A car park ahead
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Answer: A. Loose stones on the road, which can be slippery and chip windscreens
Loose gravel can be slippery and stones can be thrown up. Slow down, keep left and leave more space.
Question 10 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- A detour is ahead
- Keep right of the traffic island
- You must turn right at the next intersection
- Traffic on this road may only travel in the direction of the arrow
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Answer: D. Traffic on this road may only travel in the direction of the arrow
A one-way sign shows that all traffic on that road travels in the direction of the arrow.
Question 11 of 25
You see this sign at a one-lane bridge. What must you do?
- Stop only if a truck is coming
- Cross first because you have priority
- Give way to vehicles coming from the other direction
- Sound your horn and cross
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Answer: C. Give way to vehicles coming from the other direction
This one-lane bridge sign means you must give way to oncoming traffic. Cross only when no one is coming.
Question 12 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- A bus stop where cars may park
- A lane for all heavy vehicles
- A lane reserved for buses during the times shown
- A lane where buses are banned
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Answer: C. A lane reserved for buses during the times shown
Only buses, and any other vehicles shown on the sign, may use a bus lane during its hours of operation.
Question 13 of 25
What does this sign warn you about?
- The road becomes one-way
- A passing lane begins
- A lane ends ahead and traffic must merge
- A bridge ahead
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Answer: C. A lane ends ahead and traffic must merge
One lane is ending. Drivers in that lane must merge safely with the traffic beside them.
Question 14 of 25
What does this sign warn you about?
- A right-turn lane begins
- The road ends ahead
- You must turn right ahead
- A side road joins on the right ahead
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Answer: D. A side road joins on the right ahead
The thinner line on the right shows a side road joining the road you are on.
Question 15 of 25
What does this sign warn you about?
- A river crossing ahead
- A winding road with a series of curves ahead
- A slippery road ahead
- A road that narrows ahead
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Answer: B. A winding road with a series of curves ahead
This sign warns of several bends one after another. Slow down and keep left.
Question 16 of 25
What does this sign warn you about?
- Traffic from another lane or road will join yours ahead
- A sharp left bend ahead
- A one-way road ahead
- Your lane ends and you must stop
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Answer: A. Traffic from another lane or road will join yours ahead
A merge sign warns that traffic will be joining your lane. Adjust your speed and position to let vehicles merge safely.
Question 17 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- You must not drive into this road
- Road closed to trucks only
- One-way road ahead
- No parking at any time
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Answer: A. You must not drive into this road
A red circle with a white bar means no entry. Traffic on the other side is coming towards you.
Question 18 of 25
What does this sign warn you about?
- A railway crossing ahead
- A first aid post ahead
- A crossroads ahead
- A hospital ahead
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Answer: C. A crossroads ahead
The cross symbol shows a crossroads intersection ahead.
Question 19 of 25
What does this sign warn you about?
- A road is closed ahead
- A school is ahead
- There is a give way sign ahead
- Oncoming traffic must give way to you
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Answer: C. There is a give way sign ahead
This yellow warning sign shows a give way sign is coming up, so get ready to slow down and give way.
Question 20 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- Car parking area
- Two lanes merge ahead
- You must not pass other moving vehicles
- Overtaking lane ahead
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Answer: C. You must not pass other moving vehicles
This sign means passing (overtaking) other moving vehicles is not allowed.
Question 21 of 25
A school patrol holds out this sign at a crossing. What must you do?
- Stop only if a child is already on the road
- Slow down and drive around the children
- Sound your horn to warn the children
- Stop and stay stopped until the signs are pulled back
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Answer: D. Stop and stay stopped until the signs are pulled back
When school patrol stop signs are out across the road, you must stop and wait until the signs are withdrawn.
Question 22 of 25
Two vehicles arrive at an intersection. You face this sign and the other driver faces a stop sign. Who goes first?
- The larger vehicle goes first
- The other driver goes first
- Whoever is turning right goes first
- You go first, because the other driver must stop and give way to all traffic
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Answer: D. You go first, because the other driver must stop and give way to all traffic
A give way sign tells you to give way to all traffic except vehicles at a stop sign, and the stop-sign driver must give way to all traffic.
Question 23 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- You must not turn right
- Give way to traffic turning right
- You must turn right
- Right turn only for buses
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Answer: A. You must not turn right
A red circle with a red slash across a black arrow means the movement shown is not allowed.
Question 24 of 25
What does this sign mean?
- A lane for vehicles towing trailers
- Only taxis may use the lane
- Only vehicles carrying at least two people may use the lane during the times shown
- A lane for drivers in a hurry
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Answer: C. Only vehicles carrying at least two people may use the lane during the times shown
A T2 transit lane may be used by vehicles with two or more people in them, as well as any other vehicles allowed by the sign.
Question 25 of 25
What does this sign warn you about?
- A truck stop ahead
- A ramp for broken-down vehicles
- A steep downhill slope ahead
- A road that floods
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Answer: C. A steep downhill slope ahead
This sign warns of a steep descent. Use a lower gear so you do not rely only on your brakes.

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