New Zealand Car Driving Giving Way at Intersections Questions and Answers Flashcards

You are turning left at an intersection and another vehicle opposite you is turning right into the same road. Who must give way under New Zealand rules?

Answer: The vehicle turning right must give way to the vehicle turning left

In New Zealand, a vehicle turning right must give way to a vehicle turning left when both are turning into the same road.

You are driving on a road that ends at a T-intersection. There is no stop or give way sign. What must you do?

Answer: Give way to all traffic on the continuing road

Even without signs, vehicles on a terminating road at a T-intersection must give way to all traffic on the continuing road.

At a controlled intersection, you have a green arrow to turn right. An oncoming vehicle has a green light and is going straight. Who has right of way?

Answer: You have right of way because a green arrow gives you a protected turn

A green arrow means you have a protected turn phase, and oncoming traffic will have a red signal.

You want to enter a road from a driveway. A cyclist is riding along the road. Who must give way?

Answer: You must give way to the cyclist on the road

When entering a road from a driveway, you must give way to all road users including cyclists already on the road.

At an uncontrolled intersection, you are turning left and a vehicle to your right is also turning left into your road. Who gives way?

Answer: You must give way to the vehicle on your right

At uncontrolled intersections, the give way to the right rule applies — you must give way to vehicles approaching from your right.

A fire engine with flashing lights and sirens approaches an intersection where you have a green light. What must you do?

Answer: Pull over safely and give way to the emergency vehicle

You must always give way to emergency vehicles with flashing lights and sirens, regardless of traffic signals.