NZ Motorbike Driving Core Flashcards
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A motorcyclist in New Zealand wishes to change lanes on a motorway. What should they do FIRST?
Answer: Check mirrors and blind spots, then signal
Always check mirrors and blind spots before signalling and changing lanes to ensure the lane is clear.
Which of the following is a legal requirement for a motorcycle helmet in New Zealand?
Answer: It must meet an approved safety standard such as AS/NZS 1698
Helmets must comply with an approved standard such as AS/NZS 1698 or equivalent to be legal in New Zealand.
When riding in wet conditions in New Zealand, a motorcyclist should PRIMARILY:
Answer: Increase following distance and reduce speed
Wet roads reduce tyre grip and increase braking distances, so motorcyclists must increase following distance and reduce speed.
What is the correct hand signal for a right turn on a motorcycle in New Zealand?
Answer: Right arm extended horizontally
Extending the right arm horizontally indicates a right turn; this is used when the indicator is faulty or not visible.
In New Zealand, motorcyclists are prohibited from riding between lanes of slow or stopped traffic. This is commonly called:
Answer: Lane splitting
Lane splitting — riding between lanes of moving or stopped traffic — is illegal in New Zealand.
You are riding at 60 km/h and need to make an emergency stop. You should:
Answer: Apply both brakes progressively, with more pressure on the front
Applying both brakes progressively with more force on the front brake achieves the shortest, most controlled stop.
A solid white line along the centre of the road in New Zealand means:
Answer: No overtaking is permitted from either side
A solid white centre line means no vehicle may cross or straddle it to overtake.