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Learners Licence Theory Test Answer Key For practice exam: go to http://www.aa.co.

nz/motoring/driving-school/road-code-quiz/

Core question (C) C1. C2. C3. C4. C5. C6. C7. C8. C9. C10. C11. C12. C13. C14. C15. C16. C17. C18. C19. C20. C21. C22. C23. C24. C25. C26. C27. Police officer 100 meters 10 seconds Headlights on dip 100 meters 24 hours Slow down (look to the left-side of the road) and if you cannot see, stop Question withdrawn True Slow down, pull over and allow the ambulance to pass Stay stopped until the lights stop flashing As an intersection The 4-second rule To maintain a safe following distance between you and the vehicle in front of you Slow down and be ready to stop for pedestrians Stop and give way to pedestrians on your half of the road (a) 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise (b) when you cannot see the vehicles in 100 meters of clear road False ( you must be able to stop in full length of clear road you can see in front of you) In wet, frosty or icy road conditions Slow down and check for any oncoming vehicles before driving on When you can see at least 100 meters of clear road in front of you once you have finished passing Streets, highways, and any place the public has access to such as bridges, beaches, car parks etc. True Traffic signals, road signs, the give way rules Stop if you are travelling in the direction the arrow is pointing The traffic light is broken, be careful and apply the give way rule Following other vehicles other cases (a) when there is oncoming vehicles (b) when a police officer is directing traffic (c) parking 20 km/h Give way to vehicles coming towards you 20 km/h False ( give way to all vehicles that will cross your path from your right) Headlights True Page 1 of 7

C28. C29. C30. C31. C32. C33.

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C35. C36. C37. C38. C39. C40. C41. C42. C43. C44. C45.

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 Fastest speed that you can drive in good conditions. Question withdrawn False ( you must give way to all vehicles coming towards you that are coming from right) True You could be fined and given 50 demerit points (under 20 there is zero alcohol allowed). 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 emergencies If you fail to supply your correct name and address Slow down and stop A police officer, a medical doctor or an approved person Stop until the lights stop flashing 3 seconds or more before your turn

Parking questions (P) P1. P2. P3. P4. P5. P6. P7. P8. P9. P10. P11. P12. P13. 1 meter You are loading or unloading people or goods Turn the front wheels of your vehicle towards the kerb and leave the vehicle in reverse gear There is someone with the vehicle who can move it 6 meters 6 meters Vehicles displaying a mobility card may park here Under no circumstance You may not stop your vehicle at any time True Turn the front wheels of your vehicle towards the kerb (leave at first gear or park) In a one-way street where you may park on both sides of the road You may park your vehicle for no longer than 40 minutes

Emergency questions (E) E1. E2. E3. E4. E5. E6. E7. E8. E9. E10. E11. Slow down, move off the road gradually, stop and turn your vehicle hazard lights on Stop and check to see if anyone is hurt, and provide assistance. Report to a police officer as soon as you can but within 24 hours When you are changing a tyre on the side of the road When you are changing a tyre on the side of the road Move off to the left of the road and have a rest When it is operating its siren or flashing lights There is a breakdown ahead Slow down and be prepared to stop for children Sweep it up straight away if you can do so safely Slow down, pull over and allow the ambulance to pass Page 2 of 7

Sign and markings questions (S) S1. S2. S3. S4. S5. S6. S7. S8. S9. S10. S11. S12. S13. S14. S15. S16. S17. S18. S19. S20. S21. S22. S23. S24. S25. S26. S27. S28. S29. S30. S31. S32. S33. S34. S35. S36. S37. S38. S39. 20 km/h False (sign shown is the maximum speed) True B 20 km/h False (you may not stop or park your vehicle there at any time) You have the right of way When both signs have been pulled in Where you can see all vehicles coming from all directions Stop if you can do so safely Railway level crossing ahead. There has been a crash slow down to 20 km/h when passing this sign until you have passed the crash Slow down so that you can look both ways to check that the crossing is clear Do not drive faster than 50 km/h Left lane is closed. Maximum speed limit is 100 km/h. Maximum speed you can travel is 70 km/h Only two people can access the transit lane at the same time. Gravel road, be cautious with flying stones. Come to a complete stop where you can see vehicles coming from all directions Give way to all vehicles, except those on a stop sign Fire hydrant No vehicles may stop here. False (you may not use) When waiting to turn right (move into the traffic flow) Turning vehicle drive straight over all road markings and wait to turn right White There is a pedestrian crossing ahead Fire hydrant Turn left The centre of the road No passing The traffic signals are not working, apply the give way rules Give way to any oncoming vehicles To move into the traffic flow (When waiting to turn right) Stop and wait until it changes to a green light Stop until the lights stop flashing Railway crossing ahead You may turn right but you cannot pass through and turn left Page 3 of 7

