New Zealand Car Driving Test Driver Responsibility and Safety 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under New Zealand law, what must you do if you are involved in a crash where someone is injured?
- Drive away and report it later
- Stop, give your details, and get help for the injured (Correct answer)
- Call your insurance company first before anything else
- Wait for police to arrive before doing anything
Correct answer: Stop, give your details, and get help for the injured
You must stop, provide your name and address to others involved, and get help for anyone who is injured.
Question 2: What is the legal blood alcohol limit for drivers aged 20 and over in New Zealand?
- 0 grams per 100ml of blood
- 50 milligrams per 100ml of blood (Correct answer)
- 80 milligrams per 100ml of blood
- 30 milligrams per 100ml of blood
Correct answer: 50 milligrams per 100ml of blood
Drivers aged 20 and over must not exceed 50mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood.
Question 3: A driver is legally responsible for ensuring all passengers under what age are wearing a seatbelt?
- Under 8
- Under 12
- Under 15
- Under 18 (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Under 18
Drivers are legally responsible for ensuring all passengers under 15 are restrained, but under 18 for the purpose of responsibility rules.
Question 4: When can you legally use a hand-held mobile phone while driving in New Zealand?
- When stopped at a red traffic light
- When travelling under 30 km/h
- Only when the vehicle is parked and the engine is off (Correct answer)
- When using it briefly for navigation
Correct answer: Only when the vehicle is parked and the engine is off
Hand-held mobile phone use while driving is only legal when the vehicle is stationary with the engine off.
Question 5: What does 'due care and attention' mean for New Zealand drivers?
- Driving at or under the speed limit at all times
- Driving with full concentration and awareness of road conditions (Correct answer)
- Keeping two hands on the steering wheel
- Maintaining a safe following distance only
Correct answer: Driving with full concentration and awareness of road conditions
Due care and attention means being fully alert and adapting your driving to road, traffic, and weather conditions.
Question 6: If your vehicle breaks down on a motorway, where should you move it?
- Stop in the left lane with hazard lights on
- Move to the emergency stopping lane on the left (Correct answer)
- Stop on the right shoulder near the median barrier
- Stay in your lane and call for help immediately
Correct answer: Move to the emergency stopping lane on the left
You must move your vehicle to the emergency stopping lane (left hard shoulder) and switch on hazard lights.
Question 7: What is the minimum distance you must park from a fire hydrant in New Zealand?
- 1 metre
- 3 metres (Correct answer)
- 5 metres
- 6 metres
Correct answer: 3 metres
You must not park within 1 metre of a fire hydrant.
New Zealand Car Driving Test Driver Responsibility and Safety 2
Under New Zealand law, what must you do if you are involved in a crash where someone is injured?