New Zealand Car Driving Test Signs 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does a yellow sign with a black motorcycle mean?
- Motorcycles prohibited ahead
- Motorcycles must slow to 30 km/h
- Warning of motorcycles or a hazardous section popular with motorcyclists (Correct answer)
- Motorcycle lane begins
Correct answer: Warning of motorcycles or a hazardous section popular with motorcyclists
A yellow warning sign with a motorcycle alerts drivers to an area where motorcycles are common or where conditions are particularly hazardous for them.
Question 2: A sign showing a white arrow pointing upward beside a black arrow pointing downward on a narrow road means:
- Two lanes merging into one
- Traffic from your direction has priority over oncoming traffic (Correct answer)
- Oncoming traffic has priority — give way if necessary
- Uphill traffic must give way to downhill traffic
Correct answer: Traffic from your direction has priority over oncoming traffic
When the white arrow (your direction) is larger or on top, traffic in your direction has the right of way on a narrow section.
Question 3: What does an orange flashing arrow sign mean in a road works zone?
- Emergency vehicle approaching from that direction
- Merge into the lane in the direction the arrow points (Correct answer)
- Road is closed in the arrow direction
- Traffic officer directing traffic
Correct answer: Merge into the lane in the direction the arrow points
An orange flashing arrow board in road works directs drivers to merge or move into the lane indicated by the arrow.
Question 4: A white rectangular sign with black text reading 'KEEP LEFT' means:
- Road narrows on the right side
- Pass the island, bollard, or obstruction on the left side (Correct answer)
- Lane restriction — left lane only
- Left turn only at the next junction
Correct answer: Pass the island, bollard, or obstruction on the left side
A KEEP LEFT sign instructs drivers to pass to the left side of a traffic island, median, or obstruction.
Question 5: What does a yellow circular sign with a black train symbol mean?
- Train station ahead — parking available
- Railway level crossing ahead — prepare to stop if necessary (Correct answer)
- Trains have right of way for the next 2 km
- No vehicles on railway tracks
Correct answer: Railway level crossing ahead — prepare to stop if necessary
A yellow circle with a train symbol warns that an uncontrolled railway level crossing is ahead, requiring you to watch and listen for trains.
Question 6: A sign displaying '4.5m' with a red border on a bridge or tunnel means:
- The maximum speed over the bridge is 4.5 km/h
- Maximum weight limit of 4.5 tonnes
- Maximum vehicle height clearance is 4.5 metres (Correct answer)
- Bridge length is 4.5 metres
Correct answer: Maximum vehicle height clearance is 4.5 metres
A height restriction sign with a measurement inside a red border indicates the maximum vehicle height that can safely pass under the structure.
Question 7: What does a green circle with a white tick (checkmark) mean when used with a speed sign?
- Advisory speed — this is the recommended safe speed
- Minimum speed — you must travel at least this fast (Correct answer)
- Speed camera not in operation
- School zone speed limit is lifted
Correct answer: Minimum speed — you must travel at least this fast
A green circle with a white tick alongside a speed figure indicates a mandatory minimum speed that drivers must not fall below.
New Zealand Car Driving Test Signs 5
What does a yellow sign with a black motorcycle mean?