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

The horn should only be used to warn other road users of your presence or of a potential danger — using it to express frustration is prohibited.

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

When parking facing downhill, you should turn the front wheels toward the kerb so the vehicle rolls into the kerb if the handbrake fails.

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

A left indicator means the driver intends to turn left or move to the left, such as pulling over — you should slow down and prepare to stop or follow.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Whenever the footbrake (service brake) is applied

Answer

Brake lights must activate any time the footbrake is applied, regardless of speed, to warn following drivers that you are slowing or stopping.

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

A steady red traffic light means you must come to a complete stop and remain stopped until the light changes to green.

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New Zealand Car Driving Test Vehicle Lights and Signals 3