New Zealand Car Driving Giving Way at Intersections Questions and Answers

Question 1

You are in the blue car, approaching an uncontrolled T-intersection. The red car is on the continuing road. What must you do?

Accepted Answer

Give way to the red car.

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Come to a complete stop and wait for the red car to pass.

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Proceed, as you have the right of way.

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Accelerate to clear the intersection quickly.

Question 2

When approaching a roundabout, which of the following is the correct give way rule?

Accepted Answer

Give way to all vehicles already on the roundabout, approaching from your right.

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Give way to vehicles on your left.

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The first vehicle to arrive at the roundabout has the right of way.

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Stop completely before entering, then proceed when clear.

Question 3

You are at a traffic light which is green. You intend to turn right. An oncoming car is approaching, intending to go straight through. Who has the right of way?

Accepted Answer

The oncoming car that is going straight.

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You, because your light is green.

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Neither vehicle, you must wait for the light to turn yellow.

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The vehicle that is travelling faster.

Question 4

Which of the following statements about giving way at intersections is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

If you are turning, you must give way to vehicles going straight.

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At an uncontrolled crossroads, you must always give way to vehicles on your left.

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If you are turning left, you must give way to an oncoming vehicle that is turning right.

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A 'Stop' sign and a 'Give Way' sign mean the same thing.

Question 5

You are driving on a road and intend to turn right into a driveway. An oncoming car is indicating to turn left into the same driveway. What is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

You must give way to the vehicle turning left.

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Proceed with your right turn as you have the right of way.

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Both vehicles can turn at the same time.

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Wait for the car behind you to pass first.

Question 6

At an uncontrolled crossroads (no signs or signals), you and a car to your right arrive at the same time. Both of you are going straight. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Give way to the car on your right.

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Proceed first because you are on the left.

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Stop and flash your headlights to let the other driver go.

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Whoever gets to the intersection first has the right of way.