New Zealand Car Driving Driver Responsibility and Safety 1 Flashcards
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What is the minimum distance you must park from an intersection in New Zealand?
Answer: 6 metres
In New Zealand you must not park within 6 metres of an intersection unless signs or markings indicate otherwise, to keep sightlines clear for all road users.
In New Zealand, how long after consuming alcohol can you still be over the legal limit the next morning?
Answer: You can still be over the limit many hours later
Alcohol is processed slowly by the body — roughly one standard drink per hour — so you can still be over the legal limit the morning after a night of drinking and may not even feel impaired.
What must a driver do when approaching a school bus that is stationary with its amber lights flashing?
Answer: Stop immediately and wait until the lights stop flashing
When a school bus displays flashing amber lights it means children are getting on or off. All drivers must stop and wait until the lights stop flashing before proceeding.
Who is legally responsible for ensuring that a passenger under 8 years old is correctly restrained in a vehicle in New Zealand?
Answer: The driver of the vehicle
Under New Zealand law, the driver is responsible for ensuring all passengers under 8 years of age are correctly restrained in an approved child restraint appropriate for their age and size.
If your vehicle breaks down on a motorway in New Zealand, what is the safest immediate action?
Answer: Move to the left shoulder as far as possible and turn on hazard lights
You should move your vehicle as far left onto the shoulder as possible and activate hazard lights to warn other drivers, keeping yourself and passengers away from live traffic lanes.
Under New Zealand law, when are you required to report a crash to the Police?
Answer: Whenever anyone is injured or if you cannot exchange details with the other party
You must report a crash to the Police if anyone is injured or if you are unable to exchange name, address, and vehicle details with every other involved party at the scene.