Learner AA Class 2 - Others New

Question 1

What is the maximum width permitted for a vehicle and its load either side of the longitudinal centre line?

1.0 metres
1.275 metres
1.5 metres
1.75 metres

Answer 1

1.275 metres

Question 2

What is the combined rated strength of lashings placed over rigid loads on heavy motor vehicles where loaded against a headboard?

At least half the weight of the load
At least the weight of the load
At least twice the weight of the load

Answer 2

At least the weight of the load

Question 3

What must you do at an intersection controlled by a Give Way sign?

Come to a complete stop
Give way to all vehicles, except those on a stop sign

Answer 3

Give way to all vehicles, except those on a stop sign

Question 4

If you are driving at night with your vehicle headlights on high beam, when MUST you dip them?

Answer 4

For a police officer directing traffic

Question 5

A broken yellow line painted close to the edge of the road means you may stop or park your vehicle there at any time. True or False?

TRUE
FALSE

Answer 5

FALSE

Question 6

What is the safest way to drive up to intersections?

Travelling at the speed limit
Using the system of car control

Answer 6

Using the system of car control

Question 7

For how long after the date of entry must a driver retain their logbook?
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24 months
12 months
18 months
6 months

Answer 7

12 months

Question 8

How often do you have to renew your endorsement to carry dangerous goods?

Every year
Every 2 years
Every 3 years
Every 5 years

Answer 8

Every 5 years

Question 9

What information about the vehicle must be included in the driver’s logbook?

The owner’s name
The registration number

Answer 9

The registration number

Question 10

For a heavy rigid vehicle whose rear-most axle is a non-steering axle, the maximum rear overhang permitted including its load is the lesser of:

4.5 metres or 70% of wheelbase 4.0 metres or 70% of wheelbase

Answer 10

4.0 metres or 70% of wheelbase

Question 11

If a driver is subject to work time requirements, what is the maximum period of work time permitted in any cumulative work day?

13 hours max
15 hours max
18 hours max

Answer 11

13 hours max

Question 12

From what distance must the rear light of a heavy goods service vehicle be visible?

100 metres
100 metres

Answer 12

100 metres

Question 13

Whose responsibility is it ensure a permit is carried for overweight or overdimensional loads?

The Driver is responsible
The Hirer is responsible
The Owner is responsible
The Foreman is responsible

Answer 13

The Driver is responsible

Question 14

Which parts of the car must be in good condition to prevent too much noise and gases entering the car?

The engine and oil system
The engine, exhaust system and silencer
The doors and windows
The silencer and engine

Answer 14

The engine, exhaust system and silencer

Question 15

What must you do when turning right at a roundabout?

Only signal right as you approach the roundabout
Signal right all through the roundabout
Signal right when you approach the roundabout, then signal left as you pass the exit before the one you want
Don’t signal, take the first gap

Answer 15

Signal right when you approach the roundabout, then signal left as you pass the exit before the one you want

Question 16

When you have a learner licence you must always drive with a supervisor. What is a supervisor?

An adult that sits next to you in the passenger seat
Someone that has held a valid full licence for at least 2 years and sits in the seat next to you
Anyone in the car that has held a valid full NZ licence for at least 2 years
Someone who sits in the passenger seat with a restricted NZ licence

Answer 16

Someone that has held a valid full licence for at least 2 years and sits in the seat next to you

Question 17

When should you use your hazard lights?

When you are a temporary hazard
To stop in a bus stop
When you are driving slowly
In fog

Answer 17

When you are a temporary hazard

Question 18

How many logbooks must a driver maintain?

At least Two
Two
One
None

Answer 18

One

Question 19

What is the tare weight of the vehicle?

The weight of the vehicle, load and driver
The unladen weight of the vehicle and the driver
The weight of the vehicle and load
The unladen weight of the vehicle

Answer 19

The unladen weight of the vehicle

Question 20

When must you turn your vehicle headlights on?

