New Zealand Car Driving Test Lane Usage and Positioning 3

Question 1

On a road with three lanes going in the same direction, which lane may high-occupancy vehicles (HOV) use in New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

A designated T3 or transit lane as signed

Answer

HOV vehicles use designated transit lanes (T2 or T3) during their operating hours.

Question 2

When may you drive in a cycle lane marked on the road in New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

Only to turn left or access a driveway, briefly

Answer

You may briefly enter a cycle lane only to turn left or to enter or leave a driveway.

Question 3

You are travelling on a motorway at 100 km/h and a faster vehicle approaches from behind in the right lane. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Move to the left lane when safe to allow it to pass

Answer

Keep left on motorways and move left when safe to allow faster vehicles to overtake.

Question 4

A broken yellow line marks the edge of a road in New Zealand. What does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

No parking during certain hours

Answer

A broken yellow edge line means no parking during restricted hours as shown on nearby signs.

Question 5

When driving in a lane that ends ahead (lane drop), what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Signal and merge early into the continuing lane

Answer

Signal and merge into the continuing lane in good time before the lane ends.

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