NZ Learner Licence Theory Test Practice 2026: Oefenexamen 5

1. Vraag 1 van 25

   You see a cyclist ahead on a narrow road with oncoming traffic. What should you do?

   • ASlow down and wait until you can pass safely with plenty of space
   • BFollow very closely until they stop
   • CSqueeze past quickly
   • DSound your horn to move them over
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Slow down and wait until you can pass safely with plenty of space

   Pass cyclists only when it is safe to give them enough room.

2. Vraag 2 van 25

   You come across sheep or cattle on a rural road. What should you do?

   • ASlow down, and do not sound your horn
   • BSound your horn to move them
   • CRev your engine to scare them off
   • DDrive through quickly
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Slow down, and do not sound your horn

   Slow down near animals and do not sound your horn, as noise can startle them.

3. Vraag 3 van 25

   You are reversing out of a driveway at home. Why must you take extra care?

   • AYou might use too much fuel
   • BYour lights may not work
   • CSmall children can be hard to see behind a vehicle
   • DYour engine may stall
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Small children can be hard to see behind a vehicle

   Young children may be behind the car and hidden from view. Look carefully and reverse slowly.

4. Vraag 4 van 25

   A person with a white cane is waiting to cross the road. What should you do?

   • AStop and give them plenty of time to cross
   • BDrive around them quickly
   • CSound your horn to tell them it is safe
   • DFlash your lights
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Stop and give them plenty of time to cross

   A white cane often means the person is blind or has low vision. Be patient and give them time.

5. Vraag 5 van 25

   The red lights are flashing at a railway level crossing. What must you do?

   • AStop, and go only after the lights stop flashing
   • BStop, then go after 10 seconds
   • CSlow down and go through
   • DCross quickly if you cannot see a train
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Stop, and go only after the lights stop flashing

   Flashing red lights mean stop. Go only after the lights stop flashing.

6. Vraag 6 van 25

   There is a stop sign at a railway crossing. What must you do?

   • AStop only if you can hear a train
   • BSlow down and cross
   • CCross quickly to clear the track
   • DStop, and cross only if no trains are coming from either direction
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Stop, and cross only if no trains are coming from either direction

   At a railway stop sign, stop and cross only when no trains are coming either way.

7. Vraag 7 van 25

   There is a give way sign at a railway crossing. What must you do?

   • AAlways stop for 30 seconds
   • BSound your horn and cross
   • CCross without slowing
   • DSlow down, be ready to stop, and cross only if no trains are coming
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Slow down, be ready to stop, and cross only if no trains are coming

   At a railway give way sign, slow down, be ready to stop and cross only if no train is coming.

8. Vraag 8 van 25

   Traffic ahead is queued just past a level crossing. What should you do?

   • AStop with your back wheels on the tracks
   • BWait before the crossing until there is room for your car on the other side
   • COvertake the queue
   • DDrive onto the tracks and wait
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Wait before the crossing until there is room for your car on the other side

   Never stop on the tracks. Only cross when you can get all the way over.

9. Vraag 9 van 25

   Why should you never try to beat a train to a crossing?

   • ATrains always stop for cars
   • BTrains travel slowly in towns
   • CTrains are faster than they look and cannot stop quickly
   • DIt is allowed if the barrier is still up
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Trains are faster than they look and cannot stop quickly

   Trains are heavy and take a long distance to stop, and it is hard to judge their speed.

10. Vraag 10 van 25

    How close to an intersection may you park?

    • ANo closer than 6 metres, unless signs or markings allow it
    • BNo closer than 2 metres
    • CAnywhere if your hazard lights are on
    • DNo closer than 1 metre
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. No closer than 6 metres, unless signs or markings allow it

    You must not stop or park within an intersection or within 6 metres of one, unless it is allowed.

11. Vraag 11 van 25

    How close to a bus stop sign may you stop or park?

    • ANo closer than 1 metre
    • BRight next to it if no bus is coming
    • CNo closer than 6 metres
    • DNo closer than 3 metres
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. No closer than 6 metres

    You must not stop, stand or park within 6 metres of a bus stop sign.

12. Vraag 12 van 25

    You park so that your car blocks a neighbour's driveway. Is this allowed?

    • AYes, if you leave a note
    • BYes, for up to 10 minutes
    • CNo, you must not block entry to or exit from a driveway
    • DYes, at night
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. No, you must not block entry to or exit from a driveway

    You must not stop, stand or park so that you block a driveway.

13. Vraag 13 van 25

    On a two-way road, you park on the right side, facing oncoming traffic. What could happen?

