NZ Learner Licence Theory Test Night & Adverse Weather Driving 1

Question 1

When should you switch to low beam headlights when approaching an oncoming vehicle at night in NZ?

Accepted Answer

When the oncoming vehicle is within approximately 200 metres

Answer

Only when the driver flashes their headlights at you

Answer

Only on motorways and dual carriageways

Answer

When you can first see the oncoming headlights

Question 2

What extra following distance should you maintain when driving in heavy rain in NZ?

Accepted Answer

At least double the normal following distance — 4 seconds instead of 2

Answer

The same 2-second rule applies in all conditions

Answer

Add 1 extra car length per 10 km/h of speed

Answer

Triple the normal following distance at all times in rain

Question 3

Your vehicle's windscreen fogs up while driving in cold wet weather. What is the most effective NZ-recommended action?

Accepted Answer

Turn on the demister and air conditioning, and open a window if needed

Answer

Use wipers on the inside of the windscreen

Answer

Slow down and wipe the screen with a cloth

Answer

Increase heater temperature to maximum to clear the fog

Question 4

When driving in fog in NZ, what lights should you use?

Accepted Answer

Low beam headlights and fog lights if fitted

Answer

High beam headlights to see further ahead

Answer

Hazard lights while driving to alert other road users

Answer

No lights — they reflect off the fog and reduce visibility

Question 5

If you experience a tyre blowout while driving on a NZ highway, what should you do first?

Accepted Answer

Grip the steering wheel firmly, ease off the accelerator, and steer straight

Answer

Brake hard immediately to stop the vehicle

Answer

Swerve to the emergency lane immediately

Answer

Accelerate briefly to maintain vehicle stability

Question 6

When driving at night on a rural NZ road, why is it important to not overdrive your headlights?

Accepted Answer

Because you should only drive as fast as you can stop within the distance lit by your headlights

Answer

Because rural roads have lower speed limits at night

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Because other road users have priority on rural roads at night

Answer

Because high beams are not permitted on rural roads