New Zealand Car Driving Test Signs 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign with a black cross indicate?
- A pedestrian crossing ahead
- An intersection where no road has priority (Correct answer)
- A hospital zone ahead
- A railway level crossing ahead
Correct answer: An intersection where no road has priority
A yellow diamond with a black cross warns of an uncontrolled intersection where no road has right of way over another.
Question 2: A blue rectangular sign with a white 'P' and an arrow means:
- No parking in the direction of the arrow
- Parking is available in the direction shown (Correct answer)
- Park only in the marked bays
- Parallel parking only
Correct answer: Parking is available in the direction shown
A blue 'P' sign with an arrow directs drivers to parking areas located in the direction indicated.
Question 3: What does a sign showing a truck on a steep slope with a percentage number mean?
- Maximum load limit for trucks
- Steep gradient ahead — the number shows the grade (Correct answer)
- Trucks must use a lower gear for the next distance shown
- Trucks prohibited beyond this point
Correct answer: Steep gradient ahead — the number shows the grade
A truck-on-slope warning sign indicates a steep hill ahead, with the percentage showing how steep the gradient is.
Question 4: A sign with a red circle, white background, and a black car with a line through it means:
- No overtaking
- No motor vehicles allowed (Correct answer)
- No trucks allowed
- Speed restriction for cars only
Correct answer: No motor vehicles allowed
A red circle with a car symbol crossed out prohibits all motor vehicles from that road or area.
Question 5: What is the meaning of a white rectangular sign that reads 'GIVE WAY' in red letters?
- Stop completely then proceed when safe
- Slow down and give way to all traffic on the road you are entering (Correct answer)
- Give way to pedestrians only
- Give way only if traffic is present
Correct answer: Slow down and give way to all traffic on the road you are entering
A GIVE WAY sign requires you to slow or stop as necessary and yield to all traffic on the intersecting road before entering.
Question 6: A yellow sign showing two arrows pointing in opposite directions on a narrow road means:
- Two-way traffic begins ahead
- Road narrows — passing places are provided (Correct answer)
- Lane ends — merge left or right
- Overtaking area ahead
Correct answer: Road narrows — passing places are provided
This sign warns of a single-lane section with passing places where drivers travelling in opposite directions must give way.
Question 7: What does a circular blue sign with a white bicycle and pedestrian figure mean?
- Cyclists must dismount and walk
- Shared path for both cyclists and pedestrians (Correct answer)
- No cyclists or pedestrians allowed
- Cyclists give way to pedestrians
Correct answer: Shared path for both cyclists and pedestrians
A blue circle with both a bicycle and pedestrian symbol designates a shared-use path for cyclists and walkers.
What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign with a black cross indicate?