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

Test próbny 2 z 2 – NZ Heavy Vehicle Theory Test Practice (Class 2–5): kolejne pytania z odpowiedziami i wyjaśnieniami (liczba pytań: 35).

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Nowa Zelandia
Pytania: 60
Sprawdzono 11 października 2026

Pytanie 1 z 35
How long must a rest break be after 5½ hours of continuous work time?
- At least 2 hours
- At least 10 minutes
- At least 15 minutes
- At least 30 minutes
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: D. At least 30 minutes
A rest break must be at least 30 minutes long.
Pytanie 2 z 35
What is the most work time allowed in a cumulative work day?
- 12 hours
- 10 hours
- 16 hours
- 13 hours
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: D. 13 hours
Work time in a cumulative work day is limited to 13 hours.
Pytanie 3 z 35
How long must the continuous break be between cumulative work days?
- At least 6 hours
- At least 8 hours
- At least 24 hours
- At least 10 hours
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: D. At least 10 hours
Take a continuous break of at least 10 hours between work days.
Pytanie 4 z 35
What is the most work time allowed in a cumulative work period?
- 70 hours
- 60 hours
- 80 hours
- 50 hours
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: A. 70 hours
Work time in a cumulative work period is capped at 70 hours.
Pytanie 5 z 35
After a cumulative work period of 70 hours, what break must you take?
- At least 10 hours
- At least 24 hours in a row
- At least 12 hours
- At least 48 hours
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: B. At least 24 hours in a row
After a cumulative work period you need a continuous break of at least 24 hours.
Pytanie 6 z 35
Which of these counts as work time?
- Sleeping in a rest area
- A 45-minute meal break away from the truck
- Time off at home
- Loading and unloading the truck
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: D. Loading and unloading the truck
Work time includes driving, loading, unloading, maintenance, administration and any other paid work.
Pytanie 7 z 35
You also have a paid evening job in a shop. Does it count towards your work time?
- Only if it is transport work
- Only on weekends
- No, only driving counts
- Yes, any paid employment counts
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: D. Yes, any paid employment counts
Work time includes any paid employment, whether or not it is transport related.
Pytanie 8 z 35
Which drivers must normally keep a logbook?
- Drivers of vehicles that need a class 2, 3, 4 or 5 licence
- Only bus drivers in cities
- Only drivers who work more than 70 hours
- Only drivers of class 1 cars
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: A. Drivers of vehicles that need a class 2, 3, 4 or 5 licence
Drivers of vehicles that need a class 2 to 5 licence must keep a logbook, unless an exemption applies.
Pytanie 9 z 35
How long must you keep completed logbooks?
- 7 years
- 12 months after the last entry
- 1 month
- 3 months
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: B. 12 months after the last entry
Completed logbooks must be kept for 12 months after the date of the last entry.
Pytanie 10 z 35
A heavy goods vehicle needing a class 2 licence works only within 50 km of its base. What applies?
- It may be exempt from logbooks, but work time limits still apply
- No rules apply at all
- The driver may work 20 hours a day
- It needs two logbooks
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: A. It may be exempt from logbooks, but work time limits still apply
Logbook exemptions do not remove the work time requirements.
Pytanie 11 z 35
Why are work time rules so important?
- They protect the road surface
- They reduce fuel use
- Driver fatigue is a major cause of fatal crashes
- They are only about pay
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: C. Driver fatigue is a major cause of fatal crashes
NZTA notes that driver fatigue is a major cause of fatal crashes.
Pytanie 12 z 35
What does a current certificate of fitness (CoF) show?
- The load is secure
- The driver has a heavy licence
- Road user charges are paid
- An approved inspector found the vehicle roadworthy at its last inspection
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: D. An approved inspector found the vehicle roadworthy at its last inspection
A CoF shows the vehicle passed its last inspection by an approved CoF inspector.
Pytanie 13 z 35
How long is a CoF usually issued for?
- Six months
- Two years
- One month
- Five years
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: A. Six months
A CoF is usually issued for six months, but periods from 3 to 12 months can be authorised, so check the label.
Pytanie 14 z 35
Where must the CoF label be displayed?
- Inside the windscreen on the driver's side
- On the rear bumper
- In the glovebox
- On the fuel tank
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: A. Inside the windscreen on the driver's side
The label goes inside the windscreen on the driver's side and must be clearly visible from outside.
Pytanie 15 z 35
Your truck fails its CoF inspection. How long do you have to repair it and have it re-inspected?
- 14 days
- 7 days
- 28 days
- 6 months
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: C. 28 days
You have 28 days, and until then you may only drive it to get it repaired and re-inspected.
Pytanie 16 z 35
When should you do a walk-around check of your heavy vehicle?
- At the start of each day
- Only after a crash
- Once a month
- Only before a CoF inspection
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: A. At the start of each day
NZTA advises a walk-around check of the vehicle at the start of each day.
Pytanie 17 z 35
Your truck is fitted with safety belts. What is the rule?
- They are optional in trucks
- Only passengers wear them
- Only on the motorway
- You must wear them, and they must be in good condition
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: D. You must wear them, and they must be in good condition
Not all heavy vehicles must have belts, but if belts are fitted you must use them.
Pytanie 18 z 35
What is the maximum width of a heavy rigid vehicle, including its load?
- 2.55 metres
- 2.75 metres
- 3.1 metres
- 2.3 metres
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: A. 2.55 metres
The standard width limit is 2.55 m, including the load.
Pytanie 19 z 35
What is the maximum height above the ground for a heavy vehicle and its load?
- 4.0 metres
- 3.8 metres
- 4.3 metres
- 5.0 metres
