Learner’s Licence Theory Test – Answer KeyFor practice exam: go to http://www.aa.co.nz/motoring/driving-school/road-code-quiz/

Core question (C)

C1. Police officerC2. 100 metersC3. 10 secondsC4. Headlights on dipC5. 100 metersC6. 24 hoursC7. Slow down (look to the left-side of the road) and if you cannot see, stopC8. Question withdrawnC9. TrueC10. Slow down, pull over and allow the ambulance to passC11. Stay stopped until the lights stop flashingC12. As an intersectionC13. The 4-second ruleC14. To maintain a safe following distance between you and the vehicle in front of youC15. Slow down and be ready to stop for pedestriansC16. Stop and give way to pedestrians on your half of the roadC17. (a) 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise

(b) when you cannot see the vehicles in 100 meters of clear roadC18. False (… you must be able to stop in full length of clear road you can see in front of you)C19. In wet, frosty or icy road conditionsC20. Slow down and check for any oncoming vehicles before driving onC21. When you can see at least 100 meters of clear road in front of you once you have finished passingC22. Streets, highways, and any place the public has access to such as bridges, beaches, car parks etc.C23. TrueC24. Traffic signals, road signs, the give way rulesC25. Stop if you are travelling in the direction the arrow is pointingC26. The traffic light is broken, be careful and apply the give way ruleC27. Following other vehicles

other cases(a) when there is oncoming vehicles(b) when a police officer is directing traffic(c) parking

C28. 20 km/hC29. Give way to vehicles coming towards youC30. 20 km/hC31. False (… give way to all vehicles that will cross your path from your right) C32. HeadlightsC33. True

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C34. When the vehicle in front is signalling a right turn. Also:(a) if there is clear road ahead(b) if the vehicle in front of you is already turning right

C35. Fastest speed that you can drive in good conditions.C36. Question withdrawnC37. False (… you must give way to all vehicles coming towards you that are coming from right)C38. TrueC39. You could be fined and given 50 demerit points (under 20 there is zero alcohol allowed).C40. As a reasonable traffic warning. If driving in a 50 km/h area, the horn on your vehicle should not be

used between 11 pm and 7 am except in emergenciesC41. If you fail to supply your correct name and addressC42. Slow down and stopC43. A police officer, a medical doctor or an approved personC44. Stop until the lights stop flashingC45. 3 seconds or more before your turn

Parking questions (P)

P1. 1 meterP2. You are loading or unloading people or goodsP3. Turn the front wheels of your vehicle towards the kerb and leave the vehicle in reverse gearP4. There is someone with the vehicle who can move itP5. 6 metersP6. 6 metersP7. Vehicles displaying a mobility card may park hereP8. Under no circumstanceP9. You may not stop your vehicle at any timeP10. TrueP11. Turn the front wheels of your vehicle towards the kerb (leave at first gear or park)P12. In a one-way street where you may park on both sides of the roadP13. You may park your vehicle for no longer than 40 minutes

Emergency questions (E)

E1. Slow down, move off the road gradually, stop and turn your vehicle hazard lights onE2. Stop and check to see if anyone is hurt, and provide assistance.E3. Report to a police officer as soon as you can but within 24 hoursE4. When you are changing a tyre on the side of the roadE5. When you are changing a tyre on the side of the roadE6. Move off to the left of the road and have a restE7. When it is operating its siren or flashing lightsE8. There is a breakdown aheadE9. Slow down and be prepared to stop for childrenE10. Sweep it up straight away if you can do so safelyE11. Slow down, pull over and allow the ambulance to pass

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Sign and markings questions (S)

S1. 20 km/hS2. False (…sign shown is the maximum speed)S3. TrueS4. BS5. 20 km/hS6. False (…you may not stop or park your vehicle there at any time)S7. You have the right of wayS8. When both signs have been pulled inS9. Where you can see all vehicles coming from all directionsS10. Stop if you can do so safelyS11. Railway level crossing ahead.S12. There has been a crash – slow down to 20 km/h when passing this sign until you have passed the

crashS13. Slow down so that you can look both ways to check that the crossing is clearS14. Do not drive faster than 50 km/hS15. Left lane is closed.S16. Maximum speed limit is 100 km/h.S17. Maximum speed you can travel is 70 km/hS18. Only two people can access the transit lane at the same time.S19. Gravel road, be cautious with flying stones.S20. Come to a complete stop where you can see vehicles coming from all directionsS21. Give way to all vehicles, except those on a stop signS22. Fire hydrantS23. No vehicles may stop here.S24. False (…you may not use)S25. When waiting to turn right (move into the traffic flow)S26. Turning vehicle drive straight over all road markings and wait to turn rightS27. WhiteS28. There is a pedestrian crossing aheadS29. Fire hydrantS30. Turn leftS31. The centre of the roadS32. No passingS33. The traffic signals are not working, apply the give way rulesS34. Give way to any oncoming vehiclesS35. To move into the traffic flow (When waiting to turn right)S36. Stop and wait until it changes to a green lightS37. Stop until the lights stop flashingS38. Railway crossing aheadS39. You may turn right but you cannot pass through and turn left

