New Zealand Car Driving Driving in Hazardous Conditions Questions and Answers Flashcards
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When driving on a flooded road in New Zealand, what is the recommended approach?
Answer: Avoid entering if the water depth is unknown
You should never enter floodwater if you cannot determine the depth, as it may be deeper than it appears and could sweep your vehicle away.
What should you do if your vehicle begins to aquaplane on a wet New Zealand road?
Answer: Ease off the accelerator and hold the steering wheel straight
Easing off the accelerator allows your tyres to regain contact with the road surface without causing a skid.
When driving in heavy fog in New Zealand, which lights should you use?
Answer: Low beam headlights or fog lights
Low beam headlights or fog lights illuminate the road ahead without reflecting off the fog and reducing your visibility further.
What is the safe following distance during heavy rain on a New Zealand highway?
Answer: At least a four-second gap
In wet conditions you should at least double the normal two-second following distance because braking distances increase significantly on wet roads.
You encounter black ice on a New Zealand road early in the morning. What should you do?
Answer: Maintain a steady speed and avoid sudden steering or braking inputs
On black ice, sudden inputs can cause a loss of control, so maintaining steady speed and smooth driving gives you the best chance of staying safe.
While driving in strong crosswinds on an exposed New Zealand road, what is the best practice?
Answer: Grip the steering wheel firmly and reduce your speed
Reducing speed and holding the wheel firmly gives you better control when sudden gusts push your vehicle sideways.