    • AYou can be fined or towed for facing the wrong way
    • BNothing, it is allowed
    • CNothing, as long as your lights are on
    • DYou get a warning only
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. You can be fined or towed for facing the wrong way

    On a two-way road, park facing the same way as traffic on that side. You can be fined or towed for parking the wrong way.

14. Vraag 14 van 25

    What do broken (dashed) yellow lines along the edge of the road mean?

    • AParking for up to 2 hours
    • BCycle lane
    • CNo stopping
    • DTaxi stand
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. No stopping

    Do not stop where there are no-stopping signs or broken yellow lines.

15. Vraag 15 van 25

    You want to stop to take a photo of the view. Where should you stop?

    • ACompletely off the road in a safe place
    • BOn a bend so you get the best view
    • CIn your lane with hazard lights on
    • DOn a one-lane bridge
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Completely off the road in a safe place

    Pull completely off the road to stop, and never where no-stopping signs or broken yellow lines are.

16. Vraag 16 van 25

    What is a flush median?

    • AAn area marked with white diagonal lines that separates opposing traffic
    • BA raised concrete strip between lanes
    • CA parking area in the centre of the road
    • DA lane for buses only
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. An area marked with white diagonal lines that separates opposing traffic

    A flush median is a painted area of white diagonal lines that keeps opposing traffic apart.

17. Vraag 17 van 25

    You park on a steep downhill slope next to a kerb. Which way should you turn your front wheels?

    • AIt does not matter
    • BAway from the kerb
    • CStraight ahead
    • DTowards the kerb
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Towards the kerb

    Turning the wheels into the kerb means the car will roll into the kerb, not into traffic, if the brake fails.

18. Vraag 18 van 25

    You are driving on an unsealed (gravel) road. What should you do?

    • ADrive in the middle where it is smoother
    • BKeep left and slow down
    • CBrake hard on bends
    • DKeep the same speed as on a sealed road
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Keep left and slow down

    Unsealed roads can be slippery. Keep left and slow down.

19. Vraag 19 van 25

    You meet an oncoming car on a gravel road. Why should you slow down even more?

    • AYour tyres will wear out faster
    • BDust reduces visibility and loose stones can chip your windscreen
    • CGravel roads have lower speed limits at night
    • DThe other driver must stop for you
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Dust reduces visibility and loose stones can chip your windscreen

    Slow down further when meeting oncoming vehicles on unsealed roads, because of dust and flying stones.

20. Vraag 20 van 25

    On a long drive, how often should you take a break?

    • AOnly when you feel very sleepy
    • BNever, it is better to arrive quickly
    • CEvery six hours
    • DAbout every two hours
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. About every two hours

    Take a break about every two hours to avoid fatigue.

21. Vraag 21 van 25

    You start to feel sleepy while driving. What should you do?

    • ATurn the radio up loud
    • BStop somewhere safe and have a 15 to 30 minute nap
    • CDrive faster to get there sooner
    • DOpen the window and keep driving
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Stop somewhere safe and have a 15 to 30 minute nap

    If you feel sleepy, stop somewhere safe and nap for 15 to 30 minutes. If you are very tired, stay the night.

22. Vraag 22 van 25

    When is the riskiest time to drive if you are tired?

    • AMid-morning
    • BRight after a short break
    • CJust after a good night's sleep
    • DDuring the hours you would normally be asleep
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. During the hours you would normally be asleep

    Avoid driving during your normal sleeping hours, when you are most likely to feel drowsy.

23. Vraag 23 van 25

    Which of these helps prevent fatigue on a long trip?

    • ASkipping breaks to save time
    • BSharing the driving and drinking plenty of fluids
    • CEating a large meal before you leave
    • DDriving through the night
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Sharing the driving and drinking plenty of fluids

    Share the driving if you can, avoid big meals and drink plenty of fluids.

24. Vraag 24 van 25

    What should you do before a winter trip through the mountains?

    • ATurn off your headlights to save power
    • BCheck the weather forecast and road conditions, and carry snow chains if needed
    • CDrive only at night when traffic is light
    • DLet some air out of your tyres
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Check the weather forecast and road conditions, and carry snow chains if needed

    Check forecasts and road conditions before you travel, and know how to fit snow chains if your vehicle has them.

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    A road through a shady valley may be icy on a cold morning. What should you do?

    • AUse cruise control
    • BSpeed up to get through quickly
    • CSlow down and avoid sudden braking or steering
    • DDrive close to the car ahead to follow its tracks
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Slow down and avoid sudden braking or steering

    Ice can stay in shaded areas. Drive slowly and smoothly so you do not lose grip.

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