NZ Motorcycle Learner Theory Test Practice 2026: Test de práctica 2

Test de práctica 2 de 4 de NZ Motorcycle Learner Theory Test Practice: 35 preguntas más con respuestas y explicaciones.

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110 preguntas
Revisado el 11 de octubre de 2026

Pregunta 1 de 35
Which licence class covers motorcycles in New Zealand?
- Class 4
- Class 6
- Class 2
- Class 1
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. Class 6
Motorcycles, mopeds and ATVs are class 6 licences.
Pregunta 2 de 35
Before your first lesson, what should you ask to see from a paid motorcycle instructor?
- Proof they hold a driving instructor (I) endorsement
- Their motorcycle registration papers
- Their own helmet receipt
- Their school report
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. Proof they hold a driving instructor (I) endorsement
Paid instructors must hold an I endorsement for each licence class they teach.
Pregunta 3 de 35
A learner rider breaks their licence conditions. What can happen?
- They automatically get a restricted licence
- They can get demerit points and a fine, and police can stop them riding
- Only a written warning is possible
- Nothing, conditions are only advice
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. They can get demerit points and a fine, and police can stop them riding
Breaking conditions can lead to a ticket, demerit points and a fine. Police can also stop you riding.
Pregunta 4 de 35
Who must wear an approved safety helmet on a motorcycle?
- Only riders on the open road
- Only the rider
- Only riders under 20
- Both the rider and any pillion passenger
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. Both the rider and any pillion passenger
The law requires every rider and pillion passenger to wear an approved helmet, securely fastened.
Pregunta 5 de 35
How can you tell that a motorcycle helmet is approved?
- It was made in New Zealand
- It is a bright colour
- It has a tinted visor
- It has a sticker showing it meets an approved standard
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. It has a sticker showing it meets an approved standard
An approved helmet carries a label or sticker showing the standard it meets.
Pregunta 6 de 35
Which of these is an approved standard for motorcycle helmets in New Zealand?
- NZS 3604
- EN 1078
- UN/ECE Regulation No. 22
- ISO 9001
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. UN/ECE Regulation No. 22
UN/ECE Regulation No. 22 is one of the accepted helmet standards, along with AS 1698, NZS 5430, FMVSS 218 and JIS T8133.
Pregunta 7 de 35
Your helmet falls off your seat onto concrete. It looks fine. What should you do?
- Keep using it if there are no cracks
- Tape over the area that hit the ground
- Replace it, because the damage may not be visible
- Use it only for short trips
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. Replace it, because the damage may not be visible
A drop onto a hard surface can damage a helmet in ways you cannot see.
Pregunta 8 de 35
Why should you never buy a second-hand helmet?
- It may have hidden damage from a drop or crash
- It is illegal to sell helmets
- Old helmets are too heavy
- Second-hand helmets cannot be fastened
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. It may have hidden damage from a drop or crash
You cannot know if a used helmet has been dropped or crashed, so NZTA advises never to buy one second-hand.
Pregunta 9 de 35
How should you clean your helmet?
- With any household solvent
- With methylated spirits
- With petrol to remove grease
- With soap and water only
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. With soap and water only
Solvents such as petrol or methylated spirits can weaken the helmet shell.
Pregunta 10 de 35
How should a motorcycle helmet fit?
- Snugly, and securely fastened
- Unfastened on short trips
- Loosely, so it is comfortable
- Pushed back to show the forehead
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. Snugly, and securely fastened
A loose helmet is almost as bad as no helmet at all.
Pregunta 11 de 35
What type of visor or glasses should you wear when riding at night?
- A dark tinted visor
- Mirrored sunglasses
- No eye protection at all
- A clear, clean, scratch-free visor or glasses
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. A clear, clean, scratch-free visor or glasses
Never wear dark or tinted visors, goggles or glasses at night.
Pregunta 12 de 35
Your visor gets smeared while riding. What should you do?
- Ride with your head turned sideways
- Wipe it with your glove while riding
- Speed up to dry it
- Pull over safely and clean it
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. Pull over safely and clean it
Pull over somewhere safe before cleaning your visor.
Pregunta 13 de 35
What is the best footwear for riding?
- Running shoes
- Shoes with long loose laces
- Jandals
- Strong boots that cover your ankles
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. Strong boots that cover your ankles
Boots made of leather or strong synthetic material protect your feet and ankles.
Pregunta 14 de 35
Why should you dress warmly even on a fine day?
- Warm clothes make the motorcycle go faster
- It stops the helmet from fogging
- Wind chill can lower your body temperature and slow your reactions
- It is a legal requirement in summer
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. Wind chill can lower your body temperature and slow your reactions
Wind chill on a motorcycle can cause tiredness, slow reflexes and even hypothermia.
Pregunta 15 de 35
What helps other road users see you?
- Dark clothing
- A black tinted visor
- Riding close behind trucks
- Bright clothing, a reflective vest and a bright helmet
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. Bright clothing, a reflective vest and a bright helmet
NZTA suggests bright colours and a reflective vest so others can see you.
Pregunta 16 de 35
A vehicle is overtaking you. Where should you move in your lane?
- Towards the left
- Into the middle of the lane and speed up
- Stay exactly where you are and brake hard
- Towards the centre line
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. Towards the left
Moving left while you are being passed gives more space between you and the other vehicle.
Pregunta 17 de 35
A large truck is about to pass you and its wind gusts may push you. Where is a good lane position?
- On the road shoulder
- Right on the road edge
- Right next to the centre line
- Nearer the middle of your lane
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. Nearer the middle of your lane
Riding nearer the middle of the lane leaves room to adjust if a gust moves you.
Pregunta 18 de 35
You ride past a row of parked cars. Where should you ride in your lane?
- In the gutter
