NZ Learner Licence Theory Test Road Rules and Signs 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does a blue circular sign with a white arrow indicate in New Zealand?
- A mandatory direction — you must travel in the direction shown by the arrow (Correct answer)
- A suggested route for tourists
- A one-way street is ending
- A parking area in the direction of the arrow
Correct answer: A mandatory direction — you must travel in the direction shown by the arrow
Blue circular signs with white arrows in NZ indicate mandatory directions — you must travel in the direction shown. These are regulatory signs, not suggestions.
Question 2: In NZ, what does a broken yellow line painted on the road edge mean?
- No stopping at any time — you must not stop, stand, or park on that side of the road (Correct answer)
- You may park for up to 5 minutes
- A bus lane that cars may use outside peak hours
- A cycle lane that is shared with vehicles
Correct answer: No stopping at any time — you must not stop, stand, or park on that side of the road
A broken yellow line painted on the road edge (kerb) in NZ means no stopping at any time. You must not stop, stand, or park your vehicle on that side of the road where the broken yellow line is marked.
Question 3: What is the open road speed limit in New Zealand?
- 100 km/h (Correct answer)
- 110 km/h
- 120 km/h
- 80 km/h
Correct answer: 100 km/h
The default open road speed limit in New Zealand is 100 km/h. This applies on roads outside urban areas where no other speed limit sign is displayed. The open road sign is a white circle with a black diagonal line.
Question 4: In NZ, what must you do when approaching a school zone during school hours?
- Reduce speed to 40 km/h (variable speed limit) and watch for children (Correct answer)
- Maintain the normal speed limit but increase attention
- Stop completely before the school zone and proceed at walking pace
- Speed up to clear the zone quickly
Correct answer: Reduce speed to 40 km/h (variable speed limit) and watch for children
Variable speed limits of 40 km/h apply around many NZ schools during school hours (usually before and after school and during lunch). Electronic signs display the reduced limit when active.
Question 5: What does a red and white triangular 'Stop' sign require in New Zealand?
- Come to a complete stop, check it is safe, then proceed when there is a safe gap (Correct answer)
- Slow down and give way to traffic from the right only
- Stop only if there is traffic visible at the intersection
- Flash your headlights and proceed through slowly
Correct answer: Come to a complete stop, check it is safe, then proceed when there is a safe gap
A Stop sign in NZ requires you to come to a complete stop at the stop line (or before the intersection if no line), check all directions for traffic and pedestrians, and only proceed when it is safe to do so.
Question 6: In NZ, what does a white arrow on the road surface indicating a turning lane mean?
- You must travel in the direction of the arrow — it shows the mandatory direction for that lane (Correct answer)
- It is a suggestion for the quickest route
- The lane is closing ahead and you should merge
- The arrow shows the direction of nearest parking
Correct answer: You must travel in the direction of the arrow — it shows the mandatory direction for that lane
White arrows on the road surface in NZ indicate mandatory directions for that lane. If you are in a lane marked with a left-turn arrow, you must turn left. Move to the correct lane before reaching the intersection.
NZ Learner Licence Theory Test Road Rules and Signs 2
What does a blue circular sign with a white arrow indicate in New Zealand?