Speed Limits and Following Flashcards
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What is the maximum speed allowed when towing a trailer on an open road in New Zealand?
Answer: 90 km/h
Vehicles towing trailers are limited to 90 km/h on open roads in New Zealand.
In a shared zone in New Zealand, what is the maximum permitted speed?
Answer: 10 km/h
Shared zones have a maximum speed of 10 km/h to protect pedestrians and cyclists sharing the space.
How does wet weather affect the recommended following distance in New Zealand?
Answer: Increase to at least 4 seconds
In wet conditions you should at least double the 2-second gap to 4 seconds because braking distances increase.
A speed limit sign shows '80'. This means you MUST NOT exceed:
Answer: 80 km/h under any circumstance
A posted speed limit is a legal maximum; exceeding it for any reason is an offence.
On a New Zealand motorway, variable speed limit signs are displayed electronically. Are these legally enforceable?
Answer: Yes, they have the same force as fixed signs
Electronic variable speed limit signs on motorways are legally enforceable and must be obeyed the same as fixed signs.
What minimum following distance does New Zealand's road code recommend in normal, dry conditions?
Answer: 2 seconds
The NZ Road Code recommends keeping a minimum 2-second gap behind the vehicle ahead in normal conditions.
You are travelling at 100 km/h on an open road and see a speed limit sign showing 50 km/h. When must you be at or below 50 km/h?
Answer: At the sign
You must have reduced your speed to the posted limit by the time you reach the speed limit sign.