Free New Zealand Car Driving Test Lane Usage and Positioning Questions and Answers — 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?
- The far-left lane. (Correct answer)
- The middle lane, to allow others to merge easily.
- The far-right lane, as it is the 'fast' lane.
- Any lane is acceptable as long as you are at the speed limit.
Correct answer: The far-left lane.
In New Zealand, on any road with two or more lanes in the same direction, you must always keep to the left-hand lane unless you are overtaking, turning right, or the left lane is blocked or congested. The right-hand lane is for overtaking, not for general driving.
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?
- As far to the left of your lane as possible to allow others to see past you.
- Directly in the middle of your lane.
- As close to the centre line as is safely possible. (Correct answer)
- Straddling the centre line to clearly show your intention to turn.
Correct answer: As close to the centre line as is safely possible.
To turn right correctly and safely, you should position your vehicle towards the centre line. This allows vehicles behind you that are going straight or turning left to pass you on the left.
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?
- You should move to the right-hand lane if you want to go straight.
- You must stay in this lane to go straight and must not change lanes within the intersection. (Correct answer)
- You can turn right from this lane if you signal your intention early.
- You must turn left, as the straight arrow is for guidance only.
Correct answer: You must stay in this lane to go straight and must not change lanes within the intersection.
When approaching a multi-lane intersection, you must choose the correct lane for your intended direction and follow the arrows painted on the road. You must not change lanes once you have entered the intersection.
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?
- Only if you are turning left, but for no more than 100 metres.
- At 8am on a weekday, provided there are no buses in the lane.
- Never, as cars are strictly forbidden from entering a bus lane.
- At any time on a Saturday or Sunday. (Correct answer)
Correct answer: At any time on a Saturday or Sunday.
You can use a special vehicle lane, such as a bus lane, as a regular traffic lane outside of its specified hours of operation. If you need to turn, you may only enter the lane for a maximum of 50 metres.
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?
- From the far-left lane, after giving way to traffic in the right lane.
- From the lane that has the least amount of traffic.
- From either lane, as long as you signal for at least 3 seconds.
- From the lane closest to the right-hand side of the road. (Correct answer)
Correct answer: From the lane closest to the right-hand side of the road.
When turning right from a one-way street, you must position your vehicle and make the turn from the far-right lane. This is the equivalent of positioning near the centre line on a two-way street.
Question 6: Which of the following correctly describes the rule for a 'T2' transit lane?
- The lane may only be used by vehicles carrying at least two people. (Correct answer)
- The lane is reserved for trucks with at least two axles.
- The minimum speed in this lane is 2 km/h faster than other lanes.
- You must leave a two-car length gap when following another vehicle.
Correct answer: The lane may only be used by vehicles carrying at least two people.
A 'T2' transit lane is a special vehicle lane reserved for vehicles with two or more occupants (including the driver). The 'T' stands for transit and the '2' indicates the minimum occupancy. Buses, motorcycles, and cyclists can also typically use these lanes.
