Vehicle Lights and Signals Flashcards
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In New Zealand, when are you permitted to use high-beam headlights?
Answer: When driving at night on unlit roads where you will not dazzle other road users
High beams may be used on unlit roads at night as long as you dip them within 200 metres of oncoming vehicles or vehicles you are following.
What color are a vehicle's reversing lights required to be in New Zealand?
Answer: White
Reversing lights must be white in colour, alerting pedestrians and other road users that the vehicle is moving backwards.
If your vehicle's indicators fail, what is the approved alternative signalling method in New Zealand?
Answer: Using hand signals through the window
Hand signals through the window are the approved alternative when electrical indicators are not working.
What does a flashing amber traffic light signal mean to a driver in New Zealand?
Answer: Proceed with caution, giving way to pedestrians and other vehicles
A flashing amber light means proceed with caution; you must give way to pedestrians and watch for other vehicles.
When broken down on the road, which combination of safety signals should you use?
Answer: Hazard lights and a warning triangle placed behind the vehicle
Hazard lights combined with a warning triangle behind the vehicle give the best warning to approaching traffic when you are broken down.
On a motorway, how far in advance should you signal before changing lanes?
Answer: At least 5 seconds
On a motorway, where traffic moves faster, you should signal for at least 5 seconds before changing lanes to give other drivers adequate warning.
Which lights must you have on when parked on a road at night outside of an illuminated area?
Answer: Park lights or sidelights so the vehicle is visible
When parked on an unlit road at night, you must have park lights or sidelights on so your vehicle is visible to other road users.