New Zealand Car Driving Giving Way at Intersections Questions and Answers — Questions and Answers
Question 1: You are in the blue car, approaching an uncontrolled T-intersection. The red car is on the continuing road. What must you do?
- Come to a complete stop and wait for the red car to pass.
- Give way to the red car. (Correct answer)
- Proceed, as you have the right of way.
- Accelerate to clear the intersection quickly.
Correct answer: Give way to the red car.
At a T-intersection, all traffic on the terminating road (the bottom of the 'T') must give way to all traffic on the continuing road (the top of the 'T'). You are on the terminating road and must wait for a safe gap in the traffic on the continuing road.
Question 2: When approaching a roundabout, which of the following is the correct give way rule?
- Give way to all vehicles already on the roundabout, approaching from your right. (Correct answer)
- Give way to vehicles on your left.
- The first vehicle to arrive at the roundabout has the right of way.
- Stop completely before entering, then proceed when clear.
Correct answer: Give way to all vehicles already on the roundabout, approaching from your right.
The core rule for roundabouts in New Zealand is that you must slow down and give way to all vehicles that will cross your path from your right as you enter the roundabout. This means giving way to traffic already circulating on the roundabout.
Question 3: You are at a traffic light which is green. You intend to turn right. An oncoming car is approaching, intending to go straight through. Who has the right of way?
- You, because your light is green.
- The oncoming car that is going straight. (Correct answer)
- Neither vehicle, you must wait for the light to turn yellow.
- The vehicle that is travelling faster.
Correct answer: The oncoming car that is going straight.
When turning right at an intersection with a green traffic signal, you must give way to vehicles coming towards you that are going straight through or turning left. The driver going straight has priority.
Question 4: Which of the following statements about giving way at intersections is TRUE?
- At an uncontrolled crossroads, you must always give way to vehicles on your left.
- If you are turning left, you must give way to an oncoming vehicle that is turning right.
- A 'Stop' sign and a 'Give Way' sign mean the same thing.
- If you are turning, you must give way to vehicles going straight. (Correct answer)
Correct answer: If you are turning, you must give way to vehicles going straight.
A fundamental give way rule is that if you are turning, you must give way to all traffic that is not turning. This applies at intersections controlled by signs or signals, and at uncontrolled intersections.
Question 5: You are driving on a road and intend to turn right into a driveway. An oncoming car is indicating to turn left into the same driveway. What is the correct action?
- Proceed with your right turn as you have the right of way.
- You must give way to the vehicle turning left. (Correct answer)
- Both vehicles can turn at the same time.
- Wait for the car behind you to pass first.
Correct answer: You must give way to the vehicle turning left.
One of the key give way rules is that if you are turning right, you must give way to all vehicles coming towards you that are turning left. This rule applies even when turning into driveways, as they are treated like intersections.
Question 6: At an uncontrolled crossroads (no signs or signals), you and a car to your right arrive at the same time. Both of you are going straight. What should you do?
- Proceed first because you are on the left.
- Stop and flash your headlights to let the other driver go.
- Give way to the car on your right. (Correct answer)
- Whoever gets to the intersection first has the right of way.
Correct answer: Give way to the car on your right.
In situations where no other give way rule applies, such as at an uncontrolled crossroads, you must give way to all vehicles coming from your right. This is often called the 'give way to the right' rule.
