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NZ Heavy Vehicle Theory Test Practice (Class 2–5) 2026

Heavy vehicle licences in New Zealand (classes 2 to 5) start with a learner licence and a computer theory test of 35 questions, where you need 33 right. These questions cover the licence classes and how to step up, work time and logbook rules, certificates of fitness, size and speed limits, loads and safe heavy vehicle driving.

  • Bedrijfsvoertuig
  • Nieuw-Zeeland
  • 60 vragen
  • Gecontroleerd op 11 oktober 2026

Kort antwoord

Het officiële examen heeft 35 vragen. Geslaagd: 33 of 35. Afgenomen door: NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA), through driver licensing agents. Minimumleeftijd: No separate age is stated; you need a full class 1 licence held for 6 months before class 2. Oefen hier gratis met 60 vragen, elk met het antwoord en een uitleg. Gecontroleerd aan de hand van officiële bronnen op 11 oktober 2026.

Lees dit voordat je gaat oefenenBegin met de NZ Heavy Vehicle Licence Study Guide: notities in begrijpelijke taal, schema’s en de getallen die je moet onthouden.

  1. Vraag 1 van 25

    What is the gross laden weight (GLW) limit for vehicles you can drive on a class 1 car licence?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. 6000 kg or less

    Class 1 covers vehicles with a GLW or GCW of 6000 kg or less.

  2. Vraag 2 van 25

    Which licence class covers rigid vehicles with a GLW of 6001 kg to 18,000 kg?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Class 2

    Class 2 (medium rigid) covers rigid vehicles from 6001 kg to 18,000 kg GLW.

  3. Vraag 3 van 25

    On a class 2 licence, what is the largest combination vehicle (not a tractor and trailer) you may drive?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. A GCW of 12,000 kg or less

    Class 2 includes combination vehicles with a gross combined weight of 12,000 kg or less.

  4. Vraag 4 van 25

    A rigid truck has 2 axles and a GLW over 18,000 kg. Which is the lowest licence class that covers it?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Class 2

    Class 2 includes rigid vehicles with 2 axles and a GLW over 18,000 kg.

  5. Vraag 5 van 25

    Which licence class covers combination vehicles with a GCW of 12,001 kg to 25,000 kg?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Class 3

    Class 3 (medium combination) covers combinations from 12,001 kg to 25,000 kg GCW.

  6. Vraag 6 van 25

    Which licence class covers rigid vehicles with a GLW over 18,000 kg (other than 2-axle ones)?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Class 4

    Class 4 (heavy rigid) covers rigid vehicles, including tractors, with a GLW over 18,000 kg.

  7. Vraag 7 van 25

    Which licence class covers combination vehicles with a GCW over 25,000 kg?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Class 5

    Class 5 (heavy combination) covers combinations over 25,000 kg GCW and all vehicles in classes 1 to 4.

  8. Vraag 8 van 25

    A class 4 licence lets you drive vehicles in which other classes?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Classes 1 and 2, but not class 3

    Class 4 covers classes 1 and 2 but not class 3 combination vehicles.

  9. Vraag 9 van 25

    What is a "light trailer" for heavy licence classes?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. A trailer with a GLW of 3500 kg or less

    A class 2 or 4 holder may tow a light trailer (3500 kg GLW or less) behind a rigid vehicle in that class.

  10. Vraag 10 van 25

    What does GCW mean?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Gross combined weight of a vehicle and what it is towing

    Combination vehicle limits are set by gross combined weight (GCW).

  11. Vraag 11 van 25

    Which endorsement do you need to drive a forklift on a road?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. F

    An F endorsement is needed for forklifts.

  12. Vraag 12 van 25

    How often must a dangerous goods (D) endorsement be renewed by retesting?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Every 5 years

    The D endorsement must be retested every five years.

  13. Vraag 13 van 25

    How do you get an endorsement such as D (dangerous goods)?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Pass a course run by an approved course provider

    Endorsements need an appropriate course from an approved provider.

