NZ Car Driving Signs 1 Flashcards
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What does a red octagonal sign displaying the word 'STOP' in white letters require you to do?
Answer: Stop completely and give way to all traffic before proceeding
The STOP sign is a legal requirement in New Zealand — you must come to a complete halt and give way to all other traffic before it is safe to proceed. Slowing without fully stopping is an offence.
A triangular sign with a red border pointing downward (inverted triangle) indicates what?
Answer: You must give way to all vehicles on the road you are entering
The inverted triangle is New Zealand's give way sign. It requires you to yield to all vehicles already on the road or intersection you are joining before you proceed.
What does a circular sign with a red border and the number '80' inside it mean?
Answer: The maximum speed limit that must not be exceeded
In New Zealand, circular signs with a red border are regulatory and display the maximum speed limit for all vehicles. Exceeding this speed is illegal regardless of conditions.
What does a red circle with a single white horizontal bar across the middle mean?
Answer: No entry for all vehicles
The red circle with a white horizontal bar is the standard no entry sign. It prohibits all vehicles from entering that road or lane, and is commonly placed at exits of one-way streets.
A yellow diamond-shaped sign showing two walking figures (an adult and a child) warns you of what?
Answer: A school zone where children may be crossing the road
The yellow diamond with walking figures warns drivers they are approaching a school zone. Extra caution is required as children may be crossing or moving near the road.
What does a blue circular sign displaying a white letter 'P' with '60 min' written below it mean?
Answer: Parking is permitted for a maximum of 60 minutes during the hours shown
A blue 'P' sign with a time limit means parking is allowed for the stated duration during any hours indicated. Overstaying the time limit is a parking infringement.