New Zealand Car Driving Test NZ Car Driving Intersection 1

Question 1

You are waiting to turn right at an intersection and an oncoming vehicle is also turning right. Which path should you both take to complete your turns safely?

Accepted Answer

Pass offside to offside (right side to right side), turning behind each other

Answer

In New Zealand, when two vehicles are both turning right at an intersection, the safest method is to pass offside to offside — each vehicle keeps to the right of the other and turns behind it. This improves visibility and reduces the risk of collision.

Question 2

You are driving on a road and approach an intersection where a vehicle on your right is waiting to enter from a side road. There are no signs or signals. Who must give way?

Accepted Answer

The vehicle on the side road must give way to you

Answer

At an uncontrolled intersection, a vehicle entering from a side road must give way to vehicles already travelling on the through road. The driver on the side road is required to wait until it is safe to enter.

Question 3

What does a flashing orange light at an intersection indicate?

Accepted Answer

You may proceed but must give way to pedestrians and other vehicles

Answer

A flashing orange (amber) signal means you may proceed through the intersection, but you must give way to any pedestrians crossing and to other vehicles that may be in or entering the intersection. It signals caution, not a full stop requirement.

Question 4

You are turning right at an intersection controlled by traffic lights. The light turns green. What must you do before completing your turn?

Accepted Answer

Give way to oncoming vehicles and pedestrians crossing the road you are entering

Answer

A green traffic light allows you to proceed, but when turning right you must still give way to oncoming traffic travelling straight and to pedestrians crossing the road you are turning into. The green light does not override the give way rule for right turns.

Question 5

You are at an intersection and want to go straight ahead. A vehicle to your left wants to turn right across your path. Who must give way?

Accepted Answer

The vehicle turning right must give way to you going straight ahead

Answer

A vehicle turning right must give way to oncoming or crossing vehicles going straight ahead. The turning vehicle is required to wait until the path is clear before completing its right turn.

New Zealand Car Driving Test Practice Test

New Zealand Car Driving Test Practice Test

New Zealand Car Driving Test NZ Car Driving Intersection 1