New Zealand Car Driving Test Overtaking and Road Sharing Rules

Question 1

In New Zealand, on which side of the road must you overtake another vehicle?

Accepted Answer

The right side

Answer

The left side

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Either side if safe

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Only on motorways

Question 2

You must NOT overtake when you can see a vehicle approaching from the opposite direction unless you have enough room to:

Accepted Answer

Complete the pass and return to your lane safely

Answer

Speed up and pass quickly

Answer

Flash your lights as a warning

Answer

Sound your horn and proceed

Question 3

Which of the following markings on a New Zealand road means you CANNOT overtake?

Accepted Answer

A solid yellow centre line on your side

Answer

A broken yellow centre line

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A white edge line

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Double white edge lines

Question 4

When is it legal to overtake on the left in New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

When the driver in front signals they are turning right

Answer

Whenever traffic is moving slowly

Answer

At any time on a dual carriageway

Answer

Only at night

Question 5

What is the minimum safe following distance recommended in New Zealand under normal conditions?

Accepted Answer

2-second gap

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1-second gap

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4-second gap

Answer

10-metre gap

Question 6

You are being overtaken by another vehicle. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Maintain your speed or slow down to help the overtaking driver

Answer

Speed up so the overtaking is safer

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Move to the centre of the road

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Sound your horn to warn oncoming traffic