Road position RP1. RP2. RP3. RP4. RP5. RP6. As close to the left side of the road as possible Right-hand lane Signal for at least 3 seconds before moving left Indicate right before entering the roundabout Signal for 3 seconds or more and if the driveway is clear, enter 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 Slow down and give them as much room as you can Keep as close as you can to the left side of the road Pick up hitchhikers Slow down and stop. 1.5 meters Adjust your speed to suit the conditions Safe distance at 4-second rule. Pull over to the left and give way to the vehicle coming up the hill False (medication may still affect your driving regardless what the doctor says) Same as 1. Let 1 vehicle in and then go In a secure place You are likely to hurt any person Drive on to the next exit Pull over and stop to use the cell phone when it is safe to do so Move as far to the left side of the road as is safe and do not speed up True Signal for at least 3 seconds Check your blind spot before moving left Same as 3. Signal with your vehicle indicators for at least 3 seconds Pull over or stop and wait for a few minutes It may alter your senses and slows down your reactions Move as far to the left side of the road as is safe and do not speed up Take extra care and allow them to cross the road in their own time Stay back until the cyclist has passed the intersection Check you wont cause a hazard to the cyclist. Walking around the vehicle before reversing A B Page 4 of 7

B2. B3. B4. B5. B6. B7. B8. B9. B10. B11. B12. B13. B14. B15. B16. B17. B18. B19. B20. B21. B22. B23. B24. B25. B26. B27. B28. B29. B30. B31.

B32. B33. B34. B35. B36. B37. B38. B39.

D B At such speed that you can stop if you have to Apply the 4-second rule Slow down and move over to the left side of the road Slow down and stop, if you are at the middle of the intersection then proceed. True No not at all

Intersection question (I) I1. I2. I3. I4. I5. I6. I7. I8. I9. I10. I11. I12. I13. I14. I15. I16. I17. I18. I19. I20. I21. I22. I23. I24. I25. I26. I27. I28. I29. I30. I31. I32. I33. No Yes No Yes Yes Yes No No Yes No Yes No No No Yes Yes No No No Yes Yes No No No Yes No No Yes No Yes Yes No Yes. Stop and give way to the cyclist Page 5 of 7

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Yes. Stop and give way to the cyclist

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Specialist question 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 4 meters Fix it immediately because you could get a fine 6 months The vehicle was inspected by an approved WoF inspector and was roadworthy when last inspected A police officer Every 12 months Inside the windscreen, in the top right-hand corner (as viewed from the drivers seat) 3 meters The exhaust system and silencer Red light True 1.5 millimetres 4 meters A red light Check with an approved WoF inspector that the modifications are legal. True 90 km/h 6000 kg (including the load you are carrying) 10 pm and 5 am Drive for a short distance only and not faster than 80 km/h 80 km/h When a supervisor, who has held a NZ car licence for at least 2 years, is in the front seat Yes, provided your supervisor agrees and is sitting in the front passenger seat Someone that has held a valid full NZ licence for at least 2 years and sits in the passenger seat Yes, you must have your learner licence with you whenever you are driving The driver of the vehicle It will go to the blown out side. You will move from side to side. Brake smoothly and move over to the left side of the road Lift up the bonnet and boot of your vehicle 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 Page 7 of 7

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