- In the right-hand part of the lane
- On the footpath side of the cars
- Close to the parked cars
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. In the right-hand part of the lane
Keeping to the right part of the lane gives space from opening doors and people stepping out.
Pregunta 19 de 35
Where do most crashes between motorcycles and other vehicles happen?
- On motorways
- In car parks
- On one-lane bridges
- At intersections
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. At intersections
Most motorcycle crashes with other vehicles happen at intersections, often when a vehicle turns or pulls out.
Pregunta 20 de 35
A car is waiting to pull out of a side road ahead. What should you assume?
- It will sound its horn first
- It will pull out into your path
- The driver has seen you
- It will wait until you pass
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. It will pull out into your path
NZTA advises that if a car can enter your path, it is safest to assume it will.
Pregunta 21 de 35
A driver is merging from a motorway on-ramp beside you. What should you do?
- Sound your horn and stay beside them
- Hold your position, they must see your headlight
- Speed up to block them
- Change lanes or make space for them
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. Change lanes or make space for them
Drivers merging at an angle may not see a motorcycle, so make space.
Pregunta 22 de 35
Why should you avoid riding beside another vehicle in the next lane?
- It may change lanes into you and block your escape route
- It is illegal to ride beside a car
- It makes your motorcycle use more fuel
- Your mirrors will touch
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. It may change lanes into you and block your escape route
Move ahead or drop back so you have clear space on both sides.
Pregunta 23 de 35
How do you check you have a 2-second gap behind the vehicle ahead?
- Check your speedometer
- Count the car lengths between you
- Look at its number plate
- Count "one thousand and one, one thousand and two" after it passes a fixed point
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. Count "one thousand and one, one thousand and two" after it passes a fixed point
If you reach the landmark before you finish counting, you are following too closely.
Pregunta 24 de 35
The road is wet and slippery. What following distance should you leave?
- 1 second
- 2 seconds
- At least 4 seconds
- 3 metres
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. At least 4 seconds
Double the 2-second gap to 4 seconds in bad weather or on wet or slippery roads.
Pregunta 25 de 35
You want to turn right at speed. Using countersteering, how do you start the lean?
- Apply the rear brake hard
- Press the left handlebar grip forward
- Lean your body left
- Press the right handlebar grip forward
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. Press the right handlebar grip forward
Pressing forward on the grip on the side you want to go makes the motorcycle lean that way.
Pregunta 26 de 35
What is usually the best way to stop quickly in a straight line?
- Use both brakes smoothly and firmly
- Use only the rear brake
- Pull the clutch and coast
- Use only the front brake, as hard as you can, at once
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. Use both brakes smoothly and firmly
The front brake gives most of the stopping power, and using both brakes together keeps the motorcycle stable.
Pregunta 27 de 35
Which vehicle is a moped under New Zealand rules?
- Any scooter with a top speed of 70 km/h
- An electric bicycle with pedals
- Any motorcycle under 250 cc
- A two- or three-wheeler with an engine of 50 cc or less and a top speed of 50 km/h or less
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. A two- or three-wheeler with an engine of 50 cc or less and a top speed of 50 km/h or less
A moped has an engine capacity of 50 cc or less and a maximum speed of 50 km/h or less.
Pregunta 28 de 35
What licence do you need to ride a moped on the road?
- A current New Zealand driver licence of any class
- A heavy vehicle licence
- No licence at all
- A full class 6 licence only
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. A current New Zealand driver licence of any class
You must have a current New Zealand driver licence, but it can be any class.
Pregunta 29 de 35
You have a learner licence and ride a moped. May you carry a passenger?
- Yes, in daylight
- Yes, on roads with a 50 km/h limit
- Yes, if the passenger is a child
- No, not with a learner licence
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. No, not with a learner licence
You cannot carry a passenger on a moped if you hold a learner licence.
Pregunta 30 de 35
Must moped riders wear a helmet on the road?
- Only on roads over 50 km/h
- Yes, an approved motorcycle helmet
- No, mopeds are exempt
- Only a cycle helmet is needed
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. Yes, an approved motorcycle helmet
All moped riders on New Zealand roads must wear an approved motorcycle helmet.
Pregunta 31 de 35
You are 19 and riding a motorcycle. What is your legal alcohol limit?
- Zero
- 50 mg per 100 mL of blood
- 250 micrograms per litre of breath
- 400 micrograms per litre of breath
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. Zero
Riders and drivers under 20 have a zero alcohol limit.
Pregunta 32 de 35
What is the breath alcohol limit for riders aged 20 and over?
- 400 micrograms per litre of breath
- Zero
- 250 micrograms per litre of breath
- 800 micrograms per litre of breath
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. 250 micrograms per litre of breath
Riders and drivers aged 20 or over must stay under 250 micrograms of alcohol per litre of breath.
Pregunta 33 de 35
On your motorcycle, how long should you signal before turning or changing lanes?
- At least 1 second
- At least 10 seconds
- At least 3 seconds
- Only once you begin to turn
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. At least 3 seconds
Signal for at least 3 seconds so others know what you plan to do.
Pregunta 34 de 35
You are entering a roundabout. Who must you give way to?
- Traffic coming from your right
- Nobody, motorcycles have priority
- Vehicles waiting to enter behind you
- Traffic coming from your left
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. Traffic coming from your right
At a roundabout you give way to all traffic coming from your right.
Pregunta 35 de 35
You are turning right. An oncoming car is turning left into the same road. Who gives way?
- The car turning left
- The larger vehicle
- You do
- Whoever arrived first
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. You do
Right-turning traffic gives way to opposite left-turning traffic.

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