New Zealand Car Driving Test Vehicle Lights and Signals

Question 1

When must you turn on your vehicle's headlights in New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

From 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise

Answer

Only when it is completely dark outside

Answer

From 1 hour after sunset to 1 hour before sunrise

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Whenever you feel visibility is low

Question 2

How close to an oncoming vehicle must you be before you are required to dip your high-beam headlights?

Accepted Answer

Within 200 metres

Answer

Within 100 metres

Answer

Within 300 metres

Answer

Within 500 metres

Question 3

When following another vehicle at night, at what distance must you switch from high beam to low beam headlights?

Accepted Answer

Within 200 metres

Answer

Within 50 metres

Answer

Within 100 metres

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Within 400 metres

Question 4

How many seconds in advance should you signal before making a turn in New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

At least 3 seconds

Answer

At least 1 second

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At least 2 seconds

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At least 5 seconds

Question 5

When should you use your hazard lights while driving?

Accepted Answer

To warn other drivers of a hazard or emergency situation

Answer

Whenever you are driving slowly in traffic

Answer

When you are double-parked briefly

Answer

When you are reversing into a parking space

Question 6

During the day, in which weather condition are you required by law to use your headlights in New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

When visibility is significantly reduced by rain, fog, or snow

Answer

When it is cloudy

Answer

Only during heavy rain

Answer

Headlights are never required during daytime hours

Question 7

What should you do if oncoming high-beam headlights are blinding you at night?

Accepted Answer

Look toward the left edge of the road and slow down

Answer

Flash your lights repeatedly to warn the other driver

Answer

Brake sharply and stop

Answer

Switch to your own high beams to equalise the light