NZ Learner Licence Theory Test Speed Limits & Alcohol/Drug Laws

Question 1

What is the default open road speed limit in New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

100 km/h

Answer

110 km/h

Answer

90 km/h

Answer

80 km/h

Question 2

What is the default urban speed limit in New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

50 km/h

Answer

60 km/h

Answer

40 km/h

Answer

30 km/h

Question 3

What is the legal blood alcohol limit for drivers aged 20 and over in New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

50 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood

Answer

80 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood

Answer

30 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood

Answer

Zero — no alcohol permitted

Question 4

What is the legal blood alcohol limit for drivers under 20 years old in New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

Zero — no alcohol at all is permitted for drivers under 20

Answer

50 milligrams per 100 millilitres of blood

Answer

25 milligrams per 100 millilitres of blood

Answer

The same as drivers over 20

Question 5

What is the speed limit in a school zone in New Zealand when children are present?

Accepted Answer

40 km/h when the school speed zone signs are active

Answer

30 km/h at all times near schools

Answer

50 km/h — the standard urban limit applies

Answer

20 km/h only during school crossing hours

Question 6

What penalty applies to a driver caught driving with a blood alcohol level more than twice the legal limit in NZ?

Accepted Answer

Mandatory disqualification from driving and possible imprisonment

Answer

An infringement notice and fine only

Answer

A demerit point addition only

Answer

Attendance at a drink-driving education course