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What is the best way to check for hazards before reversing?

A. Get out of the car and check for hazards.
B. Use your mirrors to check behind your car.
C. Drive straight back without checking.
D. Look out the back window by leaning over the drivers seat.

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A. Get out of the car and check for hazards.

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When may you use the horn on your vehicle?

A. As a reasonable traffic warning
B. To make people get out of your way
C. To annoy other traffic users
D. During a police chase

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A. As a reasonable traffic warning

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Can you stop on a bus stop in a private motor vehicle?

A. Only between midnight and 6 am.
B. Under no circumstances.
C. When dropping off passengers.
D. Only if it is for less than 5 minutes.

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B. Under no circumstances.

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Which of your vehicle lights do you have on when driving in fog?

A. Hazzard Lights
B. Headlights on High Beam
C. Headlights on dip
D. tail lights

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C. Headlights on dip.

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Before going over a railway level crossing, you must:

A. stop under all circumstances.
B. drive over only if there is space for your vehicle on the other side of the line.
C. increase your speed so that you can cross the line as quickly as possible.
D. sound the horn on your vehicle to warn other road users of your presence.

A

B. Drive over only if there is space for your vehicle on the other side of the line.

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You must turn your vehicle headlights on when visibility is less than:

A. 100 metres.
B. 120 metres.
C. 140 metres.
D. 160 metres.

A

A. 100 meters.

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If you see flashing red and blue lights behind you should you:

A. continue driving
B. speed up
C. pull over
D. slow down

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C. Pull over.

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A vehicle can use the flush median strip:

A. to move into the traffic flow.
B. to park for 5 minutes only.
C. as a driving lane.
D. to unload goods or passengers.

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A. To move into the traffic flow.

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Which side of the road should you keep to at all times except for emergency?

A. left
B. right
C. left and right
D. centre

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A. Left

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What is the best way to check for hazards before reversing your vehicle?

A. Relying only on the outside mirrors.
B. Turning to look over your shoulders.
C. Relying only on the inside mirrors.
D. Walking around the vehicle before reversing.

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D. Walking around the vehicle before reversing.

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This sign tells you that you are coming up to a railway level crossing. What should you do?

A. Slow down so that you can look both ways to check that the crossing is clear.
B. Speed up to drive over the crossing as quickly as possible.
C. Stop to check whether the crossing is clear.
D. Turn your vehicle indicators on before driving over the crossing.

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A. Slow down so that you can look both ways to check that the crossing is clear.

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What do you do if you hear a fire truck or an ambulance sire coming?

A. Speed up
B. Pull over and let them pass
C. Follow them
D. Keep on going

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B. Pull over and let them pass

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When must you always dip your vehicle headlights?

A. In a tunnel.
B. On a motorway.
C. When following other vehicles.
D. When coming up to a railway level crossing.

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C. When following other vehicles.

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What must you do when you see 2 red lights flashing outside a fire station?

A. Slow down and drive on carefully if the way is clear .
B. Slow down and stop if any other vehicle is coming
C. Slow down to 20 km/h.
D. Stop until the lights stop flashing.

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D. Stop until the lights stop flashing.

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In addition to checking it is safe to move out from the kerb into the traffic flow, what must you do?

A. Accelerate quickly into the traffic flow.
B. Move slowly into a space in the traffic flow.
C. Signal for at least 3 seconds.
D. Reverse away from the kerb.

A

C. Signal for at least 3 seconds.

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What must you do when you hear a siren or see red flashing lights from an ambulance or fire engine?

A. Do nothing, they have to follow you.
B. Pull over and allow them to pass
C. Speed up and race with them
D. Slam your brake and stop where you are

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B. Pull over and allow them to pass

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You must not move on to a railway level crossing until:

A. you are going fast enough so that you do not stop on the crossing.
B. you see that the lines are clear both ways and there are no vehicles stopped in front of you.
C. you have the headlights of your vehicle turned onto high beam.
D. you sound the horn on your vehicle.

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B. you see that the lines are clear both ways and there are no vehicles

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15
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After driving through surface water, you should:

A. stop and wait for your vehicle to dry out.
B. not brake for the next 500 metres.
C. brake heavily 2 or 3 times.
D. pump your vehicle brakes gently.

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D. pump your vehicle brakes gently.

