NZ Learner Licence Theory Test Practice 2026: Test d’entraînement 6

1. Question 1 sur 25

   It is raining heavily. What should you do?

   • AFollow closer so you can see the car ahead
   • BKeep your normal speed
   • CSlow down, switch on your headlights and leave more space ahead
   • DTurn on your hazard lights and speed up
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. Slow down, switch on your headlights and leave more space ahead

   Rain cuts your vision and grip. Slow down, use headlights and increase your following distance.

2. Question 2 sur 25

   Water is flowing across a road at a ford and you cannot tell how deep it is. What should you do?

   • ADrive through fast
   • BDo not cross; find another way or wait
   • CFollow a truck through
   • DCross in the middle at high speed
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. Do not cross; find another way or wait

   Moving water can sweep a car away. If you are not sure of the depth, do not cross.

3. Question 3 sur 25

   Journeys in New Zealand often take longer than the map suggests. Why?

   • AFuel stations are always closed
   • BMany roads are narrow, hilly and winding
   • CSpeed limits are 60 km/h everywhere
   • DMost roads are motorways with tolls
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. Many roads are narrow, hilly and winding

   Many roads are narrow, hilly and winding, with one lane each way, so allow plenty of time.

4. Question 4 sur 25

   An oncoming car is approaching at night and your headlights are on full beam. What should you do?

   • AFlash your lights several times
   • BSwitch off all your lights
   • CKeep full beam on so they see you
   • DDip your headlights so you do not dazzle the other driver
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. Dip your headlights so you do not dazzle the other driver

   Full beam can blind other drivers. Dip your headlights for oncoming traffic.

5. Question 5 sur 25

   You are following another car at night. Which headlights should you use?

   • ADipped beam
   • BParking lights only
   • CNo lights
   • DFull beam
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. Dipped beam

   Full beam shining into the mirrors of the car ahead can dazzle its driver. Use dipped beam when following.

6. Question 6 sur 25

   An oncoming driver dazzles you with full beam. What should you do?

   • ASlow down and look towards the left edge of the road
   • BSwitch to full beam to dazzle them back
   • CSpeed up to pass them quickly
   • DClose your eyes for a moment
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. Slow down and look towards the left edge of the road

   Looking to the left edge helps you keep your position while your eyes recover.

7. Question 7 sur 25

   When should you use your hazard warning lights?

   • AWhen your vehicle has broken down and is a hazard to others
   • BWhen you park illegally for a short time
   • CWhen driving in heavy rain
   • DWhen you want to thank another driver
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. When your vehicle has broken down and is a hazard to others

   Hazard lights warn others that your stopped vehicle is a hazard.

8. Question 8 sur 25

   Your car breaks down on a busy road. What should you do first?

   • AStand behind the car to warn traffic
   • BMove it off the road if you can and switch on your hazard lights
   • CTry to fix it in the middle of the lane
   • DLeave it where it is and walk away
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. Move it off the road if you can and switch on your hazard lights

   Get the car out of the traffic flow if possible and warn others with hazard lights.

9. Question 9 sur 25

   Why must you keep your windscreen clean and clear?

   • ASo you can see the road and hazards clearly
   • BSo the radio works
   • CBecause it helps the engine run better
   • DTo pass the eyesight test
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. So you can see the road and hazards clearly

   The road rules require your windscreen to be kept clear so that you can see properly.

10. Question 10 sur 25

    Your load is not tied down properly. What could happen?

    • ANothing if you drive slowly
    • BIt helps the car brake
    • CIt makes the car use less fuel
    • DIt could fall onto the road and cause a crash
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. It could fall onto the road and cause a crash

    Unsafe loads can fall off and endanger other road users. Make sure every load is secure.

11. Question 11 sur 25

    A ball rolls onto the road ahead in a residential street. What should you expect?

    • ARoad works ahead
    • BA child may run out after it
    • CNothing; drive on
    • DA dog show is nearby
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. A child may run out after it

    Children often chase balls without looking. Slow down and be ready to stop.

12. Question 12 sur 25

    You see a parked car with its brake lights on and someone in the driver's seat. What might happen?

    • AIt is waiting for you to park beside it
    • BIt will stay there all day
    • CIt is about to reverse onto the footpath
    • DIt may pull out or a door may open
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. It may pull out or a door may open

    Signs of life in a parked car mean it may move off or a door may open. Be ready.

13. Question 13 sur 25

    A large truck ahead is turning left at an intersection. Why should you hold back?

