New Zealand Road Code Theory Test (Learner Licence, Car) — All Questions
4 questions
When passing a cyclist, you should:
- a.Give them plenty of room, at least 1.5 metres where practical, and pass only when safe✓
- b.Pass as close as you can
- c.Sound your horn and squeeze past
- d.Expect the cyclist to ride off the road
Cyclists are vulnerable; leave a wide gap, ideally at least 1.5 metres, and pass only when it is clear and safe. (Official New Zealand Road Code, sharing the road)
In good conditions, the recommended minimum following distance is:
- a.One car length
- b.A two-second gap behind the vehicle ahead✓
- c.Half a second
- d.It does not matter
Use the two-second rule to keep a safe gap, and increase it in poor weather or on slippery roads. (Official New Zealand Road Code, following distances)
Why must you take extra care around motorcyclists?
- a.They are always speeding
- b.They cannot use the road
- c.They must give way to all cars
- d.They are smaller and harder to see, so check your blind spots✓
Motorbikes are easy to miss because of their size, so look carefully and check blind spots before turning or changing lanes. (Official New Zealand Road Code, sharing the road)
On a multi-lane road in New Zealand, the general rule for lane position is to:
- a.Drive in the right-hand lane at all times
- b.Use whichever lane is emptiest
- c.Keep to the left lane unless overtaking or turning right✓
- d.Straddle two lanes
Keep left unless you are overtaking or positioning to turn right, which keeps faster traffic flowing on the right. (Official New Zealand Road Code, lane use)