New Zealand Motorbike Driving Test New Zealand Motorbike Driving Road Code and Traffic Signs 4

Question 1

In New Zealand, what is the minimum following distance a motorcyclist should keep behind the vehicle ahead in normal conditions?

Accepted Answer

Two seconds

Answer

NZ Road Code recommends at least a two-second following distance in dry conditions, more in wet or poor visibility.

Question 2

What does a triangular sign with a red border and a black exclamation mark indicate?

Accepted Answer

General hazard warning ahead

Answer

A triangle with a red border and exclamation mark is a general hazard warning, telling drivers to be alert for an unspecified danger ahead.

Question 3

If a school bus has stopped and its stop-arm sign is extended in New Zealand, you must:

Accepted Answer

Stop and wait until children have finished crossing and the sign is retracted

Answer

You must stop when a school bus displays its stop-arm until children have safely crossed and the bus moves or retracts the sign.

Question 4

What does a white rectangular sign with 'END SPEED LIMIT' mean for a motorcyclist in New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

The default open road speed limit of 100 km/h applies from this point

Answer

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.

Question 5

When riding at night in New Zealand, you should switch to low beam headlights when an oncoming vehicle is within approximately:

Accepted Answer

200 metres

Answer

You must dip to low beam when an oncoming vehicle is within 200 metres to avoid blinding the other driver.

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