15 minutes after sunset until 15 minutes before sunrise
30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise
45 minutes after sunset until 45 minutes before sunrise
1 hour after sunset until 1 hour before sunrise

Answer 20

30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise

Question 21

If a driver is subject to work time requirements, what is the maximum period of work permitted in any cumulative work period?

60 hours max
70 hours max
80 hours max
90 hours max

Answer 21

70 hours max

Question 22

A heavy motor vehicle has a gross vehicle mass (GM) exceeding?

3500 kg
4000 kg
4500 kg
6000 kg

Answer 22

3500 kg

Question 23

When you are checking your load, what is the most important thing to look for?

The correct number of boxes
Load appearance
Load security
Tidy lashings

Answer 23

Load security

Question 24

What is the maximum width allowed for a vehicle (other than an agricultural vehicle) including its load?

3.25 Metres
3 metres
2.75 metres
2.55 metres

Answer 24

2.55 metres

Question 25

Between which two points is the forward distance of a two-axle measured? Between the rear axis and the front of the vehicle or load The rear wheels to the front of the vehicle or load The rear wheel to the front wheel The rear of the vehicle to the front of the vehicle

Answer 25

Between the rear axis and the front of the vehicle or load

Question 26

Providing a manufacturer's tyre and axle ratings permit, what is the maximum weight allowed on a single standard-tyred axle? 8200 kg max 7200 kg max 6000 kg max 5000 kg max

Answer 26

6000 kg max

Question 27

If a driver is subject to work time requirements, what is the minimum continuous period of rest time that must be taken before commencing a new cumulative work day? 7.5 hours min 10 hours min 11 hours min 12 hours min

Answer 27

10 hours min

Question 28

When should you check your load? Before you start and at the end of a journey Before you start and after every rest stop Every 2 hours Every 3 hours

Answer 28

Before you start and after every rest stop

Question 29

What is the maximum overall length for a heavy rigid vehicle including its load when not towing a trailer? 11.5 metres 12.5 metres 12.6 metres 13 metres

Answer 29

12.6 metres

Question 30

Who can require you to undergo a breath screening test? A Testing Officer A Doctor A member of the Public A Police Officer

Answer 30

A Police Officer

Question 31

If you are under 20 the legal alcohol limit is zero. What does this mean? One drink is fine You could face prison if your alcohol level is less than 150 micrograms You could be fined $150 if your alcohol level is higher than 150 micrograms You could be disqualified from driving, given demerit points, fined or imprisoned

Answer 31

You could be disqualified from driving, given demerit points, fined or imprisoned

Question 32

How much weight (sideways) must load restraint systems be able to withstand? At least four times the weight of the load At least the weight of the load At least twice the weight of the load At least half the weight of the load

Answer 32

At least half the weight of the load

Question 33

If a driver is subject to work time requirements, what is the minimum continuous rest time to be taken before a new cumulative work period commences? 12 hours min 18 hours min 24 hours min 36 hours min

Answer 33

24 hours min

Question 34

What is the maximum distance a vehicle or its load may extend forward from the front edge of the driver's seat (in its rearmost position)? 2 metres 3 metres 4 metres 6 metres

Answer 34

3 metres

Question 35

A load of 15 tonne carried on a rigid truck with a headboard is secured by two tie downs. What must the combined strength of the tie downs be equal to or stronger than? At least half the weight of the load At least the weight of the load At least twice the weight of the load At least four times the weight of the load

Answer 35

At least the weight of the load

Question 36

When should you use the hazard lights on your vehicle? If changing a tyre on the side of the road When you are driving in fog When you are double-parked When you are in a hurry

Answer 36

If changing a tyre on the side of the road

Question 37

You are turning right at traffic signals showing a red arrow pointing to the right. What should you do? Give way to all vehicles before turning Stop as you are travelling the way the arrow is pointing Drive on as it is safe Wait until there is no traffic

