NZ Learner Licence Theory Test Practice 2026: Test d’entraînement 4

1. Question 1 sur 25

   What is the maximum speed for a vehicle over 3500 kg on a 100 km/h road?

   • A110 km/h
   • B100 km/h
   • C80 km/h
   • D90 km/h
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. 90 km/h

   Vehicles over 3500 kg must not exceed 90 km/h, even on roads marked 100 km/h.

2. Question 2 sur 25

   You are passing a school bus that has stopped to let children off. What is the maximum speed?

   • A10 km/h
   • B50 km/h
   • C20 km/h
   • D30 km/h
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. 20 km/h

   You must not drive faster than 20 km/h while passing any part of a school bus that has stopped to pick up or drop off children.

3. Question 3 sur 25

   Why is it extra important to go slowly past a stopped school bus?

   • AChildren may run out from in front of or behind the bus
   • BThe road is always slippery there
   • CThe bus driver may wave at you
   • DThe bus may reverse
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. Children may run out from in front of or behind the bus

   Children getting off a bus may cross suddenly and can be hidden by the bus.

4. Question 4 sur 25

   A yellow sign under a curve warning shows 45. What does it mean?

   • AThe minimum speed is 45 km/h
   • BThe curve is 45 metres away
   • C45 km/h is the advised safe speed for that curve
   • DThe legal speed limit is 45 km/h for the next 45 km
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. 45 km/h is the advised safe speed for that curve

   Curve warning signs can show an advisory speed: a safe and comfortable speed for the curve in good conditions.

5. Question 5 sur 25

   Why should you leave a big gap behind the vehicle in front?

   • ASo the driver in front can reverse
   • BSo you have time and space to stop if it brakes suddenly
   • CTo use less fuel
   • DSo other cars can park there
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. So you have time and space to stop if it brakes suddenly

   A safe following distance gives you time to react and stop if the vehicle ahead slows or stops suddenly.

6. Question 6 sur 25

   When should you make your following distance bigger?

   • AOnly on motorways
   • BOnly when following a car
   • CWhen you are in a hurry
   • DIn rain, fog, on gravel or at night
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. In rain, fog, on gravel or at night

   Stopping distances get longer on wet or loose surfaces and you see less at night or in fog, so leave more space.

7. Question 7 sur 25

   Your car starts to skid on a wet road. What should you do first?

   • AEase off the accelerator and steer smoothly where you want to go
   • BTurn the wheel sharply the other way
   • CBrake as hard as you can
   • DPull the handbrake
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. Ease off the accelerator and steer smoothly where you want to go

   Sudden braking or steering makes a skid worse. Ease off and steer smoothly.

8. Question 8 sur 25

   What is the safest speed on a winding, narrow country road?

   • AA speed at which you can stop within the distance you can see
   • BAs fast as the car ahead
   • CAny speed, if you keep left
   • DThe posted limit at all times
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. A speed at which you can stop within the distance you can see

   On narrow, winding roads you often cannot see far ahead. Drive at a speed that lets you stop in the clear distance you can see.

9. Question 9 sur 25

   There is a solid yellow line on your side of the centre line. What does it mean?

   • AYou must not overtake, because it is too dangerous
   • BThe road is closed ahead
   • CYou may overtake with care
   • DYou must drive on the yellow line
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. You must not overtake, because it is too dangerous

   A solid yellow no-passing line on your side means overtaking is not allowed.

10. Question 10 sur 25

    There are two solid yellow lines down the centre of the road. Who may overtake?

    • AOnly traffic going uphill
    • BAnyone, if the road looks clear
    • CNobody, from either direction
    • DOnly cars, not trucks
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Nobody, from either direction

    A double yellow centre line means drivers on both sides must not overtake.

11. Question 11 sur 25

    How much clear road do you need ahead to overtake safely?

    • AEnough to get alongside the other car
    • BAt least 10 metres
    • CAt least 100 metres of clear road for the whole pass, including after you finish
    • DAbout 20 metres
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. At least 100 metres of clear road for the whole pass, including after you finish

    You need at least 100 metres of clear road in front of you for the whole pass, including after you have finished passing.

12. Question 12 sur 25

    Where should you never overtake?

    • AOn or near a corner
    • BOn a road with a broken white centre line and clear view
    • COn a passing lane
    • DOn a long straight with good visibility
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. On or near a corner

    Never overtake on or near a corner, where you cannot see oncoming traffic.

13. Question 13 sur 25

    You are stuck behind a slow truck on a road with one lane each way. What is the best plan?

