New Zealand Car Driving Test Vehicle Lights and Signals 3

Question 1

What is the correct use of your vehicle's horn in New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

To warn other road users of danger or your presence

Answer

To express frustration at slow drivers

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To greet other drivers you know

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To alert pedestrians to move out of your way

Question 2

A vehicle is parked facing downhill on a slope at night on an unlit street. Which direction should the front wheels be turned?

Accepted Answer

Toward the kerb (right for right-hand kerb)

Answer

Straight ahead

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Away from the kerb

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Direction of the wheels does not matter when parked

Question 3

What does it mean if a vehicle ahead of you has its left indicator flashing while slowing down?

Accepted Answer

The driver intends to turn left or pull over to the left

Answer

The driver is warning you of a hazard on the left

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The driver's indicators are faulty and stuck on

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The driver is letting you know it is safe to overtake on the right

Question 4

When must your vehicle's brake lights activate in New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

Whenever the footbrake (service brake) is applied

Answer

Only during emergency braking

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Only when braking from speeds above 50 km/h

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Whenever the handbrake is applied

Question 5

What does a steady red traffic light mean in New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

You must stop and not proceed until the light changes

Answer

Slow down and prepare to stop

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Stop, then proceed when safe

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Yield to oncoming traffic before proceeding

Question 6

When driving in thick fog at night, why should you use low-beam headlights instead of high beams?

Accepted Answer

High beams reflect off fog particles and reduce your visibility

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Low beams are brighter and cut through fog more effectively

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Low beams save fuel during hazardous driving

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High beams are illegal in foggy conditions regardless of visibility

Question 7

What is the purpose of daytime running lights (DRLs) on a vehicle?

Accepted Answer

They make the vehicle more visible to other road users during daylight hours

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They replace headlights and tail lights during night driving

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They are required by law in New Zealand for all vehicles manufactured after 2010

Answer

They automatically turn on rear fog lights in low visibility