  14. Vraag 14 van 25

    What licence must you hold before you can apply for a class 2 learner licence?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. A full class 1 licence

    You need a full class 1 (car) licence before applying for class 2.

  15. Vraag 15 van 25

    How long must you have held a full class 1 licence before getting a class 2 learner licence?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. At least 6 months

    NZTA lists a current full class 1 licence held for 6 months for class 2L.

  16. Vraag 16 van 25

    You are 22. How long must you hold a full class 2 licence before a class 4 learner licence?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. 6 months

    Under 25s need a full class 2 licence for 6 months; drivers 25 and over need it for 3 months.

  17. Vraag 17 van 25

    You are 30. How long must you hold a full class 2 licence before a class 3 learner licence?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. 3 months

    Drivers aged 25 and over need a full class 2 licence for 3 months before class 3L.

  18. Vraag 18 van 25

    Which full licence must you hold before you can get a class 5 learner licence?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Class 4

    A class 5 learner licence needs a full class 4 licence (6 months if under 25, 3 months if 25 or over).

  19. Vraag 19 van 25

    How many questions are in a heavy vehicle learner licence theory test?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. 35

    Heavy vehicle theory tests are computer tests with 35 multiple-choice questions.

  20. Vraag 20 van 25

    How many questions must you get right to pass a heavy vehicle learner theory test?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. 33

    Heavy vehicle theory tests need 33 out of 35, a higher mark than the car test (32).

  21. Vraag 21 van 25

    You hold a heavy learner licence. Who may supervise you?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. A driver who has held a full licence for that class for at least 2 years

    Your supervisor must have held a full NZ licence for the class you are learning for at least two years.

  22. Vraag 22 van 25

    How long must you hold a heavy learner licence before a practical test for the full licence?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. At least 6 months, unless you do an approved course

    You need the learner licence for 6 months before the practical test, or you can complete an approved course instead.

  23. Vraag 23 van 25

    Which section of the heavy vehicle road code do heavy licence theory questions also come from?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. The truck loading section

    The heavy vehicle test includes questions from the truck loading section.

  24. Vraag 24 van 25

    You plan to run a goods business using a vehicle over 6000 kg. What will you probably need?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. A transport service licence

    If you operate a vehicle over 6000 kg you will probably need a transport service licence.

  25. Vraag 25 van 25

    What is the most continuous work time allowed before you must take a rest break?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. 5½ hours

    After 5½ hours of work time you must take a break of at least 30 minutes.

Wat je moet weten voor het examen

  • Heavy vehicle theory tests have 35 multiple-choice questions, and you need 33 correct to pass, one more than the car test.
  • You need a full class 1 licence before you can apply for a class 2 learner licence. Classes 3 and 4 build on a full class 2, and class 5 on a full class 4.
  • Drivers aged 25 and over need to hold the lower full licence for 3 months before the next learner class; under-25s need 6 months.
  • A heavy learner must be supervised by someone who has held a full licence for that class for at least two years.
  • Work time rules: a 30-minute break after 5½ hours, no more than 13 hours in a work day, at least 10 hours off between days, and a 24-hour break after 70 hours.
  • Heavy licence theory questions also come from the truck loading section of the heavy vehicle Road Code.

Veelgestelde vragen

How many questions are on the NZ heavy vehicle theory test?

There are 35 multiple-choice questions. You need at least 33 correct to pass.

Which heavy licence classes have a theory test?

NZTA's heavy vehicle Road Code includes theory test questions for class 2, 3 and 5 learner licences. Check with your driver licensing agent for your class.

What is the difference between class 2, 3, 4 and 5?

Class 2 is medium rigid (6001 to 18,000 kg GLW), class 3 is medium combination (12,001 to 25,000 kg GCW), class 4 is heavy rigid (over 18,000 kg GLW) and class 5 is heavy combination (over 25,000 kg GCW).

Is there a time limit on the heavy vehicle theory test?

We could not find an official time limit on the NZTA pages we checked, so our mock exam is not timed.

How do I move from a heavy learner licence to a full licence?

Hold the learner licence for at least six months and pass a practical test, or complete an approved course for that class.

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