    • AFlash your lights until they pull over
    • BOvertake on the next bend
    • CFollow closely to pressure the driver
    • DBe patient and wait for a passing lane
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Be patient and wait for a passing lane

    Most New Zealand roads have one lane each way. Use passing lanes to overtake and be patient until you reach one.

14. Question 14 sur 25

    You are driving slowly and a queue has built up behind you. What should you do?

    • ABrake to make them back off
    • BSpeed up beyond the speed limit
    • CKeep going; it is their problem
    • DPull over somewhere safe and let them pass
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Pull over somewhere safe and let them pass

    If you are driving slowly with traffic queued behind, pull over somewhere safe and let the traffic pass.

15. Question 15 sur 25

    You are overtaking a car. When should you move back to the left?

    • AOnly after 1 km
    • BWhen you can see the car you passed in your rear-view mirror
    • CAs soon as your front wheels are past its front
    • DStraight after you pull out
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. When you can see the car you passed in your rear-view mirror

    Move back only when you are well clear, so you do not cut in on the car you passed.

16. Question 16 sur 25

    You are approaching a one-lane bridge. What should you do?

    • ASound your horn and cross
    • BSlow down, check for oncoming traffic and be ready to stop if you must give way
    • CDrive in the middle of the road
    • DSpeed up to get across first
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Slow down, check for oncoming traffic and be ready to stop if you must give way

    At a one-lane bridge, slow down, check for oncoming traffic and stop if you need to give way.

17. Question 17 sur 25

    At a one-lane bridge you must give way, but no traffic is coming the other way. What may you do?

    • ATurn around and find another road
    • BCross the bridge with care
    • CWait for another vehicle to arrive
    • DWait until a bridge light turns green
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Cross the bridge with care

    If you must give way but no traffic is coming, you may cross.

18. Question 18 sur 25

    You are approaching a pedestrian crossing. A person is waiting at the kerb. What should you do?

    • AKeep going because they are not on the crossing yet
    • BSlow down and be ready to stop for them
    • CSound your horn
    • DSpeed up to pass before they step out
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Slow down and be ready to stop for them

    Slow down and be ready to stop for pedestrians who are on, entering or waiting at a crossing.

19. Question 19 sur 25

    A pedestrian crossing has no raised traffic island. A person is on the far side of the crossing. What must you do?

    • AGo if they are walking slowly
    • BStop and give way, because they are on part of the crossing
    • CSound your horn and go
    • DGo, because they are on the other half of the road
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Stop and give way, because they are on part of the crossing

    If there is no raised traffic island, you must stop and give way to pedestrians on any part of the crossing.

20. Question 20 sur 25

    A pedestrian has crossed in front of your car at a crossing. When may you drive on?

    • AOnly after 30 seconds
    • BWhen they are clear of your vehicle
    • CAs soon as they step onto the crossing
    • DWhen they reach the middle of your lane
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. When they are clear of your vehicle

    Wait until the pedestrian is clear of your vehicle before you continue.

21. Question 21 sur 25

    Traffic is queued past a pedestrian crossing. Should you drive onto the crossing?

    • AYes, if you stop on the stripes
    • BYes, if the lights are green
    • CYes, if no pedestrians are waiting
    • DNo, only enter if there is room to clear it on the other side
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. No, only enter if there is room to clear it on the other side

    Do not enter a crossing unless there is room for your vehicle to get right across it.

22. Question 22 sur 25

    How close to the approach side of a pedestrian crossing may you park?

    • ANo closer than 1 metre
    • BRight up to the stripes
    • CNo closer than 6 metres
    • DNo closer than 2 metres
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. No closer than 6 metres

    You must not park within 6 metres of your approach to a pedestrian crossing.

23. Question 23 sur 25

    What is a shared zone?

    • AA road for buses and taxis only
    • BA car park for car-pooling
    • CA length of road meant to be used by both pedestrians and vehicles
    • DA lane for cyclists and trucks
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. A length of road meant to be used by both pedestrians and vehicles

    A shared zone is a length of roadway intended for use by both pedestrians and vehicles, so drive slowly and watch for people.

24. Question 24 sur 25

    How much space should you leave when passing a cyclist?

    • AAt least 1 metre
    • BAt least 1.5 metres
    • CJust enough to avoid touching them
    • DAt least 0.5 metres
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. At least 1.5 metres

    Slow down near cyclists and leave at least 1.5 metres between your vehicle and the cyclist when you pass.

25. Question 25 sur 25

    Must cyclists wear a helmet on the road in New Zealand?

    • ANo, never
    • BYes, safety helmets are required for cyclists
    • COnly children
    • DOnly at night
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Yes, safety helmets are required for cyclists

    The road rules require cyclists to wear safety helmets.

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