New Zealand Car Driving Driving in Hazardous Conditions Questions and Answers Flashcards
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When driving downhill on a steep, icy New Zealand road, what gear strategy is safest?
Answer: Select a low gear to help control your speed
A low gear provides engine braking which helps control your speed on slippery downhill roads without relying solely on your brakes.
What is the primary danger of driving through surface water that has pooled on one side of a New Zealand road?
Answer: Your vehicle may pull sharply toward the water
Driving through water on one side creates uneven drag on your tyres, which can pull the steering suddenly toward the flooded side.
During a hailstorm while driving in New Zealand, what is the safest action?
Answer: Pull over safely away from trees, turn on hazard lights, and wait
Pulling over to a safe spot away from trees and using hazard lights protects you from reduced visibility and potential damage while keeping other drivers aware of your position.
You are driving on a gravel road in New Zealand when dust from an oncoming vehicle reduces your visibility. What should you do?
Answer: Slow down, move left, and be prepared to stop
Slowing down and moving to the left gives you more reaction time and space if there is a hidden hazard within the dust cloud.
What should you check before driving through a ford or water crossing on a rural New Zealand road?
Answer: The depth markers and current water level
Depth markers at fords indicate whether the water level is safe to cross; you should never attempt a crossing if the water exceeds the safe depth for your vehicle.
When driving in New Zealand and you encounter a sudden whiteout from snow, what is the correct response?
Answer: Pull off the road completely if possible, keep low beams on, and wait
Pulling completely off the road with low beams on prevents collisions from following traffic while you wait for visibility to improve.