NZ Road Code Car Test flashcards
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- Uncontrolled crossroad give way
- At an uncontrolled crossroad, give way to vehicles approaching from your right. Turning vehicles must give way to traffic going straight ahead.
- Roundabout indicating rule
- Signal right when turning right, signal left after passing the exit before yours, and do not signal when going straight through. Circulating traffic has right of way.
- Solid yellow centre line
- A solid yellow line on your side of the centre line means you must not overtake or cross it. A broken yellow line means you may overtake when safe.
- Two-second following rule
- In good conditions, stay at least 2 seconds behind the vehicle ahead. In wet or dark conditions, increase this to at least 4 seconds.
- Cyclist passing clearance
- Pass cyclists with at least 1.5 metres clearance at speeds up to 60 km/h, and at least 2 metres above 60 km/h.
- Bus stop right of way
- In a 50 km/h area, a bus signalling to pull out from a bus stop has right of way. Give way and allow it to rejoin traffic.
- Emergency vehicle response
- When an emergency vehicle shows flashing red or blue lights and sounds a siren, pull over to the left and stop until it has passed.
- School patrol sign
- At a school crossing, stop when the school patrol sign is held out and remain stopped until the sign is withdrawn.
- Adult alcohol limit
- Drivers aged 20 and over must have no more than 50 mg of alcohol per 100 mL of blood, or 250 mcg per litre of breath.
- Under-20 alcohol limit
- Drivers under 20 must have zero alcohol in their system. Any detectable alcohol is an offence under the zero limit rule.
- Child restraint requirement
- Children under 7 must use an approved child restraint appropriate for their size and weight. Children 7 and over may use an adult seatbelt.
- Fatigue break rule
- Take a break at least every 2 hours on long trips. Stop driving if you feel drowsy; coffee, fresh air, and music do not cure fatigue.
- Handheld phone offence
- Using a handheld mobile phone while driving is illegal. A phone may only be used hands-free or when the vehicle is legally parked.
- Wet weather following distance
- In rain, increase following distance to at least 4 seconds and reduce speed to lower the risk of aquaplaning and skidding.
- Fog driving technique
- In fog, use dipped headlights rather than full beam, slow down, and be ready to stop within the distance you can see.
- Towing speed limit
- When towing a trailer, the maximum speed is 90 km/h. The trailer must not exceed the towing vehicle's rated towing capacity.
- Night headlight dipping
- Dip headlights when a vehicle approaches from ahead or when following within 200 metres. Use full beam only when no other traffic is affected.
- WoF inspection frequency
- Private light vehicles need a WoF annually until 3 years old, then every 6 months. The WoF checks safety items such as tyres, brakes, and lights.
- Minimum tyre tread
- The minimum legal tyre tread depth is 1.5 mm across the full width of the tyre. Tyres must also be free of cuts, bulges, and exposed cords.
- Registration versus WoF
- Registration (rego) must be current at all times and is separate from the WoF. A current WoF does not replace registration, and both are required.
- Certificate of Fitness
- A Certificate of Fitness (CoF) applies to heavy vehicles and some commercial vehicles. It is required every 6 months and must be displayed.
- Learner licence conditions
- A learner must display L plates, drive only with a supervisor who has held a full licence for at least 2 years, and have a zero alcohol limit.
- Restricted licence conditions
- A restricted licence holder may drive alone but must not carry passengers under 18 without a supervisor, and must not drive between 10 pm and 5 am.
- Demerit points suspension
- Accumulating 100 demerit points within 2 years results in a 3-month licence suspension. Speeding and phone use carry demerit points.
- Learner theory test pass mark
- The learner licence theory test has 35 questions. You must answer at least 32 correctly to pass.
- Brake testing after water
- After driving through water, test the brakes and dry them by applying light pressure while moving slowly. Wet brakes may not stop the vehicle effectively.
- Tyre pressure check timing
- Check tyre pressure when tyres are cold, at least monthly and before long trips. Under-inflation increases fuel use and tyre wear.
- Load security requirement
- Loads must be secured so they cannot fall or shift. A load extending more than 1 metre behind the vehicle must be flagged.
- Speed offence threshold
- Exceeding the speed limit by more than 50 km/h can lead to a court appearance, higher fines, and licence disqualification.
- Fail to stop offence
- Failing to stop after a crash involving injury is a criminal offence and carries serious penalties, including imprisonment.
- Drug-impaired driving offence
- Driving under the influence of drugs, including prescription medication that impairs driving, is an offence with penalties similar to drink-driving.
- Overseas licence validity
- An overseas driver may drive on a valid overseas licence for up to 12 months before converting to a New Zealand licence.