    • ALarge vehicles may swing out wide to make the turn
    • BTrucks always stop suddenly
    • CThey are allowed to reverse at intersections
    • DTrucks never signal
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Large vehicles may swing out wide to make the turn

    Long vehicles need extra room and may move out before turning. Give them space.

14. Question 14 sur 25

    Why should you stay out of a truck driver's blind spots?

    • ATrucks are slower in blind spots
    • BIt is illegal to be beside a truck
    • CBlind spots are only at the front
    • DThe driver may not see you and could move into your path
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. The driver may not see you and could move into your path

    If you cannot see the truck's mirrors, the driver probably cannot see you.

15. Question 15 sur 25

    Why should you look twice for motorcycles at intersections?

    • AThey are small and easy to miss, and their speed is hard to judge
    • BThey always have priority
    • CThey must stop at every intersection
    • DThey do not use indicators
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. They are small and easy to miss, and their speed is hard to judge

    Many crashes happen because drivers fail to see motorcyclists at intersections.

16. Question 16 sur 25

    Your passengers are noisy and distracting you. What should you do?

    • ADrive faster to get there sooner
    • BAsk them to be quiet, or stop safely until things calm down
    • CTurn around to talk to them
    • DIgnore it and keep looking at them in the mirror
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Ask them to be quiet, or stop safely until things calm down

    Distractions take your attention off the road. Choose passengers who will not distract you.

17. Question 17 sur 25

    You need to look at a map on your phone. What is the safest way to do it?

    • ALook at it quickly at speed
    • BPull over and stop safely first
    • CHold the phone low in your lap
    • DAsk a passenger to hold it in front of the windscreen
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Pull over and stop safely first

    Using a hand-held phone while driving is illegal and dangerous. Stop safely before you use it.

18. Question 18 sur 25

    A bus ahead signals to pull out from a bus stop. What should you do?

    • AOvertake on the left
    • BSound your horn
    • CBe ready to slow down and let it pull out safely
    • DSpeed up to pass it
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Be ready to slow down and let it pull out safely

    Buses pulling out need space. Watch for passengers too, as people may cross near the bus.

19. Question 19 sur 25

    You arrive at a crash and people are hurt. What should you do first?

    • ATake photos first
    • BMake sure you are safe, warn other traffic and call for help
    • CDrive past without stopping
    • DMove the injured people straight away
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Make sure you are safe, warn other traffic and call for help

    Protect yourself and others from more danger, then get emergency help.

20. Question 20 sur 25

    You are driving through a road works site. What should you do?

    • AKeep your usual speed if no one is working
    • BIgnore orange signs
    • COvertake vehicles to get through faster
    • DSlow down and follow the temporary speed limits and signs
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Slow down and follow the temporary speed limits and signs

    Temporary signs and limits protect road workers and drivers. Obey them.

21. Question 21 sur 25

    Why is it dangerous to speed up when someone is overtaking you?

    • AIt can trap them on the wrong side of the road
    • BIt is only dangerous at night
    • CIt makes your car harder to steer
    • DIt wastes fuel
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. It can trap them on the wrong side of the road

    Let overtaking drivers pass. Speeding up can cause a head-on crash.

22. Question 22 sur 25

    You plan to make a U-turn. What must you do?

    • AMake it on a bend
    • BSignal left first
    • CMake sure it is allowed and give way to all other traffic
    • DMake the turn quickly before cars come
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Make sure it is allowed and give way to all other traffic

    Only make a U-turn where it is allowed and safe, giving way to all other vehicles.

23. Question 23 sur 25

    How should you enter a motorway from an on-ramp?

    • AStop at the end of the ramp and wait
    • BCross straight into the right lane
    • CBuild up speed on the ramp and merge into a safe gap
    • DDrive slowly onto the motorway
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Build up speed on the ramp and merge into a safe gap

    Use the on-ramp to match the speed of motorway traffic and merge smoothly into a gap.

24. Question 24 sur 25

    You missed your exit on a motorway. What should you do?

    • ACarry on to the next exit
    • BReverse back along the shoulder
    • CStop and wait for a gap to back up
    • DMake a U-turn across the median
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Carry on to the next exit

    Never reverse or turn around on a motorway. Take the next exit.

25. Question 25 sur 25

    What should you do on a long downhill slope?

    • ASwitch off the engine
    • BKeep your foot on the brake all the way
    • CUse a lower gear so the engine helps slow the car
    • DCoast in neutral
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Use a lower gear so the engine helps slow the car

    A lower gear helps control speed and stops your brakes overheating.

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