New Zealand Motorbike Driving Road Code and Traffic Signs Flashcards
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In New Zealand, what is the minimum following distance a motorcyclist should keep behind the vehicle ahead in normal conditions?
Answer: Two seconds
NZ Road Code recommends at least a two-second following distance in dry conditions, more in wet or poor visibility.
What does a triangular sign with a red border and a black exclamation mark indicate?
Answer: General hazard warning ahead
A triangle with a red border and exclamation mark is a general hazard warning, telling drivers to be alert for an unspecified danger ahead.
If a school bus has stopped and its stop-arm sign is extended in New Zealand, you must:
Answer: Stop and wait until children have finished crossing and the sign is retracted
You must stop when a school bus displays its stop-arm until children have safely crossed and the bus moves or retracts the sign.
What does a white rectangular sign with 'END SPEED LIMIT' mean for a motorcyclist in New Zealand?
Answer: The default open road speed limit of 100 km/h applies from this point
An 'END SPEED LIMIT' sign signals the end of a restricted zone, returning the road to the default open-road limit of 100 km/h.
When riding at night in New Zealand, you should switch to low beam headlights when an oncoming vehicle is within approximately:
Answer: 200 metres
You must dip to low beam when an oncoming vehicle is within 200 metres to avoid blinding the other driver.
What is the purpose of a 'shared path' sign showing both a pedestrian and bicycle symbol in NZ?
Answer: The path is shared between pedestrians and cyclists with equal rights
A shared path is for both pedestrians and cyclists; users must be considerate and share the space safely.
A 'GIVE WAY' sign in New Zealand requires you to:
Answer: Slow down and give way to all crossing and approaching traffic before proceeding
At a GIVE WAY sign you must yield to all relevant traffic; you do not need to fully stop unless necessary to give way safely.