NZ Learner Licence Theory Test NZ Road Code Rules 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the correct action when your vehicle breaks down on a NZ motorway?
- Move the vehicle as far left as possible, turn on hazard lights, and stay behind the barrier if possible (Correct answer)
- Stop in the left lane and wait for help
- Walk along the motorway to the nearest exit to call for help
- Place warning triangles in the lane behind the vehicle
Correct answer: Move the vehicle as far left as possible, turn on hazard lights, and stay behind the barrier if possible
If your vehicle breaks down on a motorway, you should move as far left as possible onto the shoulder, activate your hazard lights, and if safe, exit the vehicle and stand behind the barrier or crash barrier away from traffic.
Question 2: In NZ, when is it legal to overtake on the left?
- When the vehicle in front is turning right and you can safely pass on the left (Correct answer)
- Whenever traffic is moving slowly
- Only on motorways with multiple lanes
- It is never legal to overtake on the left
Correct answer: When the vehicle in front is turning right and you can safely pass on the left
In New Zealand, overtaking on the left is normally not permitted. However, you may pass on the left when the vehicle in front has signalled and is clearly turning right, and there is enough space to do so safely.
Question 3: How far from an intersection must you signal before turning in NZ?
- At least 3 seconds before you intend to turn (Correct answer)
- At least 30 metres before the turn
- As soon as you see the intersection ahead
- Immediately before making the turn
Correct answer: At least 3 seconds before you intend to turn
The NZ Road Code requires you to signal for at least 3 seconds before you intend to turn at an intersection. This gives other road users adequate time to react to your intended movement.
Question 4: What must a NZ driver do when approaching a school bus that has stopped and has its hazard lights flashing?
- Slow down and be prepared to stop — children may be crossing (Correct answer)
- Pass quickly to minimise danger to children
- Sound the horn to alert children of your presence
- Wait 100 metres back until the bus moves on
Correct answer: Slow down and be prepared to stop — children may be crossing
When a school bus has stopped with its hazard lights flashing, children may be crossing the road. You must slow down significantly and be prepared to stop. Rushing past is extremely dangerous and is an offence.
Question 5: Under NZ Road Code, at what age must all passengers in a vehicle wear a seatbelt or approved child restraint?
- All passengers of all ages must be restrained (Correct answer)
- Only passengers aged 8 and over must wear seatbelts
- Children under 5 must be restrained; older passengers may choose
- Only the driver and front seat passenger are required to wear seatbelts
Correct answer: All passengers of all ages must be restrained
In New Zealand, all vehicle occupants — regardless of age — must wear a seatbelt or be secured in an approved child restraint. The driver is responsible for ensuring all passengers under 15 are properly restrained.
Question 6: What does the NZ Road Code say about parking on a hill without a kerb?
- Turn wheels to face away from the road so the vehicle rolls off the road if it moves (Correct answer)
- Turn wheels toward the road to help the vehicle stop
- Apply the handbrake only — wheel position does not matter
- Park only on flat sections of the road
Correct answer: Turn wheels to face away from the road so the vehicle rolls off the road if it moves
When parking on a hill without a kerb, NZ Road Code advises turning your front wheels away from the road so that if the vehicle moves, it rolls away from traffic rather than into it. Always apply the handbrake as well.
NZ Learner Licence Theory Test NZ Road Code Rules 2
What is the correct action when your vehicle breaks down on a NZ motorway?