New Zealand Motorbike Driving Test New Zealand Motorbike Driving Intersections and Roundabouts 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When going straight through a single-lane roundabout in New Zealand, which signal should you use on approach?
- Left signal
- Right signal
- No signal needed on approach (Correct answer)
- Hazard lights
Correct answer: No signal needed on approach
When going straight through a roundabout you do not signal on approach, but you must signal left when you pass the exit before the one you intend to take.
Question 2: What signal must a motorcyclist give when exiting a roundabout in New Zealand?
- Right signal
- Left signal (Correct answer)
- No signal is required
- Flash headlights
Correct answer: Left signal
You must indicate left when exiting a roundabout so that other road users know you are leaving the roundabout.
Question 3: Two vehicles approach an intersection from opposite directions — one going straight, one turning right. Who gives way in New Zealand?
- The vehicle going straight gives way
- The vehicle turning right gives way (Correct answer)
- Neither — they both have equal right of way
- The vehicle that arrived second gives way
Correct answer: The vehicle turning right gives way
The vehicle turning right must give way to the oncoming vehicle travelling straight, as the right turn crosses the oncoming lane.
Question 4: At a controlled intersection, a motorcyclist has a green light but a pedestrian is still crossing. What should the motorcyclist do?
- Sound horn and proceed
- Wait until the pedestrian clears the road (Correct answer)
- Slowly nudge forward to warn the pedestrian
- Proceed — green light overrides pedestrian crossing
Correct answer: Wait until the pedestrian clears the road
You must always give way to pedestrians who are already crossing even when you have a green light.
Question 5: When approaching an intersection with a GIVE WAY sign in New Zealand, what is required?
- Stop completely before proceeding
- Slow down and give way to traffic before proceeding (Correct answer)
- Flash your headlight and enter
- Proceed if no vehicles are visible within 50 metres
Correct answer: Slow down and give way to traffic before proceeding
A GIVE WAY sign requires you to slow down and yield to all traffic that has right of way before proceeding — a complete stop is only required if necessary.
Question 6: Which lane should a motorcyclist use when turning left at a multi-lane roundabout in New Zealand?
- The right lane
- The left lane (Correct answer)
- Either lane is acceptable
- The lane furthest from the kerb
Correct answer: The left lane
When turning left at a multi-lane roundabout, you should use the left lane and exit from that lane.
Question 7: What is the greatest danger motorcyclists face at intersections according to NZ road safety research?
- Road surface quality
- Other drivers failing to see them (Correct answer)
- Traffic signal timing
- Pedestrian crossings
Correct answer: Other drivers failing to see them
Intersections are the most common crash site for motorcyclists because other drivers often fail to see them when turning or pulling out.
New Zealand Motorbike Driving Test New Zealand Motorbike Driving Intersections and Roundabouts 2
When going straight through a single-lane roundabout in New Zealand, which signal should you use on approach?