Free NZ Motorbike Driving Core Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the purpose of the two-second rule?

Accepted Answer

To give you enough time to stop if the vehicle in front stops.

Answer

It's only to allow you to stop safely in dry weather. If it's wet, apply the four-second rule. As regards overtaking, a vehicle should not overtake if the manoeuvre cannot be completed safely.

Question 2

When should you apply the four-second rule?

Accepted Answer

If the road is wet or frosty, or you are towing a trailer

Answer

Wet and frosty roads can double the stopping distance, so use the four-second rule. The extra weight of a trailer will also add to your stopping distance. In fact, if it's frosty to icy, it can take you 6-8 seconds to stop.

Question 3

What does one or more yellow lights flashing at traffic signals mean?

Accepted Answer

The lights are faulty. Be careful and apply the Give Way rules

Answer

The lights are 'on the blink'. Use the Give Way rules for that intersection, and remember to be courteous to other drivers.

Question 4

What do you call the area of road you drive on?

Accepted Answer

Lane

Answer

The lane is where you drive. A verge is the grass edge of a road. A pathway is where pedestrians walk. The road edge might have a kerb made from raised concrete or stone. Roads are marked with lines. Lanes are formed either between kerbs, verges, painted lines, a kerb and painted line or a verge and painted line.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Slow down, be prepared to stop and only proceed if the bridge is clear of oncoming traffic

Answer

Even if you have priority on the bridge you must still give way to cars that are already crossing it.

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Free NZ Motorbike Driving Core Questions and Answers