NZ Motorbike Driving Core Flashcards
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What does it mean when a NZ road has a 'Share With Care' sign for motorcyclists and cyclists?
Answer: Motorists must share the road carefully with vulnerable road users
'Share With Care' signs remind motorists to be alert and drive carefully around vulnerable road users such as cyclists and pedestrians.
Which tyre condition significantly increases a motorcyclist's risk of a crash in New Zealand?
Answer: Tyres with tread depth below 1.5 mm
Tyres with tread depth below 1.5 mm have severely reduced grip, especially in wet conditions, dramatically increasing crash risk.
When approaching a school bus that is stopped with its indicator flashing in NZ, a motorcyclist must:
Answer: Give way to children crossing and proceed slowly when safe
You must give way to children crossing the road near a stopped school bus and only proceed when it is safe to do so.
What is the safest lane position for a motorcyclist when riding behind a large truck on a NZ highway?
Answer: Positioned to the side of the lane to maximise visibility ahead
Positioning to one side of the lane gives you a better view past the truck and keeps you visible in the truck driver's mirrors.
In New Zealand, what must a motorcyclist do before performing a U-turn on a public road?
Answer: Ensure it is legal in that location and that the road is clear
Before performing a U-turn, confirm it is not prohibited by signs and that the road is clear of traffic in both directions.
A motorcyclist in NZ notices their front tyre suddenly blows out while riding. The correct response is to:
Answer: Grip the handlebars firmly, apply only the rear brake gently, and steer to a stop
A front blowout requires a firm grip on handlebars to control wobble, gentle rear brake use only, and gradually steering to a safe stop.
Under New Zealand road rules, a motorcyclist must use a turn signal when:
Answer: Changing direction or lanes, including leaving a roundabout
Indicators must be used whenever changing direction or lanes, and when exiting a roundabout, to communicate intentions to other road users.