NZ Road code

These flashcards cover key concepts related to vehicle safety, regulations, and responsibilities as noted in the lecture.

What should you check before modifying your vehicle?

You should check with an authorised vehicle inspection centre.

What parts of the car must be in good condition to prevent too much noise and gases entering the car?

A good silencer and exhaust system.

Who is responsible for making sure passengers wear a safety belt?

The passengers themselves.

What should you do at a railway level crossing when the red lights continue to flash after the train has passed?

Stay stopped until the lights stop flashing.

What is the maximum distance a load may overhang your vehicle behind the rear axle?

4 metres.

What does T2 mean on a Transit Lane sign?

Vehicles that use the lane must have at least two people.

What should you do when turning right at a roundabout?

Indicate right before entering the roundabout.

What is the closest distance your vehicle may be parked to a vehicle entrance?

1.00 metre.

What happens if you do not supply your correct name and address to a police officer?

A police officer has the power to arrest you.

What should you do if the bonnet of your vehicle lifts while driving?

Brake smoothly and move over to the left side of the road.

What is the purpose of a flush median strip for a vehicle?

To move into the traffic flow.

Can you be fined if your vehicle is not up to warrant of fitness standard?

Yes, you can be fined.

When may you park your vehicle in a loading zone?

When you are loading or unloading people or goods.

How can small amounts of alcohol affect your driving?

It will alter your senses.

What should your speed be when passing a bus displaying a School sign that has stopped?

20km/h.

What must you do at an intersection controlled by a Stop sign?

Come to a complete stop

If you are going straight through a roundabout don’t signal as you come up to the roundabout, only signal left as you pass the exit before the one you wish to take.

True

When driving on a road with lanes you must be able to stop in half the length of clear road you can see in front of you

False

What must be displayed on the back of a trailer being towed at night?

A red light

When coming to a pedestrian crossing with a raised traffic island in the middle, what must you do?

Give way to pedestrians who are on your half of the road

Directions from a police officer overrule traffic signals, road signs and give way rules at an intersection.

True

When traffic is merging, what is a good rule to follow?

Let one vehicle in and then go

How close may you park your vehicle to an intersection where no broken yellow lines have been marked?

6m

To help you from being blinded by the headlights of an oncoming vehicle, what should you do?

Look to the left-hand side of the road

What does a yellow reflector (cat's eye) placed on the road mean?

No passing

What does it mean if yellow traffic signals are flashing?

The traffic signals are not working, apply the give way rules

At night, a towed vehicle must have what?

a red light at the back

You wish to make a right turn on a narrow country road. There is a vehicle coming towards you and traffic behind you. What is the safest option?

Move to the left side of the road and turn when the road is clear

You are driving on a country road at night when your vehicle headlights suddenly go out. What is the safest thing to do?

Slow down, move off the road gradually, stop and turn your vehicle hazard lights on

What should you do when you come up to a one-lane bridge?

Slow down and check for any oncoming vehicles before driving on

If you have a rear tyre blowout, the vehicle will:

sway from side to side

What is the purpose of the 2-second rule?

To provide a safe following distance between vehicles traveling at the same speed

When coming to a pedestrian crossing without a raised traffic island, what must you do?

What rule should you use to judge a safe following distance in wet or frosty conditions if driving a car?

The 4-second rule

When you have a learner licence you do not have to have it with you when you drive if your supervisor has their licence with them.

False - you always need it with you

What is shown by a white reflector (cat’s eye) placed on the road?

The centre of the road

What does a blue reflector (cat’s eye) placed on the road mean?

Fire hydrant

What is the maximum distance a load may extend in front of a car?

3 metres from the front edge of the front seat

Before any modification is carried out on your vehicle, you should?

Before you modify a car you should check with an inspection centre to make sure it’s legal and safe.

If you are turning left at an intersection, you must give way to vehicles coming towards you that are turning right?

False, when you're turning left at an intersection, other traffic coming towards you and turning right must give way to you

What is the safest way to drive up to intersections?

At such a speed that you can stop if you have to?

A vehicle should not send out visible smoke for more than how many seconds?

10 seconds

If you have a front tyre blowout, the vehicle will

pull to the side with the blowout

When parking downhill on a steep road, what does the road code suggest that you should do?

Turn the front wheels of your vehicle towards the kerb and leave the vehicle in reverse gear

You must turn your headlights on when visibility is less than?

100m

When turning right from a two-laned road into a one-way street that has two lanes, which lane must you turn into?

The right-hand lane

You are coming up to a school patrol crossing and both signs are held out. When can you drive on?

When both signs have been pulled in