learners license nz 2025

What is required to drive legally in New Zealand?

A license.

What speed should you follow near speed bumps?

The recommended speed posted on signs.

Is the open road sign compulsory?

Yes

What must you do when you see orange emergency signs?

Slow down to 20km/h.

Do you have to slow down for a stopped school bus on the other side of the road?

Yes

Does "right of way" exist in New Zealand road rules?

No

Where should you drive when there are multiple lanes?

Keep to the leftmost lane unless the other lanes are full or blocked.

Is anything that the public can access considered a road?

Yes

What should you do when passing parked cars?

Slow down to anticipate possible hazards.

Do you need to indicate if you are following a curve in the road without crossing the centerline?

No

Where should you avoid parking at night?

Anywhere with no visibility from oncoming traffic.

How far must you park from a pedestrian crossing?

At least 6 metres away.

Can you park within 6 metres of an intersection?

No

Can you park on the right-hand side of a two-way road?

No

What is a simple rule for giving way?

Always give way to the right.

Is a private driveway meeting a road considered an intersection?

No

Where should you stop at a stop sign?

Where you have a clear view of all approaching traffic.

When must you indicate left before entering a roundabout?

If you are taking the first or second exit.

When must you give way at a raised pedestrian crossing?

Only to pedestrians on your half of the crossing.

Do you need to slow to 20km/h for a school bus no matter which side of the road you're on?

Yes

What must you check before crossing railway tracks?

That you can see in both directions.

Can you pass a vehicle within 60 metres of a level crossing?

No

Can you overtake a vehicle that has stopped for a train at a level crossing?

No

What must you do when red lights are flashing at a fire station or airport?

Stop and wait until the lights stop flashing.

What should you follow at intersections to know which lane to use?

The painted arrows on the road.

If there are no lane arrows at an intersection

which lane should you use?

When turning from a multi-lane road

which lane should you turn into?

How far can you legally drive in a special vehicle lane?

No more than 50 meters

What are two situations where you may need to merge?

When joining an existing lane or when two lanes become one.

Do motorcycles always need a full lane?

Yes

Do motorcycle indicators automatically turn off?

No

How much space should be between a car and a cyclist?

At least 1.5 metres.

Can you use a flush median to pass a cyclist?

Yes

Can you block or drive along a cycle lane?

No

Who must you give way to when crossing a cycle lane?

Any cyclists in the lane.

Is it legal to exceed the speed limit when passing another vehicle?

No

How much clear road must you have after passing another vehicle?

At least 100 metres.

What does a solid yellow line on your side of the road mean?

No passing allowed.

What does a broken yellow line indicate?

A no-passing zone is about to start.

On a road with a centerline

how far ahead must you be able to stop?

On a road with no centerline

how far ahead must you be able to stop?

What colour are motorway signs?

Green and white.

Can you stop on a motorway?

No

Can you make a U-turn on a motorway?

No

Can you pick up or drop off passengers on a motorway?

No

What should you do if you miss your exit on a motorway?

Drive to the next exit.

When can you stop on a motorway?

Only in a marked parking area

What should you do if your car breaks down on a motorway?

Steer off the road

What does a one-lane bridge sign with a red arrow pointing towards you mean?

You must give way.

In wet weather

what should your following distance be?

When must you turn your headlights on?

If visibility is less than 100 metres

How far should you be able to stop in the dark on a road with a centerline?

Within the distance lit by your headlights.

What do white road reflectors indicate?

The centerline.

What do red road reflectors indicate?

The left side of the road.

What do yellow road reflectors indicate?

A no-passing centerline.

What do blue road reflectors indicate?

A fire hydrant nearby.

What does a reflector post with a white strip indicate?

The left side of the road.

What does a reflector post with a yellow strip indicate?

The right side of the road.

What does a reflector post with black and yellow stripes indicate?

The right side of a bridge.

What does a flashing blue road marker indicate?

Ice on the road.

What should you do when you see an accident sign (lit-up triangle)?

Slow down to 20km/h.

What happens in a rear tire blowout?

The car will sway towards the side of the blowout.

What happens in a front tire blowout?

The car will sway from side to side.

How far can a load extend in front of a car?

No more than 3 metres from the front seat.

How far can a trailer load extend behind the rear axle?

No more than 4 metres.

What must you attach to a load extending more than 1 metre past the back or 200mm from the sides?

A white

What is the maximum combined weight of a car

trailer

What is the maximum combined weight of a car

trailer

What is the maximum speed for towing a trailer with a car

van

How much space must be between your vehicle and the trailer you're towing?

No more than 4 metres.

What light must a trailer have at night?

A red light on the back.

What lights must be on when towing a vehicle at night?

The headlights and red tail lights.

What is the maximum speed when using a flexible towing connection?

50km/h.

What is the maximum speed when using a rigid towing connection?

90km/h.

What is the maximum speed when towing a motorcycle?

30km/h

What is the minimum tire tread depth required?

1.5mm.

Where must the WOF label be displayed on a car?

The top right corner of the windscreen.

What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?

The lights aren’t working