Free New Zealand Car Driving Test Lane Usage and Positioning Questions and Answers

Question 1

You are driving on a motorway with three lanes in your direction. Traffic is light and you are travelling at the speed limit. Which lane is the correct one to be in?

Accepted Answer

The far-left lane.

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The middle lane, to allow others to merge easily.

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The far-right lane, as it is the 'fast' lane.

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Any lane is acceptable as long as you are at the speed limit.

Question 2

You are on a standard two-way road and intend to turn right at the next intersection. How should you position your vehicle as you approach the turn?

Accepted Answer

As close to the centre line as is safely possible.

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As far to the left of your lane as possible to allow others to see past you.

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Directly in the middle of your lane.

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Straddling the centre line to clearly show your intention to turn.

Question 3

You are approaching an intersection in the left-hand lane of a multi-lane road. Road markings show your lane is for turning left OR going straight. Which of the following is correct?

Accepted Answer

You must stay in this lane to go straight and must not change lanes within the intersection.

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You should move to the right-hand lane if you want to go straight.

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You can turn right from this lane if you signal your intention early.

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You must turn left, as the straight arrow is for guidance only.

Question 4

When are you permitted to drive in a bus lane that has a sign indicating it operates from 7am to 9am on weekdays?

Accepted Answer

At any time on a Saturday or Sunday.

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Only if you are turning left, but for no more than 100 metres.

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At 8am on a weekday, provided there are no buses in the lane.

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Never, as cars are strictly forbidden from entering a bus lane.

Question 5

You are driving on a one-way street with multiple lanes and wish to turn right at the next intersection. What is the correct lane to make the turn from?

Accepted Answer

From the lane closest to the right-hand side of the road.

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From the far-left lane, after giving way to traffic in the right lane.

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From the lane that has the least amount of traffic.

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From either lane, as long as you signal for at least 3 seconds.

Question 6

Which of the following correctly describes the rule for a 'T2' transit lane?

Accepted Answer

The lane may only be used by vehicles carrying at least two people.

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The lane is reserved for trucks with at least two axles.

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The minimum speed in this lane is 2 km/h faster than other lanes.

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You must leave a two-car length gap when following another vehicle.