New Zealand Car Driving Test New Zealand Car Driving Speed Limits and Following Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

What is the default speed limit in a Limited Speed Zone (LSZ) when hazardous conditions are present in New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

50 km/h

Answer

40 km/h

Answer

30 km/h

Answer

60 km/h

Question 2

When driving on a New Zealand motorway, what is the minimum following distance recommended in wet conditions?

Accepted Answer

4 seconds

Answer

2 seconds

Answer

3 seconds

Answer

6 seconds

Question 3

What is the maximum speed limit for a vehicle towing a trailer on the open road in New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

90 km/h

Answer

100 km/h

Answer

80 km/h

Answer

70 km/h

Question 4

You are approaching a school zone with flashing lights active in New Zealand. What speed must you not exceed?

Accepted Answer

40 km/h

Answer

30 km/h

Answer

50 km/h

Answer

20 km/h

Question 5

How does the '2-second rule' for following distance work in New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

Pick a fixed point and count 2 seconds after the vehicle ahead passes it

Answer

Maintain a gap equal to 2 car lengths

Answer

Stay 2 meters behind the vehicle ahead

Answer

Begin braking 2 seconds before a stop sign

Question 6

What is the speed limit on most New Zealand urban roads unless otherwise signed?

Accepted Answer

50 km/h

Answer

60 km/h

Answer

40 km/h

Answer

30 km/h