Overtaking and Road Sharing Rules Flashcards
6 cards from real New Zealand Car Driving Test practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
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When passing a cyclist in New Zealand, the recommended passing distance is at least:
Answer: 1.5 metres
New Zealand guidelines recommend passing cyclists with at least 1.5 metres of space to protect them from vehicle turbulence and sudden swerves.
A pedestrian is crossing the road at a zebra crossing ahead of you. What must you do?
Answer: Give way to the pedestrian
Drivers must give way to any pedestrian on or about to cross at a marked zebra crossing.
In New Zealand, who has priority at an uncontrolled pedestrian crossing (zebra)?
Answer: Pedestrians at all times
Pedestrians have priority at all marked zebra crossings and drivers must give way to them.
You are driving past a bus stop and the bus is stationary with its indicator flashing to pull out. What should you do in New Zealand?
Answer: You are not required to give way to a departing bus
Under New Zealand road rules, drivers are not legally required to give way to buses pulling out from bus stops, though courtesy is encouraged.
When sharing the road with a horse rider in New Zealand, you should:
Answer: Slow right down, pass wide, and avoid sudden loud noises
Horses can be easily startled; you should slow to a crawl, pass as wide as possible, and avoid any sudden noise or movement.
A school bus has stopped with its lights flashing on a two-lane road in New Zealand. What must drivers in BOTH directions do?
Answer: All drivers must stop and not pass until the lights stop flashing
When a school bus stops with hazard lights flashing to load or unload children, all traffic in both directions must stop and wait until the lights cease.