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.
Read the first 6 Overtaking and Road Sharing Rules flashcards as text
In New Zealand, on which side of the road must you overtake another vehicle?
Answer: The right side
In New Zealand you must overtake on the right side of the vehicle you are passing.
You must NOT overtake when you can see a vehicle approaching from the opposite direction unless you have enough room to:
Answer: Complete the pass and return to your lane safely
You must only overtake when there is sufficient clear space ahead to complete the manoeuvre and return to your lane safely before meeting oncoming traffic.
Which of the following markings on a New Zealand road means you CANNOT overtake?
Answer: A solid yellow centre line on your side
A solid yellow centre line on your side of the road prohibits you from crossing it to overtake.
When is it legal to overtake on the left in New Zealand?
Answer: When the driver in front signals they are turning right
You may pass on the left when the vehicle ahead is signalling and positioned to turn right.
What is the minimum safe following distance recommended in New Zealand under normal conditions?
Answer: 2-second gap
New Zealand's 'two-second rule' requires at least a two-second following distance under normal, dry conditions.
You are being overtaken by another vehicle. What should you do?
Answer: Maintain your speed or slow down to help the overtaking driver
When being overtaken you should maintain or slightly reduce your speed to make it easier and safer for the passing driver.