New Zealand Car Driving Test Vehicle Lights and Signals 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In New Zealand, when are you permitted to use high-beam headlights?
- Only on motorways during night driving
- When driving at night on unlit roads where you will not dazzle other road users (Correct answer)
- Whenever visibility drops below 100 metres
- At any time as long as you dip them when asked
Correct answer: When driving at night on unlit roads where you will not dazzle other road users
High beams may be used on unlit roads at night as long as you dip them within 200 metres of oncoming vehicles or vehicles you are following.
Question 2: What color are a vehicle's reversing lights required to be in New Zealand?
- Amber
- Red
- White (Correct answer)
- Yellow
Correct answer: White
Reversing lights must be white in colour, alerting pedestrians and other road users that the vehicle is moving backwards.
Question 3: If your vehicle's indicators fail, what is the approved alternative signalling method in New Zealand?
- Sounding the horn before each turn
- Using hand signals through the window (Correct answer)
- Turning on your hazard lights before every turn
- Flashing your headlights to indicate direction
Correct answer: Using hand signals through the window
Hand signals through the window are the approved alternative when electrical indicators are not working.
Question 4: What does a flashing amber traffic light signal mean to a driver in New Zealand?
- Stop and wait for a green light
- Proceed at full speed — the intersection is clear
- Proceed with caution, giving way to pedestrians and other vehicles (Correct answer)
- Treat the intersection as a give-way sign
Correct answer: Proceed with caution, giving way to pedestrians and other vehicles
A flashing amber light means proceed with caution; you must give way to pedestrians and watch for other vehicles.
Question 5: When broken down on the road, which combination of safety signals should you use?
- High beams and horn only
- Hazard lights and a warning triangle placed behind the vehicle (Correct answer)
- Indicators only until help arrives
- Park lights only to conserve the battery
Correct answer: Hazard lights and a warning triangle placed behind the vehicle
Hazard lights combined with a warning triangle behind the vehicle give the best warning to approaching traffic when you are broken down.
Question 6: On a motorway, how far in advance should you signal before changing lanes?
- At least 1 second
- At least 3 seconds
- At least 5 seconds (Correct answer)
- At least 10 seconds
Correct answer: At least 5 seconds
On a motorway, where traffic moves faster, you should signal for at least 5 seconds before changing lanes to give other drivers adequate warning.
Question 7: Which lights must you have on when parked on a road at night outside of an illuminated area?
- High-beam headlights
- No lights are required if you are off the roadway
- Park lights or sidelights so the vehicle is visible (Correct answer)
- Hazard lights must remain on all night
Correct answer: Park lights or sidelights so the vehicle is visible
When parked on an unlit road at night, you must have park lights or sidelights on so your vehicle is visible to other road users.
New Zealand Car Driving Test Vehicle Lights and Signals 2
In New Zealand, when are you permitted to use high-beam headlights?