Overtaking and Road Sharing Rules Flashcards
6 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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In wet or slippery conditions, New Zealand guidelines recommend you increase your following distance to at least:
Answer: 4 seconds
In wet or slippery conditions you should at least double the standard two-second gap, making it four seconds or more.
What is the following distance you should keep behind a heavy vehicle (truck or bus) in New Zealand?
Answer: 4 seconds
You should keep at least a four-second gap behind large vehicles because they take longer to stop and can block your forward view.
Tailgating (following too closely) is dangerous primarily because:
Answer: You reduce your reaction time and stopping distance
Following too closely leaves insufficient time and distance to react and stop if the vehicle ahead brakes suddenly.
When following a motorcycle in New Zealand, you should:
Answer: Apply a larger gap because motorcycles can stop faster
You should maintain a larger following distance behind motorcycles because they can brake more quickly than cars and are more vulnerable road users.
You are driving at 100 km/h on an open New Zealand road. Approximately how far do you travel in two seconds?
Answer: Around 55 metres
At 100 km/h a vehicle covers roughly 27–28 metres per second, so two seconds equates to approximately 55 metres.
What should you do if you feel someone is tailgating you?
Answer: Gradually slow down and allow them to pass, or pull over safely
The safest response to a tailgater is to slow down gradually or pull over to let them pass, reducing the risk of a rear collision.