New Zealand Car Driving Road Signs and Markings Questions and Answers

Question 1

When driving, you see a solid yellow line on your side of the centre line. What does this marking indicate?

Accepted Answer

You must not cross the line, except to turn into or out of a driveway or property.

Answer

You may cross the line to overtake if the road ahead is clear.

Answer

It is a warning that a passing lane is about to start.

Answer

You may park on this side of the road during off-peak hours.

Question 2

You are driving in a lane that has a white diamond painted on the road surface. What does this marking warn you of?

Accepted Answer

A pedestrian crossing is ahead.

Answer

A railway crossing is ahead.

Answer

The lane is reserved for buses and taxis only.

Answer

The speed limit is about to change.

Question 3

What is the primary and legal use of a flush median (an area in the middle of the road with white diagonal lines)?

Accepted Answer

To wait in before turning right or after turning right to join the traffic flow.

Answer

As a lane to overtake slower-moving traffic.

Answer

To park your vehicle for a short period of time.

Answer

As an extra lane for traffic during periods of heavy congestion.

Question 4

You approach an intersection and see a Compulsory Stop sign. At what point must you bring your vehicle to a complete stop?

Accepted Answer

At the point where you can see vehicles coming from all directions, which may be at, before, or slightly after the yellow line.

Answer

Only if you see other vehicles approaching the intersection.

Answer

Exactly with your front wheels on the painted yellow line.

Answer

About one car length before the yellow line to show you are stopping.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the meaning of a yellow, diamond-shaped sign?

Accepted Answer

It provides a warning of a potential hazard or a change in road layout ahead.

Answer

It gives an order that must be legally obeyed, such as a speed limit.

Answer

It provides information, such as the distance to the next town.

Answer

It indicates a temporary change in road conditions due to roadworks.

Question 6

You are driving in a lane designated as a 'T2' transit lane. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

The lane is reserved for vehicles with at least two occupants.

Answer

You can only use this lane if you are driving a truck with two or more axles.

Answer

You must be turning at the second intersection to use this lane.

Answer

The lane is a toll road and the fee is $2.