DKTKey points on traffic signals for the New Zealand learner test. Each answer is checked against the official New Zealand handbook or road rules; use the practice-question links to test yourself.
What does a steady red light mean?
Answer: You must not enter the controlled area
While a steady red light is displayed you must not enter the controlled area. There is no general exception for turning.
Practice question 61 · official source
A traffic light changes to steady yellow as you approach. What should you do?
Answer: Stop, unless it is unsafe to stop before the light
You must not enter the controlled area on yellow unless you were too close to stop safely when the signal first appeared.
Practice question 62 · official source
What does a red arrow signal mean for the movement it points to?
Answer: You must not enter the controlled area to go in that direction
A red arrow prohibits drivers from entering the controlled area to proceed in the direction it indicates.
Practice question 63 · official source
What rules apply to you at a flashing yellow traffic signal?
Answer: The same give way rules as at an intersection with no signs or signals
While a flashing yellow signal is displayed, the normal give-way rules in clause 4.2 apply, as at an uncontrolled intersection.