New Zealand Car Driving Test Speed and Alcohol Limits 4

Question 1

It is midnight and you are in a suburban street with no speed signs visible. What speed limit applies?

Accepted Answer

50 km/h — the default urban speed limit

Answer

The default urban speed limit is 50 km/h at all times of day unless otherwise signed.

Question 2

A 25-year-old driver's breath test shows 260 micrograms per litre. Which statement is correct?

Accepted Answer

They are just over the legal limit of 250 and have committed an offence

Answer

The breath alcohol limit for drivers 20 and over is 250 micrograms per litre, so 260 exceeds the limit and is an offence.

Question 3

You pass a sign showing a speed limit of 70 km/h, then 300 metres later you pass an 'end of speed limit' sign with no new number. What speed limit now applies?

Accepted Answer

50 km/h — the default urban limit resumes

Answer

An end-of-speed-limit sign cancels the posted limit and reinstates the default urban limit of 50 km/h.

Question 4

Which group of drivers must have a zero breath alcohol level when driving in New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

Drivers under 20 years of age only

Answer

All drivers under 20 years of age must have zero alcohol regardless of licence type.

Question 5

You are driving at 95 km/h on an open road where the limit is 100 km/h. A temporary roadworks sign reduces the limit to 30 km/h. What must you do?

Accepted Answer

Reduce to 30 km/h by the time you reach the sign

Answer

Temporary speed limit signs are legally enforceable and must be complied with at the point you pass the sign.

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New Zealand Car Driving Test Speed and Alcohol Limits 4