NZ Learner Licence Theory Test NZ Road Signs & Markings 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A white rectangular sign with a red border and the letter 'P' indicates what?
- A designated parking area (Correct answer)
- No parking allowed
- Parking for permit holders only
- Pay and display parking
Correct answer: A designated parking area
A white rectangular sign with a red border and the letter 'P' indicates a designated parking area in New Zealand. Additional text on the sign may indicate time limits or restrictions.
Question 2: What does a red circle with a diagonal red line through a black number indicate on NZ roads?
- The speed limit is the number shown (Correct answer)
- No vehicles over that speed permitted
- Minimum speed required
- End of the speed restriction zone
Correct answer: The speed limit is the number shown
A red circle containing a black number indicates the maximum speed limit in km/h for that section of road. All drivers must not exceed this speed limit under any circumstances.
Question 3: What does a white rectangular sign with black diagonal lines (like a railway crossing warning) mean?
- A level crossing is ahead (Correct answer)
- Road works ahead
- A no-entry zone
- End of special speed zone
Correct answer: A level crossing is ahead
A sign with diagonal black and white stripes (also called a level crossing sign) warns drivers that a railway level crossing is ahead. Drivers must be prepared to stop for trains.
Question 4: What does a green rectangular sign on a NZ highway typically provide?
- Distance and direction to destinations (Correct answer)
- Speed limit information
- Warning of a hazard ahead
- Mandatory route instructions
Correct answer: Distance and direction to destinations
Green rectangular signs on NZ highways are informational signs that provide distances and directions to nearby towns, cities, or destinations. They help drivers navigate to their destination.
Question 5: What does a double solid yellow centre line mean for drivers on both sides?
- Neither driver may cross to overtake (Correct answer)
- Both drivers may overtake when safe
- Only the driver on the left may overtake
- The road is undergoing maintenance
Correct answer: Neither driver may cross to overtake
Double solid yellow centre lines mean that neither driver on either side of the line may cross it to overtake. This marking is used on roads where overtaking is considered too dangerous in both directions.
Question 6: What does a 'NO STOPPING' yellow line marked at the edge of the road mean?
- You must not stop your vehicle in that area at any time (Correct answer)
- You may stop briefly to drop off passengers
- No parking during business hours
- No stopping for heavy vehicles only
Correct answer: You must not stop your vehicle in that area at any time
A yellow 'NO STOPPING' line at the road edge means you must not stop your vehicle at any time in that area, even briefly. This is more restrictive than a no-parking zone.
NZ Learner Licence Theory Test NZ Road Signs & Markings 2
A white rectangular sign with a red border and the letter 'P' indicates what?