New Zealand Car Driving Test Driver Responsibility and Safety 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the legal requirement for vehicle warrant of fitness (WoF) checks in New Zealand for most light vehicles?
- Every 6 months
- Annually (Correct answer)
- Every 3 months
- Only when the vehicle changes ownership
Correct answer: Annually
Most light vehicles (cars) require a WoF inspection annually once the vehicle is over three years old.
Question 2: A pedestrian is crossing at a zebra crossing. When must you give way?
- Only when the pedestrian has reached the centre of the road
- Only if the pedestrian steps onto the road first
- As soon as the pedestrian is waiting at or stepping onto the crossing (Correct answer)
- Only when there is no traffic behind you
Correct answer: As soon as the pedestrian is waiting at or stepping onto the crossing
You must give way to any pedestrian who is waiting at or has stepped onto a zebra crossing.
Question 3: In New Zealand, what is the maximum demerit points a driver can accumulate before their licence is suspended?
- 75 points
- 50 points
- 100 points
- 60 points (Correct answer)
Correct answer: 60 points
Accumulating 100 demerit points within two years results in a 3-month licence suspension.
Question 4: What should you do if an emergency vehicle with flashing lights and siren is approaching from behind?
- Speed up to clear the road ahead
- Pull to the left and stop if safe to do so (Correct answer)
- Maintain your speed so the vehicle can pass safely
- Move to the right to give the vehicle the full left lane
Correct answer: Pull to the left and stop if safe to do so
You must pull to the left and stop as soon as it is safe to allow the emergency vehicle to pass.
Question 5: When is it legal to use your vehicle's horn in New Zealand?
- To greet another driver or pedestrian
- To warn others of a hazard or your presence (Correct answer)
- To express frustration at another driver's behaviour
- To signal that you are about to overtake
Correct answer: To warn others of a hazard or your presence
The horn may only be used to warn other road users of danger or to make them aware of your presence.
Question 6: What is the correct action when you see a STOP sign?
- Slow to a walking pace and proceed if clear
- Stop completely, give way to all traffic, then proceed (Correct answer)
- Give way without necessarily stopping
- Stop only if other vehicles are present
Correct answer: Stop completely, give way to all traffic, then proceed
A STOP sign requires a full stop every time — you must give way to all traffic before proceeding.
Question 7: You park on a downhill slope facing downward. Which way should you turn your front wheels?
- Straight ahead
- Away from the kerb (left)
- Toward the kerb (right) (Correct answer)
- It does not matter as long as the handbrake is on
Correct answer: Toward the kerb (right)
On a downhill slope, turn your wheels toward the kerb so if the vehicle rolls forward, the kerb stops it.
New Zealand Car Driving Test Driver Responsibility and Safety 4
What is the legal requirement for vehicle warrant of fitness (WoF) checks in New Zealand for most light vehicles?