Free New Zealand Car Driving Test Speed and Alcohol Limits Questions and Answers

Question 1

When driving on a rural road without a posted speed limit sign, what is the maximum legal speed for a car?

Accepted Answer

100 km/h

Answer

80 km/h

Answer

110 km/h

Answer

90 km/h

Question 2

You are driving on a multi-lane road and see a school bus stopped on the opposite side of the road with its lights flashing. What is the maximum speed you are legally allowed to pass the bus?

Accepted Answer

20 km/h

Answer

50 km/h

Answer

40 km/h

Answer

You do not need to slow down as it is on the other side of the road.

Question 3

Which of the following is the legal breath alcohol limit for a driver who is 25 years old?

Accepted Answer

250 micrograms per litre of breath

Answer

Zero

Answer

150 micrograms per litre of breath

Answer

400 micrograms per litre of breath

Question 4

A 19-year-old driver on a Learner Licence is pulled over and an evidential breath test shows a result of 100 micrograms of alcohol per litre of breath. What is the immediate penalty?

Accepted Answer

An infringement fine and 50 demerit points.

Answer

A written warning and they can continue driving.

Answer

Immediate 28-day licence suspension.

Answer

A court appearance and mandatory disqualification.

Question 5

You are driving in a 50 km/h urban area. Ahead, you see a temporary sign indicating roadworks with a new speed limit of 30 km/h. What must you do?

Accepted Answer

Slow down to be travelling at 30 km/h or less before you pass the temporary sign.

Answer

Maintain 50 km/h if no workers are visible.

Answer

Slow to 30 km/h only when you reach the roadworks.

Answer

Slow to 40 km/h as a precaution.

Question 6

What does a circular white sign with a black diagonal stripe across it indicate?

Accepted Answer

The default rural speed limit of 100 km/h now applies.

Answer

A permanent end to all previous restrictions.

Answer

You are entering a 90 km/h zone.

Answer

The road ahead has no exit.