New Zealand Car Driving Test Speed Limits and Following 5

Question 1

You see a 'Temporary Speed Limit' sign at a roadwork site showing 30 km/h. Must you obey it?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is legally enforceable

Answer

Temporary speed limit signs at roadwork sites are legally enforceable and must be obeyed at all times.

Question 2

When driving in heavy rain with reduced visibility, how should you adjust your following distance?

Accepted Answer

Double it to at least 4 seconds

Answer

In heavy rain you should increase your following distance to at least 4 seconds to allow for reduced braking performance and visibility.

Question 3

A speed camera is located in a 100 km/h zone. At what speed would you first be committing an offence?

Accepted Answer

101 km/h

Answer

Any speed above the posted limit is an offence; 101 km/h in a 100 km/h zone exceeds the legal maximum.

Question 4

What is the recommended approach when you cannot see the road ahead clearly enough to stop within your range of vision?

Accepted Answer

Reduce speed so you can stop within the distance you can see

Answer

You must always travel at a speed that allows you to stop within the distance you can clearly see to be safe.

Question 5

When following a motorcyclist, why is it important to give extra following distance?

Accepted Answer

Motorcycles can stop much more quickly than cars in some conditions

Answer

Motorcycles can brake more quickly than cars in good conditions, so extra distance ensures you do not run into them if they stop suddenly.

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