New Zealand Motorbike Driving Test New Zealand Motorbike Driving Intersections and Roundabouts 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When approaching a roundabout in New Zealand, who must you give way to?
- Vehicles already on the roundabout (Correct answer)
- Vehicles approaching from your left
- Vehicles approaching from your right
- Larger vehicles regardless of position
Correct answer: Vehicles already on the roundabout
In New Zealand, you must always give way to vehicles already circulating on the roundabout before you enter.
Question 2: At an uncontrolled intersection in New Zealand (no signs or signals), who has the right of way?
- The vehicle on the wider road
- The vehicle on your left
- The vehicle on your right (Correct answer)
- The vehicle that arrives first
Correct answer: The vehicle on your right
At an uncontrolled intersection in NZ, you must give way to any vehicle coming from your right.
Question 3: What must a motorcyclist do when they encounter a STOP sign at an intersection?
- Slow down and proceed if clear
- Stop completely, then give way before proceeding (Correct answer)
- Stop only if other vehicles are present
- Flash headlights and proceed carefully
Correct answer: Stop completely, then give way before proceeding
A STOP sign legally requires you to bring your motorcycle to a complete stop, then give way to all traffic before proceeding.
Question 4: When turning right at an intersection in New Zealand, which vehicles must a motorcyclist give way to?
- Only vehicles turning from the opposite direction
- Oncoming traffic travelling straight ahead or turning left (Correct answer)
- Pedestrians only
- No one — right-turning vehicles have right of way
Correct answer: Oncoming traffic travelling straight ahead or turning left
When turning right, you must give way to oncoming vehicles going straight ahead and those turning left from the opposite direction.
Question 5: What does a yellow (amber) traffic light mean for a motorcyclist at an intersection in New Zealand?
- Speed up to clear the intersection
- Stop if you can do so safely (Correct answer)
- Proceed with caution as normal
- Sound your horn and continue
Correct answer: Stop if you can do so safely
A yellow light means stop if you can do so safely; it warns that the light is about to turn red.
Question 6: At a T-intersection in New Zealand, who must give way?
- The vehicle on the through road
- The vehicle on the terminating (dead-end) road (Correct answer)
- Whichever vehicle arrived later
- The smaller vehicle
Correct answer: The vehicle on the terminating (dead-end) road
At a T-intersection, vehicles on the terminating road must give way to all vehicles on the through road.
Question 7: How far in advance should a motorcyclist signal before turning at an intersection in New Zealand?
- At least 1 second
- At least 3 seconds (Correct answer)
- At least 5 seconds
- Only when other vehicles are present
Correct answer: At least 3 seconds
NZ road rules require you to signal for at least 3 seconds before turning so other road users have adequate warning.
When approaching a roundabout in New Zealand, who must you give way to?