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15
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You must turn your vehicle headlights on:

A. 15 minutes after sunset until 15 minutes before sunrise.
B. 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise.
C. 45 minutes after sunset until 45 minutes before sunrise.
D. 1 hour after sunset until 1 hour before sunrise.

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B. 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise.

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15
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What does this marking mean? (“FH” inside a yellow circle)

A. 5 hours.
B. Fire hydrant.
C. Fire hose.
D. Fire hazard

A

B. Fire hydrant.

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15
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When coming up to a Stop sign, where should you stop?

A. With the front wheels of your vehicle on the yellow lines.
B. With the rear wheels of your vehicle on the yellow lines.
C. Where you can see all vehicles coming from all directions.
D. Where you can only see vehicles coming from your right.

A

C. Where you can see all vehicles coming from all directions.

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15
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When driving into bright sunlight, you should use sun glasses and your vehicle sun visors for safety. You are also advised to:

A. turn on the headlights of your vehicle.
B. drive safely on the far left side of the road.
C. look at and drive close to the centre of the road.
D. pull over or stop and wait for a few minutes.

A

D. pull over or stop and wait for a few minutes.

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What should you do when another vehicle is following you very closely?

A. Speed up to get further ahead.
B. Brake suddenly to warn them.
C. Flick your vehicle lights and wave your arm.
D. Slow down, move to the left and allow the vehicle to pass.

A

D. Slow down, move to the left and allow the vehicle to pass.

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You must pull over and allow an ambulance or fire engine to pass:

A. at all times.
B. at an uncontrolled intersection.
C. when it is operating its siren or flashing lights.
D. when it is turning right and you have the right of way.

A

C. when it is operating its siren or flashing lights.

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If you are towing a vehicle or trailer, the distance between your vehicle and the one being towed must not be more than:

A. 2 metres.
B. 4 metres.
C. the length of the vehicle you are driving.
D. the length of the vehicle being towed.

A

B. 4 metres.

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15
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You are driving on a country road at night when your vehicle headlights suddenly go out. What is the safest thing to do?

A. Carry on driving to the nearest garage with your vehicle hazard lights on.
B. Slow down and drive on the far left side of the road.
C. Carry on driving to the nearest garage with your vehicle’s interior lights on.
D. Slow down, move off the road gradually, stop and turn your vehicle hazard lights on.

A

D. Slow down, move off the road gradually, stop and turn your vehicle hazard lights on.

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When traffic is merging, what is a good rule to follow?

A. Slow down to 40 km/h.
B. Speed up to make room behind.
C. Let 1 vehicle in and then go.
D. Let 2 vehicles in and go.

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C. Let 1 vehicle in and then go.

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When should you get out of your car on the motor way if an accident has happened and there is already help?

A. When you want to offer your help
B. When you want to take a quick look
C. You should never get out of your car
D. You should not get out of your car unless been asked to by officer or ambulance personals

A

C. You should never get out of your car

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On a motorway, what should you do if you are towing a trailer at the back of your car?

A. Turn on your hazard lights
B. Give hazard horns to warn other drivers
C. Take the left lane
D. Take the center or right lane

A

C. Take the left lane

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What should you do if an ambulance comes up behind you, flashing red lights or sounding its siren?

A. Speed up to avoid delay.
B. Put your vehicle hazard lights on and drive on at the same speed.
C. Slow down, pull over and allow the ambulance to pass.
D. Flash your vehicle headlights to warn oncoming traffic.

A

C. Slow down, pull over and allow the ambulance to pass.

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Flush medians can be used when you are:

A. passing other vehicles.
B. stopping at traffic signals.
C. waiting to turn right.
D. parking for 5 minutes only.

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C. waiting to turn right.

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When turning right at a roundabout, you must:

A. not indicate at any time on the roundabout.
B. indicate left before entering the roundabout.
C. indicate right before entering the roundabout.
D. indicate right when leaving the roundabout.

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C. indicate right before entering the roundabout.

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What must you do when you hear a siren or see red flashing lights from an ambulance or fire engine?

A. Speed up to get out of the way.
B. Drive up onto the footpath.
C. Pull over and allow it to pass.
D. Keep driving as you were.

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C. Pull over and allow it to pass.

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When driving at night, which vehicle lights should you turn on?

