New Zealand Car Driving Test Vehicle Lights and Signals 2

Question 1

In New Zealand, when are you permitted to use high-beam headlights?

Accepted Answer

When driving at night on unlit roads where you will not dazzle other road users

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

White

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Using hand signals through the window

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Proceed with caution, giving way to pedestrians and other vehicles

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Hazard lights and a warning triangle placed behind the vehicle

Answer

Hazard lights combined with a warning triangle behind the vehicle give the best warning to approaching traffic when you are broken down.

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