Lane Usage and Positioning 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.
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You want to change lanes on a motorway. In what order should you perform checks?
Answer: Signal, mirror, blind spot, then move
Signal first to warn others, check mirrors, check blind spot, then move if safe.
What does a 'Keep clear' box junction marking in New Zealand require you to do?
Answer: Enter only if your exit is clear so you will not block the box
You must not enter a keep-clear box unless your exit is clear and you can drive straight through.
When positioning your vehicle to turn right from a two-way road, where should you be?
Answer: Just left of the centre line
Move just to the left of the centre line when turning right from a two-way road.
You are driving in heavy rain. How should you adjust your lane positioning?
Answer: Maintain your normal lane position but increase following distance
Keep your normal lane position but increase your following distance to compensate for longer stopping distances.
On a narrow road, you meet an oncoming vehicle and there is not enough room to pass. Who should give way?
Answer: The vehicle going downhill
The vehicle going downhill should give way because it is easier to reverse downhill and control a vehicle going uphill.
A lane is marked with a diamond symbol on the road surface in New Zealand. What does this mean?
Answer: High-occupancy or transit vehicle lane
A diamond symbol marks a transit or high-occupancy vehicle lane reserved for qualifying vehicles.
When are you allowed to use the right lane on a New Zealand motorway for continuous travel?
Answer: When instructed by lane control signals
Variable lane control signals may authorise all lanes including the right lane during congestion management.