NZ Motorcycle Learner Theory Test Practice 2026: Practice test 3

Practice test 3 of 4 for the NZ Motorcycle Learner Theory Test Practice: 25 more questions with answers and explanations.

Motorcycle
New Zealand
110 questions
Checked October 11, 2026

Question 1 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 2 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 3 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 4 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 5 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 6 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 7 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 8 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 9 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 10 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 11 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 12 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 13 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 14 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 15 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 16 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 17 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 18 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 19 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 20 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 21 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 22 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 23 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 24 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 25 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.

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