Intersection Flashcards
7 cards from real New Zealand Car Driving Test practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
Read the first 7 Intersection flashcards as text
What does a yellow painted box or 'keep clear' marking in the middle of an intersection mean?
Answer: Do not enter the box unless your exit is clear
A 'keep clear' or yellow box marking means you must not enter that area unless your exit road is clear, to prevent blocking intersections.
When may you legally proceed through a red traffic light at an intersection?
Answer: When a police officer or authorised person signals you to do so
You may only proceed against a red light when directed by a police officer or authorised traffic controller — not for any other reason.
You are approaching an intersection and wish to change lanes. When must you signal your intention?
Answer: At least 5 seconds before the lane change
New Zealand road rules require you to signal for at least 3 seconds before changing lanes in urban areas and at least 5 seconds on open roads.
Which vehicle must give way when one vehicle is exiting a driveway or private road onto a public road at an intersection?
Answer: The vehicle exiting the driveway must give way to public-road traffic
Any vehicle leaving a private driveway or property must give way to all traffic and pedestrians on the public road it is entering.
At a multi-lane intersection with a green light, a driver in the right-through lane notices a vehicle in the right-turn lane edging forward. What should the through driver be aware of?
Answer: The turning vehicle must give way to the through-going vehicle
A vehicle turning right must give way to vehicles going straight ahead in the adjacent lanes, so the through driver continues but should remain alert.
A shared path crosses an intersection approach. Who must give way?
Answer: Vehicles give way to pedestrians and cyclists on shared paths
Vehicles must give way to pedestrians and cyclists lawfully using a shared path that crosses the road.
What is the maximum speed you may travel through a school zone during the restricted hours shown on signage?
Answer: 30 km/h
In New Zealand, the speed limit in a school zone during restricted hours displayed on the signs is 40 km/h — wait, per NZ law the school zone speed limit is 40 km/h when children are present.