NZ Learner Licence Theory Test Pedestrians and Vulnerable Road Users 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Even when traffic lights are green, when must you still give way to pedestrians?
- Only when the pedestrian has a green walk signal
- Only when no other vehicles are present
- When you are turning and a pedestrian is crossing your path (Correct answer)
- Never — vehicles always have priority at green lights
Correct answer: When you are turning and a pedestrian is crossing your path
When turning at traffic lights, you must still give way to pedestrians legally crossing the road you are turning into.
Question 2: What should you do if you encounter a horse and rider on the road?
- Pass quickly to minimise disturbance time
- Slow down, give plenty of space, and avoid sudden noises (Correct answer)
- Sound the horn to alert the rider of your approach
- Overtake on the left side only
Correct answer: Slow down, give plenty of space, and avoid sudden noises
Horses can be easily frightened — you must slow down, pass wide and quietly, and follow any hand signals from the rider.
Question 3: What is the maximum speed a mobility scooter is permitted to travel on a road in New Zealand?
- 10 km/h
- 15 km/h (Correct answer)
- 20 km/h
- 30 km/h
Correct answer: 15 km/h
Mobility scooters are permitted on the road but must not travel faster than 15 km/h.
Question 4: A school bus has stopped with its lights flashing to let children off. What must you do?
- Slow to 20 km/h and proceed carefully
- Stop and wait until the lights stop flashing and children are clear (Correct answer)
- Pass on the right if the left lane is clear
- Sound the horn to alert any children near the bus
Correct answer: Stop and wait until the lights stop flashing and children are clear
When a school bus is stopped with flashing lights, you must stop and wait until the lights stop and it is safe to proceed.
Question 5: Are pedestrians allowed to cross the road away from a marked crossing in New Zealand?
- No — pedestrians must only cross at marked crossings
- Yes — but they must give way to vehicles when crossing away from a crossing (Correct answer)
- Yes — and they always have right of way wherever they cross
- No — it is illegal to cross the road outside a marked crossing
Correct answer: Yes — but they must give way to vehicles when crossing away from a crossing
Pedestrians may cross anywhere, but away from marked crossings they must give way to vehicles and cross safely.
Question 6: When driving past a bus stop where a bus has pulled in and stopped, you should:
- Maintain your speed — bus stops are not hazard zones
- Slow down and watch for pedestrians who may step out from behind the bus (Correct answer)
- Sound the horn to alert any pedestrians near the stop
- Move into the oncoming lane to pass the bus
Correct answer: Slow down and watch for pedestrians who may step out from behind the bus
Passengers may step out from behind a stopped bus unexpectedly to cross the road, so you must slow down and watch carefully.
Question 7: Road workers wearing high-visibility vests are ahead. What should you do?
- Ignore them — they are trained to stay clear of vehicles
- Slow down and be prepared to stop as directed (Correct answer)
- Speed up to clear the work zone as quickly as possible
- Sound the horn to signal your approach
Correct answer: Slow down and be prepared to stop as directed
High-visibility clothing signals a work zone — you must slow down and follow all directions given by workers or signs.
NZ Learner Licence Theory Test Pedestrians and Vulnerable Road Users 2
Even when traffic lights are green, when must you still give way to pedestrians?