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Road position

RP1. As close to the left side of the road as possibleRP2. Right-hand laneRP3. Signal for at least 3 seconds before moving leftRP4. Indicate right before entering the roundaboutRP5. Signal for 3 seconds or more and if the driveway is clear, enterRP6. Move to the left side of the road and turn when the road is clear

Behaviour question (B)

B1. (a) When there is an incoming vehicle(b) when you are following a vehicle(c) when a police officer is directing traffic(d) when parking

B2. Slow down and give them as much room as you canB3. Keep as close as you can to the left side of the roadB4. Pick up hitchhikersB5. Slow down and stop.B6. 1.5 metersB7. Adjust your speed to suit the conditionsB8. Safe distance at 4-second rule.B9. Pull over to the left and give way to the vehicle coming up the hillB10. False (medication may still affect your driving regardless what the doctor says)B11. Same as 1.B12. Let 1 vehicle in and then goB13. In a secure placeB14. You are likely to hurt any personB15. Drive on to the next exitB16. Pull over and stop to use the cell phone when it is safe to do soB17. Move as far to the left side of the road as is safe and do not speed upB18. TrueB19. Signal for at least 3 secondsB20. Check your blind spot before moving leftB21. Same as 3.B22. Signal with your vehicle indicators for at least 3 secondsB23. Pull over or stop and wait for a few minutesB24. It may alter your senses and slows down your reactionsB25. Move as far to the left side of the road as is safe and do not speed upB26. Take extra care and allow them to cross the road in their own timeB27. Stay back until the cyclist has passed the intersectionB28. Check you won’t cause a hazard to the cyclist.B29. Walking around the vehicle before reversingB30. A

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B31. BB32. DB33. BB34. At such speed that you can stop if you have toB35. Apply the 4-second ruleB36. Slow down and move over to the left side of the roadB37. Slow down and stop, if you are at the middle of the intersection then proceed.B38. TrueB39. No – not at all

Intersection question (I)

I1. NoI2. YesI3. NoI4. YesI5. YesI6. YesI7. NoI8. NoI9. YesI10. NoI11. YesI12. NoI13. NoI14. NoI15. YesI16. YesI17. NoI18. NoI19. NoI20. YesI21. YesI22. NoI23. NoI24. NoI25. YesI26. NoI27. NoI28. YesI29. NoI30. YesI31. YesI32. No

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I33. Yes. Stop and give way to the cyclistI34. Yes. Stop and give way to the cyclist

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Specialist question

1. 4 meters2. Fix it immediately because you could get a fine3. 6 months4. The vehicle was inspected by an approved WoF inspector and was roadworthy when last inspected5. A police officer6. Every 12 months7. Inside the windscreen, in the top right-hand corner (as viewed from the driver’s seat)8. 3 meters9. The exhaust system and silencer10. Red light11. True12. 1.5 millimetres13. 4 meters14. A red light15. Check with an approved WoF inspector that the modifications are legal. 16. True17. 90 km/h18. 6000 kg (including the load you are carrying)19. 10 pm and 5 am20. Drive for a short distance only and not faster than 80 km/h21. 80 km/h22. When a supervisor, who has held a NZ car licence for at least 2 years, is in the front seat23. Yes, provided your supervisor agrees and is sitting in the front passenger seat24. Someone that has held a valid full NZ licence for at least 2 years and sits in the passenger seat25. Yes, you must have your learner licence with you whenever you are driving26. The driver of the vehicle27. It will go to the blown out side.28. You will move from side to side.29. Brake smoothly and move over to the left side of the road30. Lift up the bonnet and boot of your vehicle31. The passenger themselves

Other questions:a. After driving through surface water, you should:

Pump your vehicle brakes gently several times to dry them out

b. What colour are temporary warning signs?Orange

c. What is the speed limit in a limited speed zone (LSZ) when hazardous conditions exist? 50 km/h

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