A. Headlights.
B. Park lights
C. Interior lights.
D. Hazard lights.

A

A. Headlights.

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For a trailer/towed vehicle what lights should it have on at night?

A. its break lights
B. its head lights
C. its tail lights
D. its hazard lights

A

C. its tail lights

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Q

What does a blue reflector (cat’s eye) placed on the road mean?

A. The left side of the road.
B. The centre of the road.
C. No passing.
D. Fire hydrant.

A

D. Fire hydrant.

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What colour are the 2 lines painted on a sealed road at a Give Way sign?

A. Yellow.
B. White.
C. Grey.
D. Red.

A

B. White.

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What does this traffic signal mean? (one yellow light)

A. Drive on before the signal changes to red.
B. Drive on because the signal will turn green.
C. Stop if you can do so safely.
D. Stop only if traffic is in the way.

A

C. Stop if you can do so safely.

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What must you do when red lights are flashing at a railway level crossing?

A. Drive over the lines as soon as the train has passed.
B. Slow down and then drive over the lines.
C. Stop until the lights stop flashing.
D. Stop and if no train is coming you may drive over the lines.

A

C. Stop until the lights stop flashing.

29
Q

Which one of the following lights should your vehicle use when driving in fog?

A. Park lights.
B. Headlights on high beam.
C. Hazard lights.
D. Dipped headlights.

A

D. Dipped headlights.

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When should you use the hazard lights on your vehicle?

A. When you are changing a tyre on the side of the road.
B. When you are coming up to an airport.
C. When you are double-parked.
D. When you are in a hurry.

A

A. When you are changing a tyre on the side of the road.

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What should you do when you are coming up to traffic signals and the signals change from green to yellow?

A. Stop at the signals if you can do so safely.
B. Speed up before the light changes to red.
C. Stop even if it means stopping in the middle of the intersection.
D. Turn hard to the left and stop around the corner.

A

A. Stop at the signals if you can do so safely.

32
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You are waiting at a railway level crossing and the red lights continue to flash after the train has passed. You should:

A. drive on carefully while the lights are still flashing.
B. stay stopped until the lights stop flashing.
C. check both ways and then drive on.
D. wait for 15 seconds and then drive on.

A

B. stay stopped until the lights stop flashing.

33
Q

What should you do when another vehicle is following very closely?

A. Speed up and get further ahead
B. Brake suddenly to warn them
C. Flick your vehicle lights and wave you arm
D. Slow down, move to the left and allow the vehicle to pass.

A

D. Slow down, move to the left and allow the vehicle to pass.

34
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You are driving past a line of parked cars. You notice a ball bouncing out into the road ahead. Do you:

A. keep driving at the same speed?
B. keep driving at the same speed and flash the vehicle’s headlights?
C. slow down and be prepared to stop for children?
D. slow down and move to the right-hand side of the road?

A

C. slow down and be prepared to stop for children?

35
Q

What must you do when turning right from the left side of the road in the picture?

A. quickly turn right just before an oncoming car arrives
B. signal right for three seconds and turn right when it is safe to do so
C. signal right for three seconds and then move into the centre of the road and wait there
D. take your chances and turn quickly before a car comes behind you.

A

B. signal right for three seconds and turn right when it is safe to do so

36
Q

At night, you MUST always dip the headlights on your vehicle when:

A. driving around town.
B. driving on a motorway.
C. following other vehicles.
D. driving in the country.

A

C. following other vehicles.

37
Q

What must you do when you come up to a red light showing at traffic signals?

A. Stop and then go on carefully.
B. Go on slowly if no other traffic is coming.
C. Stop only if other vehicles are coming from the right.
D. Stop and wait until it changes to a green light.

A

D. Stop and wait until it changes to a green light.

38
Q

Some vehicle signals flashing yellow lights, what does that mean?

A. police vehicles are approaching, you need to pull over.
B. fire engine is approaching, you need to give way.
C. ambulance is approaching, you need to give way.
D. service vehicle is in operation, be careful when around it.

A

D. service vehicle is in operation, be careful when around it.

39
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You MUST dip the headlights on your vehicle when:

A. coming up to an intersection.
B. driving in city shopping areas.
C. driving on a winding road.
D. you are following other vehicles.

