New Zealand Motorbike Driving Crashes, Emergencies and Emergency Vehicles Flashcards

You are riding and hear a siren but cannot yet see the emergency vehicle. What should you do?

Answer: Check your mirrors, slow down and be ready to pull over to the left

You should look for the vehicle and prepare to move left and stop safely so it can pass.

An ambulance with flashing lights is approaching from behind on a two-lane road. Where should you move?

Answer: To the left side of the road and stop if safe

NZ rules require you to move left and stop if necessary to let emergency vehicles pass.

After a crash where someone is injured, what number should you call in New Zealand?

Answer: 111

111 is New Zealand's emergency number for police, fire and ambulance.

A fellow rider has crashed and is lying on the road wearing a helmet but breathing normally. What should you do with the helmet?

Answer: Leave it on unless it is necessary to remove it to keep their airway clear

Removing a helmet can worsen a neck or spinal injury, so leave it on unless the airway is at risk.

You are involved in a crash in which someone is injured and no police officer attends. Within what time must you report it to police?

Answer: As soon as possible and within 24 hours

Injury crashes must be reported to police as soon as possible and no later than 24 hours.

You arrive first at a crash scene. What is your first priority?

Answer: Make the scene safe by warning other traffic and protecting yourself

Preventing a second crash protects you, the injured and other road users.

Your motorbike's front tyre suddenly deflates at speed. What is the safest response?

Answer: Hold the handlebars firmly, ease off the throttle and slow gradually

Gentle deceleration with a firm grip keeps control while the bike slows.