Free NZ Car Driving Signs Questions and Answers — Questions and Answers

Question 1: What does this sign mean?

A railway level crossing is ahead (Correct answer)
A tourist railway attraction is ahead
A train station is ahead

Correct answer: A railway level crossing is ahead

This sign indicates a railway level crossing is ahead. Look for trains approaching and be ready to stop.

Question 2: What does this sign mean?

Dance classes ahead
A route for pedestrians only (Correct answer)
A route for motorists only
No route for pedestrians

Correct answer: A route for pedestrians only

It marks a pedestrian zone where motor vehicles are prohibited

Question 3: What colour are warning signs?

Dark green or brown
Red and white
Blue
Orange or yellow (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Orange or yellow

Warning signs advise of a potential hazard up ahead such as road works, pedestrians, crossing ducks, a sharp corner, a school bus route or a land slip. Blue signs are either parking signs (e.g. 120-min limit), compulsory signs (keep left of the traffic island) or information signs (rest area ahead); dark green or brown signs are information signs (e.g. signs advising directions or tourist attractions); red and white signs are compulsory signs (e.g. speed limits)

Question 4: What does this sign mean?

Light rail crossing ahead (Correct answer)
Light rail only
Oncoming light rail

Correct answer: Light rail crossing ahead

This sign warns you to beware of light rail crossing ahead. Always remember to look out for them at junctions and look for rails, signs and signals.

Question 5: What does this sign mean?

Cattle lane only
Cattle grid
Watch out for cattle (Correct answer)
Cattle are prohibited

Correct answer: Watch out for cattle

This sign warns you to watch for cattle that might be in the road or crossing in the road.

Question 6: What does this sign mean?

No pedestrians
Pedestrian lane
Parking lane
No parking (Correct answer)

Correct answer: No parking

This is a no parking symbol.

Question 7: What does this sign mean?

Road diverges ahead
Two-way traffic ahead (Correct answer)
The right lane will be slowing down while the left lane speeds up
Merging traffic ahead

Correct answer: Two-way traffic ahead

This sign indicates that two-way traffic is ahead, i.e. one lane in either direction separated only by a line.

Question 8: What does this sign mean?

Watch for aged pedestrians
Pedestrians are not allowed
Watch for children crossing (Correct answer)
Children are prohibited to cross

Correct answer: Watch for children crossing

This sign indicates that you should watch for children crossing the street.

Question 9: What does this sign mean?

A car or motorbike can drive at up to 100km/h if the conditions are OK (Correct answer)
Drive up to 100km before stopping
Any vehicle can travel up to 100km/h
The minimum speed in the overtaking lane is 100km/h

Correct answer: A car or motorbike can drive at up to 100km/h if the conditions are OK

This is a speed limit sign for vehicles that are allowed up to 100kph. This would exclude those towing a trailer, and vehicles over a certain mass or of a certain type.

Question 10: What does this sign mean?

Slippery road ahead
Road dip ahead
Road bump ahead
Uneven road surface ahead (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Uneven road surface ahead

This sign warns you of an uneven road ahead. It might have multiple severe bumps and general uneven surfaces that could throw your vehicle off its line, so slow down. Vehicles with low suspension could be at risk of scraping the road surface.

Question 11: What does this sign mean?

A feeder lane joins an existing lane (Correct answer)
Two lanes merge into one
A side road joins a one-way street
A bypass joins a dual carriageway

Correct answer: A feeder lane joins an existing lane

This is a feeder lane joining another lane. In this case, merge like a zip when traffic is heavy (alternate vehicles take turns to go). When a feeder lane joins an existing lane, it's important to indicate.

Free NZ Car Driving Signs Questions and Answers

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