A

D. you are following other vehicles.

40
Q

Which side of the road should you keep to at all times except for emergency?

A. left
B. right
C. left and right
D. centre

A

A. left

41
Q

When should one dip the car headlight?

A. driving in daylight
B. when there is no vehicle in front and weather is good
C. when you are driving in a funeral procession
D. after a heavy rain and driving in motorway

A

C. when you are driving in a funeral procession

42
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What must you do before you make a turn to the right?

A. Signal just before you turn.
B. Signal only if vehicles are coming towards you.
C. Give no signal.
D. Give a right-turn signal for at least 3 seconds.

A

D. Give a right-turn signal for at least 3 seconds.

43
Q

This sign tells you that you are coming up to a railway level crossing. What should you do?

A. Slow down so that you can look both ways to check that the crossing is clear.
B. Speed up to drive over the crossing as quickly as possible.
C. Stop to check whether the crossing is clear.
D. Turn your vehicle indicators on before driving over the crossing.

A

A. Slow down so that you can look both ways to check that the crossing is clear.

44
Q

On a car license can you tow a trailer?

A. No, not at all.
B. No, you need a truck license to tow a trailer
C. Yes, but only if the weight of the vehicle and the trailer (including the load) does not exceed 4500kg
D. Yes, As long as the road and weather conditions are right.

A

C. Yes, but only if the weight of the vehicle and the trailer (including the load) does not exceed 4500kg

45
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  1. This signal means (one yellow light of the back left side of a van) I am going to:

A. slow down.
B. turn left.
C. move towards the right.
D. stop.

A

B. turn left.

46
Q

To help you from being blinded by the headlights of an oncoming vehicle, you should:

A. turn the headlights of your vehicle off for a short time.
B. turn the headlights of your vehicle onto high beam.
C. slow down and if you cannot see, stop.
D. watch the headlights of the oncoming vehicle to help you see where you are on the road.

A

C. slow down and if you cannot see, stop.

47
Q

You must signal that you are turning to the right:

A. as you are turning.
B. only if there are vehicles in front of you.
C. 3 seconds or more before you turn.
D. only if there are vehicles following behind you.

A

C. 3 seconds or more before you turn.

48
Q

Does an ambulance have the right to pull you over?

A. yes
B. no
C. only if they are asking for a blood test
D. yes, between the times of 11pm and 5am

A

B. no

49
Q

When driving in foggy weather, you should:

A. stay close to the vehicle ahead of you.
B. turn your vehicle headlights onto dip.
C. use the centre line as a guide.
D. turn your vehicle park lights on.

A

B. turn your vehicle headlights onto dip.

50
Q

When following a vehicle on a dusty metal (gravel) road, you should:

A. keep close to the other vehicles.
B. drive down the centre of the road.
C. adjust your speed to suit the conditions.
D. pass the vehicle in front of you.

A

C. adjust your speed to suit the conditions.

51
Q

Where to position your vehicle when driving on a two-way road?

A. on the left
B. on the right
C. in the middle
D. where ever you want

A

A. on the left

52
Q

What does this sign mean? (railway/crossing “x”)

A. Children playground ahead.
B. Railway station ahead.
C. Railway level crossing ahead.
D. Railway museum ahead.

A

C. Railway level crossing ahead.

53
Q

What must you do when you see blue and red flashing lights behind you?

A. Speed up to get out of the way.
B. Slow down and drive on carefully.
C. Slow down and stop.
D. Drive on as usual.

A

C. Slow down and stop.

54
Q

What does this road marking mean? (“FH” inside a yellow circle)

A. Taxi stand.
B. Fire hydrant.
C. Railway level crossing ahead.
D. Pedestrian crossing ahead.

A

B. Fire hydrant.

55
Q

How should you dry out the brake after driving through surface water?

A. Swerve carefully from side to side to dry out the brakes on your vehicle.
B. Move to the left of the road and dry out the wheels of your vehicle.
C. Drive with your vehicle handbrake on for at least 5 minutes.
D. Pump your vehicle brakes carefully several times to dry them out.

A

D. Pump your vehicle brakes carefully several times to dry them out.

56
Q

What must be displayed on the back of a trailer being towed at night?

