New Zealand Car Driving Speed Limits and Following Questions and Answers Flashcards
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What is the default speed limit in a Limited Speed Zone (LSZ) when hazardous conditions are present in New Zealand?
Answer: 50 km/h
In a Limited Speed Zone, drivers must reduce to 50 km/h when conditions such as poor visibility, pedestrians, or parked cars create hazards.
When driving on a New Zealand motorway, what is the minimum following distance recommended in wet conditions?
Answer: 4 seconds
In wet conditions on motorways, a minimum 4-second following distance is recommended to allow for increased stopping distances.
What is the maximum speed limit for a vehicle towing a trailer on the open road in New Zealand?
Answer: 90 km/h
Vehicles towing trailers are limited to 90 km/h on the open road in New Zealand regardless of the posted speed limit.
You are approaching a school zone with flashing lights active in New Zealand. What speed must you not exceed?
Answer: 40 km/h
When school zone variable speed limit signs are flashing, drivers must not exceed 40 km/h.
How does the '2-second rule' for following distance work in New Zealand?
Answer: Pick a fixed point and count 2 seconds after the vehicle ahead passes it
You choose a fixed reference point, and when the vehicle ahead passes it, you should not reach that point in less than 2 seconds.
What is the speed limit on most New Zealand urban roads unless otherwise signed?
Answer: 50 km/h
The default urban speed limit in New Zealand is 50 km/h unless signs indicate a different limit.