NZ Learner Licence Theory Test Pedestrians and Vulnerable Road Users 3

Question 1

You are driving at night and see a pedestrian on the road wearing dark clothing. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Slow down significantly and be prepared to stop

Answer

Flash your high beams and continue at normal speed

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Sound the horn to alert them and maintain speed

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Switch to low beams and continue at the same speed

Question 2

A cyclist is riding near the edge of the road ahead of you. When may you safely overtake?

Accepted Answer

Only when you can pass with at least 1 metre of clear space beside them

Answer

As soon as they move slightly to the left

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Whenever the road ahead appears completely clear

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Only on a straight section of road

Question 3

How close to a pedestrian crossing are you allowed to park your vehicle on the approach side?

Accepted Answer

No closer than 6 metres before the crossing

Answer

Right up to the crossing if there is no yellow line

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No closer than 3 metres before the crossing

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Within 1 metre if your vehicle faces away from the crossing

Question 4

In a shared zone where pedestrians and vehicles use the same space, what is the maximum speed limit?

Accepted Answer

10 km/h

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5 km/h

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20 km/h

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30 km/h

Question 5

A pedestrian steps onto a zebra crossing as you approach. What must you do?

Accepted Answer

Stop before the crossing and wait for the pedestrian to fully cross

Answer

Slow down but do not stop if you are already very close

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Sound the horn to hurry them across the road

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Continue if you are already within 20 metres of the crossing

Question 6

A person using a wheelchair is crossing at a pedestrian crossing. When may you proceed?

Accepted Answer

Once they have completely cleared the crossing

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When they are past the centre of the road

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After 30 seconds regardless of their position

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When they signal with their hand that you may go

Question 7

What is the key danger when driving past parked cars near a school?

Accepted Answer

Children running out suddenly from between parked vehicles

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Engine overheating from driving slowly

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Ice forming on the road surface near the kerb

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Losing traction on gravel beside parked cars