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

The default open road speed limit in New Zealand is 100 km/h. This applies on all roads outside urban areas unless a different speed limit is posted. New roads with high safety ratings may allow 110 km/h where signed.

Question 2

What is the default urban speed limit in New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

50 km/h

Answer

The default urban speed limit in New Zealand is 50 km/h. This applies in built-up areas unless a lower speed limit is posted. Some residential and school areas have limits as low as 10 or 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

For drivers aged 20 and over in New Zealand, the blood alcohol limit is 50mg per 100ml of blood. Driving with a blood alcohol level above this is an offence. There is also a breath alcohol limit of 250 micrograms per litre of breath.

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

In New Zealand, drivers under 20 years old must have zero blood alcohol. They are not permitted to drive with any detectable level of alcohol in their system. This zero-limit applies regardless of the type of alcohol consumed.

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

School zones in New Zealand have a 40 km/h speed limit that applies when the school speed zone signs are illuminated or active (typically school start and end times). Outside these times, the normal urban limit applies.

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