New Zealand Car Driving Speed Limits and Following Questions and Answers Flashcards
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If you are driving at 100 km/h on a dry open road in New Zealand, approximately how far will your vehicle travel during a typical reaction time of 1.5 seconds?
Answer: About 42 meters
At 100 km/h you travel approximately 28 meters per second, so in 1.5 seconds you cover about 42 meters before braking begins.
When following a heavy vehicle on a New Zealand highway, why should you increase your following distance beyond the standard 2 seconds?
Answer: Heavy vehicles block your view of the road ahead and take longer to stop around
A larger following gap behind heavy vehicles gives you better visibility of the road ahead and more time to react to hazards.
What speed limit applies when passing a stationary emergency vehicle with flashing lights on a New Zealand road?
Answer: Slow to 20 km/h if safe or move over a lane
Drivers must slow to 20 km/h and move over if possible when passing a stationary emergency vehicle displaying flashing lights.
On a New Zealand road with a posted 100 km/h limit, what should you do if conditions such as fog reduce visibility significantly?
Answer: Reduce speed to a level where you can stop within the visible distance ahead
You must always drive at a speed that allows you to stop within the distance you can clearly see, regardless of the posted limit.
What is the typical open road speed limit in New Zealand for standard cars?
Answer: 100 km/h
The standard open road speed limit for cars in New Zealand is 100 km/h unless otherwise signed.
When should you increase your following distance to at least 4 seconds while driving in New Zealand?
Answer: When driving in rain, fog, or on icy roads
Adverse conditions such as rain, fog, or ice significantly increase stopping distances, requiring at least a 4-second following gap.