Vehicle Lights and Signals Flashcards
7 cards from real New Zealand Car Driving Test practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
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What is the correct use of your vehicle's horn in New Zealand?
Answer: To warn other road users of danger or your presence
The horn should only be used to warn other road users of your presence or of a potential danger — using it to express frustration is prohibited.
A vehicle is parked facing downhill on a slope at night on an unlit street. Which direction should the front wheels be turned?
Answer: Toward the kerb (right for right-hand kerb)
When parking facing downhill, you should turn the front wheels toward the kerb so the vehicle rolls into the kerb if the handbrake fails.
What does it mean if a vehicle ahead of you has its left indicator flashing while slowing down?
Answer: The driver intends to turn left or pull over to the left
A left indicator means the driver intends to turn left or move to the left, such as pulling over — you should slow down and prepare to stop or follow.
When must your vehicle's brake lights activate in New Zealand?
Answer: Whenever the footbrake (service brake) is applied
Brake lights must activate any time the footbrake is applied, regardless of speed, to warn following drivers that you are slowing or stopping.
What does a steady red traffic light mean in New Zealand?
Answer: You must stop and not proceed until the light changes
A steady red traffic light means you must come to a complete stop and remain stopped until the light changes to green.
When driving in thick fog at night, why should you use low-beam headlights instead of high beams?
Answer: High beams reflect off fog particles and reduce your visibility
High beams reflect off fog particles back into your eyes, actually reducing visibility; low beams direct light downward and improve how far you can see.
What is the purpose of daytime running lights (DRLs) on a vehicle?
Answer: They make the vehicle more visible to other road users during daylight hours
Daytime running lights are designed to increase your vehicle's visibility to other road users during the day, reducing the risk of daytime collisions.