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: C. 4.3 metres
The standard maximum height is 4.3 metres.
Pytanie 20 z 35
What is the maximum length of a heavy rigid vehicle that is not towing, including its load?
- 12.6 metres
- 11 metres
- 15 metres
- 10 metres
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: A. 12.6 metres
A heavy rigid vehicle may be up to 12.6 m long; when towing, the rigid vehicle may be up to 11.5 m.
Pytanie 21 z 35
What is the maximum speed for a heavy vehicle on an open road with a 100 km/h limit?
- 80 km/h
- 90 km/h
- 100 km/h
- 110 km/h
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: B. 90 km/h
Heavy vehicles are limited to 90 km/h on open roads, and lower posted limits still apply.
Pytanie 22 z 35
What must a load on a truck be restrained against?
- Only wind on the motorway
- Only theft
- Only rain
- Movement from bumps, turns, braking and acceleration
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: D. Movement from bumps, turns, braking and acceleration
Any load must be restrained so it cannot move with road bumps, changes of direction, braking or accelerating.
Pytanie 23 z 35
Who checks that a heavy vehicle on the road meets CoF standards at the roadside?
- Only the vehicle owner
- A police officer can require a check at any time
- Nobody once the CoF is issued
- Only the insurance company
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: B. A police officer can require a check at any time
Police can require a roadside vehicle check at any time, and you can be fined for an unfit vehicle.
Pytanie 24 z 35
You are 23 and drive a truck. What is your legal breath alcohol limit?
- 250 micrograms per litre of breath
- 400 micrograms per litre of breath
- Zero
- 150 micrograms per litre of breath
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: A. 250 micrograms per litre of breath
Drivers aged 20 and over have a breath alcohol limit of 250 micrograms per litre.
Pytanie 25 z 35
You are 19 and learning to drive a class 2 truck. What is your alcohol limit?
- 400 micrograms per litre of breath
- Zero
- 50 mg per 100 mL of blood
- 250 micrograms per litre of breath
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: B. Zero
Drivers under 20 have a zero alcohol limit, whatever vehicle they drive.
Pytanie 26 z 35
You are towing a trailer on a wet road. What following distance should you keep, at least?
- 2 seconds
- 1 second
- 10 metres
- 4 seconds
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: D. 4 seconds
Double the 2-second rule to 4 seconds when towing or when the road is wet or slippery.
Pytanie 27 z 35
You are going down a long, steep hill in a loaded truck. What is the safest way to control your speed?
- Choose a low gear before the descent and use engine or exhaust braking
- Switch off the engine
- Coast down in neutral
- Ride the service brakes all the way down
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: A. Choose a low gear before the descent and use engine or exhaust braking
Using a low gear and engine braking saves the service brakes from overheating and fading.
Pytanie 28 z 35
Why are loaded trucks more likely to roll over than cars on a sharp bend?
- They have a higher centre of gravity
- Their tyres are wider
- They have more mirrors
- They have longer wheelbases only
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: A. They have a higher centre of gravity
A high centre of gravity makes a truck easier to tip, so slow down before bends.
Pytanie 29 z 35
Why does a long rigid truck need to swing wide when turning left at a tight corner?
- The rear wheels cut in and follow a tighter path than the front wheels
- The steering is slower
- To warn other drivers
- To use less fuel
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: A. The rear wheels cut in and follow a tighter path than the front wheels
Rear wheels track inside the front wheels, so plan the turn and watch for cyclists and kerbs.
Pytanie 30 z 35
When is the best time to check your load restraints on a long trip?
- Before you leave and again during the trip
- Never, once loaded at the depot
- Only at the end of the trip
- Only if a police officer asks
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: A. Before you leave and again during the trip
Loads can shift and lashings can loosen, so check them during the trip as well as before you go.
Pytanie 31 z 35
Why should you stop and rest when you feel drowsy, even if you are near your work time limit?
- Opening a window solves it
- Work time limits make drowsiness impossible
- Fatigue slows reactions and can cause you to fall asleep at the wheel
- Coffee removes all fatigue
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: C. Fatigue slows reactions and can cause you to fall asleep at the wheel
Work time limits are maximums. If you feel tired, stop and rest.
Pytanie 32 z 35
A low air pressure warning comes on in an air-braked truck. What should you do?
- Pump the brake pedal faster
- Keep driving to the next depot
- Ignore it if the brakes still work
- Stop safely as soon as possible and find the cause
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: D. Stop safely as soon as possible and find the cause
Low air pressure can lead to brake failure, so stop safely and check the system.
Pytanie 33 z 35
Why should you leave extra space in front when driving a loaded heavy vehicle?
- Because cars must not overtake trucks
- Heavy vehicles take longer to stop
- To save fuel only
- To make the truck look smaller
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: B. Heavy vehicles take longer to stop
More weight means a longer stopping distance, so keep a bigger gap ahead.
Pytanie 34 z 35
Why should you check your mirrors often in a heavy vehicle?
- Mirrors are only needed when reversing
- Cars never pass trucks
- There are large blind spots around the cab and trailer
- To check your appearance
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: C. There are large blind spots around the cab and trailer
Frequent mirror checks help you track vehicles in the large blind spots beside and behind you.
Pytanie 35 z 35
You need to reverse a truck where you cannot see behind. What is the safest action?
- Rely on the side mirrors only
- Use a spotter or get out and look first
- Reverse quickly to get it over with
- Sound the horn and reverse without looking
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: B. Use a spotter or get out and look first
Getting out to look, or using a guide, prevents hitting people or objects you cannot see.

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