Answer 37

Stop as you are travelling the way the arrow is pointing

Question 38

You are a driver (other than a taxi driver) and your work time starts at 7 am. What is the latest time that you must take a rest break? 12.30 pm 1.00 pm 2.30 pm 3.00 pm

Answer 38

12.30 pm

Question 39

On a two-axle truck, what is the forward distance? From the rear wheels to the front wheels From the rear wheels to the front of the vehicle or load From the rear axis to the front of the vehicle or load From the rear of the vehicle to the front of the vehicle

Answer 39

From the rear axis to the front of the vehicle or load

Question 40

What colour is the line painted on a sealed road at a Give Way sign? Yellow White Green Red

Answer 40

White

Question 41

A vehicle has two load-sharing axles spaces 1.5 metres apart. What kind of axle set is this? A Single axle set A Tandem axle set A Tri-axle set A Quad axle set

Answer 41

A Tandem axle set

Question 42

What does gross weight mean? The weight of the vehicle The weight of the vehicle and load The weight of the load

Answer 42

The weight of the vehicle and load

Question 43

Anchor points to which the lashings are secured must have a strength of at least:? At least twice the strength of the lashings At least half the strength of the lashings At least the strength of the lashings At least one quarter the strength of the lashings

Answer 43

At least the strength of the lashings

Question 44

When may you pass on the left at an intersection, if you can do so safely? When you have the headlights of your vehicle turned on When the vehicle you are passing is signalling a left turn When the vehicle you are passing has signalled a right turn When the vehicle you are passing is exceeding the speed limit

Answer 44

When the vehicle you are passing has signalled a right turn

Question 45

What is the lowest class of licence required to drive a rigid vehicle that has a gross combined weight of 12,000KG? Class 5 Class 4 Class 3 Class 2

Answer 45

Class 2

Question 46

Why must a driver do a pre-trip safety inspection? To check the load is tidy To check the truck is fully fuelled To check the truck, the load and the paperwork is OK To check there is time for the journey

Answer 46

To check the truck, the load and the paperwork is OK

Question 47

A load of 10 tonne carried on a rigid truck with no headboard is secured by two tie downs. What must the combined strength of the tie downs be? At least twice the weight of the load At least the weight of the load At least half the weight of the load At least four times the weight of the load

Answer 47

At least twice the weight of the load

Question 48

What does the legal definition of a road include? Tar-sealed roads only Only roads with houses Public roads, highways, footpaths and car parks Streets, highways, and any place the public has access to e.g. bridges, beaches, car parks etc.

Answer 48

Streets, highways, and any place the public has access to e.g. bridges, beaches, car parks etc.

Question 49

When may you use the horn on your vehicle? Any time you like Only between 5.00am and 10.00pm Only as a reasonable traffic warning Only in urban areas

Answer 49

Only as a reasonable traffic warning

Question 50

Failure by a driver to produce an approved logbook when requested by an enforcement officer is an offence. If you are convicted of this offence, you may be disqualified or fined. What is the maximum you can be fined? 25000 10000 5000 2000

Answer 50

2000

Question 51

What weight limits must be included on a certificate of loading for a heavy motor vehicle? Just the Gross Vehicle Mass in kilograms Only the Tare weight and Gross Combination Mass in kilograms The Tare weight, Gross Vehicle Mass and Gross Combination Mass in kilograms Only the Tare weight in kilograms

Answer 51

The Tare weight, Gross Vehicle Mass and Gross Combination Mass in kilograms

Question 52

After 5 1/2 hours of continuous work time, what is the minimum rest time required? 60 minutes 45 minutes 30 minutes 15 minutes

Answer 52

30 minutes

Question 53

If a driver (other than a taxi driver) is subject to work time requirements, what is the maximum continuous period of work allowed before a minimum 1/2 hour break is required? 2.5 hours max 3.5 hours max 4.5 max 5.5 hours max

Answer 53

5.5 hours max