A. A blue light.
B. A red light.
C. A white flag.
D. A white light.

A

B. A red light.

57
Q

If yellow traffic signals are flashing it means:

A. that a crash has just happened.
B. the traffic signals are not working, apply the give way rules.
C. vehicles may only proceed straight ahead and not turn.
D. emergency vehicles are about to come through.

A

B. the traffic signals are not working, apply the give way rules.

58
Q

What is the safest way to drive up to intersections?

A. Looking to the right.
B. Travelling at the speed limit.
C. Looking to the left.
D. At such a speed that you can stop if you have to.

A

D. At such a speed that you can stop if you have to.

59
Q

If you have to drive at a slow speed which may hold up other vehicles, what should you do?

A. Keep as close as you can to the centre of the road.
B. Keep as close to the left-hand side of the road as you can
C. Make the traffic behind you slow down to the speed that you are driving at.
D. Drive down the middle of the road so that any vehicles behind you can pass on the left.

A

B. Keep as close to the left-hand side of the road as you can

60
Q

What are the three main types of road surfaces on our New Zealand roads?

A. tar, country-road and rock
B. asphalt, chip-seal and gravel
C. limestone, fine-sand and mud
D. concrete, brick-gravel and clay

A

B. asphalt, chip-seal and gravel

61
Q

This sign (red “Bus Stop”

A

D. you may not stop your vehicle at any time.

62
Q

What may you do at traffic signals if there is a green arrow pointing to the right and a red light showing at the same time?

A. You may turn right.
B. You may go straight ahead.
C. You must stop until all lights turn green.
D. You may turn left or right.

A

A. You may turn right.

63
Q

To help you from being blinded by the headlights of an oncoming vehicle, you should:

A. look to the left-hand side of the road.
B. look to the right-hand side of the road.
C. look to the centre of the road.
D. turn the headlights of your vehicle onto high beam.

A

A. look to the left-hand side of the road.

64
Q

If you are driving at night with your vehicle headlights on high beam, you MUST dip them when coming up to:

A. an intersection.
B. a one-way street.
C. a police officer on point duty.
D. a town or city.

A

C. a police officer on point duty.

65
Q

What does the blue light on the road mean?

A. tunnel under the road
B. fire hydrant on the side
C. police station up ahead
D. lane mark to guide traffic at night

A

B. fire hydrant on the side

66
Q

When turning left into a driveway, slow down and:

A. check the driveway is clear and enter.
B. signal only if there is a vehicle behind you and enter.
C. signal for 3 seconds or more and if the driveway is clear, enter.
D. signal only if another vehicle is coming towards you and enter.

A

C. signal for 3 seconds or more and if the driveway is clear, enter.

67
Q

If you are driving in fog, your vehicle should have its:

A. park lights on.
B. headlights on dip.
C. headlights on high beam.
D. hazard lights on.

A

B. headlights on dip.

68
Q

You wish to make a right turn on a narrow country road. There is a vehicle coming towards you and traffic behind you. The safest option is to:

A. wait in the centre of the road and turn when it is clear.
B. drive straight ahead and do a U-turn when the road is clear.
C. decide not to turn and drive straight ahead.
D. move to the left side of the road and turn when the road is clear.

A

D. move to the left side of the road and turn when the road is clear.

69
Q

You are driving at night and see a vehicle coming towards you with its headlights on high beam. Where should you look?

A. At the vehicle coming towards you.
B. At the centre of the road.
C. At the left side of the road.
D. At the far right of the road.

A

C. At the left side of the road.

70
Q

After driving through surface water, you should:

A. pump your vehicle brakes carefully.
B. not use the brakes on your vehicle.
C. brake heavily.
D. check that the headlights on your vehicle are working.

A

A. pump your vehicle brakes carefully.

71
Q

The bonnet of your vehicle lifts up while you are driving and you cannot see. What should you do?

A. Turn your vehicle headlights on and look out of the side window.
B. Brake smoothly and move over to the left side of the road.
C. Steer your vehicle straight ahead and stop as quickly as you can.
D. Speed up and move to the left side of the road.

A

B. Brake smoothly and move over to the left side of the road.

72
Q

When may you use the horn on your vehicle?

A. As a reasonable traffic warning
B. To make people get out of your way
C. To annoy other traffic users
D. During a police chase

A

A. As a reasonable traffic warning

Road Code - NZ (3 decks)

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