New Zealand Car Driving Test Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield New Zealand Car Driving Test facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. What does a circular sign with a red border and a diagonal red line over a horn symbol mean? → Use of horns prohibited
2. At a roundabout, which road rule applies to entering traffic? → Vehicles already in the roundabout have priority
3. What does a yellow sign with a black winding arrow indicate? → A series of curves or bends ahead
4. Which lights must you have on when parked on a road at night outside of an illuminated area? → Park lights or sidelights so the vehicle is visible
5. You are parked legally in a P60 zone and your 60 minutes expire. What should you do? → Move your vehicle to a different street or car park
6. What speed limit applies when passing a stationary emergency vehicle with flashing lights on a New Zealand road? → Slow to 20 km/h if safe or move over a lane
7. When parking on a steep downhill slope with a kerb, which way should you turn your front wheels? → Towards the kerb
8. What does a yellow kerb marking indicate in New Zealand? → No stopping at any time
9. You are turning right at an uncontrolled intersection and a vehicle coming from the opposite direction is going straight through. Who must give way? → You must give way to the vehicle going straight
10. What is the correct lane position when driving through a curve on a narrow rural road in New Zealand? → Keep to the left within your lane
11. What is the default speed limit in a Limited Speed Zone (LSZ) when hazardous conditions are present in New Zealand? → 50 km/h
12. Which of the following is a legal requirement when parking your vehicle on the side of a road? → You must park in the direction of the traffic flow on your side of the road.
13. What does this sign mean? → Watch out for cattle
14. At an uncontrolled intersection in New Zealand, if two vehicles arrive at the same time from different roads, which vehicle must give way? → The vehicle on the left
15. What does this sign mean? → A feeder lane joins an existing lane
16. You arrive at an intersection at the same time as another vehicle from a different road. Your road has a GIVE WAY sign; the other road does not. Who must yield? → You must give way because your road has the GIVE WAY sign
17. What does a rectangular blue sign displaying a white bicycle symbol and a white pedestrian symbol side by side indicate in New Zealand? → The path ahead is shared between pedestrians and cyclists
18. A white rectangular sign with black text reading 'KEEP LEFT' means: → Pass the island, bollard, or obstruction on the left side
19. A shared path crosses an intersection approach. Who must give way? → Vehicles give way to pedestrians and cyclists on shared paths
20. What is the correct procedure when a school patrol sign is raised at an intersection or crossing? → Stop completely and wait until the sign is lowered
21. What does a blue circular sign with a white arrow pointing left indicate in New Zealand? → Keep left
22. A lane is marked with a diamond symbol on the road surface in New Zealand. What does this mean? → High-occupancy or transit vehicle lane
23. 'Black ice' is a significant winter driving hazard. Which of the following statements about it is TRUE? → It is a thin, transparent layer of ice that makes the road look simply wet.
24. At a crossroads with no signs or signals, you want to turn right and an oncoming vehicle is going straight. Who must give way? → You must give way to the oncoming vehicle
25. On a motorway, how far in advance should you signal before changing lanes? → At least 5 seconds
26. When following a heavy truck on a New Zealand open road in fine conditions, what is the recommended minimum following distance? → 4 seconds
27. On New Zealand roads, what does a flush median marked with diagonal white lines between opposing traffic lanes indicate? → A shared turning area that vehicles may enter to turn right
28. You are in the blue car, approaching an uncontrolled T-intersection. The red car is on the continuing road. What must you do? → Give way to the red car.
29. A 'Loading Zone' sign without times shown applies: → At all times
30. What is the maximum speed allowed when towing a trailer on an open road in New Zealand? → 90 km/h