NZ Learner Licence Theory Test Give Way Rules 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: You are turning right at an intersection and a vehicle is approaching from the opposite direction turning left. Who gives way?
- You must give way to the vehicle turning left (Correct answer)
- The vehicle turning left must give way to you
- Both vehicles have equal priority and must negotiate
- Whoever signals first has priority
Correct answer: You must give way to the vehicle turning left
Under NZ give way rules since 2012, a driver turning right must give way to an oncoming driver turning left. The right-turn driver must give way to all oncoming traffic, including those turning left.
Question 2: You are exiting a driveway onto a NZ road. Who must you give way to?
- All vehicles and pedestrians on the road you are entering, in both directions (Correct answer)
- Only vehicles approaching from your right
- Only vehicles approaching from your left on a give way road
- You have equal right of way as you are joining slowly
Correct answer: All vehicles and pedestrians on the road you are entering, in both directions
When exiting a driveway, you are joining the road and must give way to all traffic on the road — from both directions — including cyclists and pedestrians. You must not obstruct or endanger any road user.
Question 3: A pedestrian is crossing a road at an uncontrolled (unmarked) crossing when you want to turn. What does NZ law require?
- You must give way to the pedestrian who is crossing (Correct answer)
- The pedestrian must wait for vehicles to pass before crossing
- You may proceed if the pedestrian is not in your direct path
- Only pedestrians at marked crossings have right of way
Correct answer: You must give way to the pedestrian who is crossing
Under NZ road rules, when turning at any intersection, you must give way to pedestrians who are crossing the road you are turning into, even at an uncontrolled crossing. Pedestrian safety takes priority.
Question 4: At a controlled intersection with traffic lights, when the light turns green for you, do you still need to give way?
- Yes — you must give way to any vehicles or pedestrians still in the intersection (Correct answer)
- No — a green light gives you absolute right of way
- Only if a police officer is present
- Only heavy vehicles must give way at green lights
Correct answer: Yes — you must give way to any vehicles or pedestrians still in the intersection
Even when your traffic light is green, you must still give way to any vehicles or pedestrians already in the intersection before you proceed. A green light indicates you may proceed only when it is safe to do so.
Question 5: You are driving on a narrow rural road and meet an oncoming vehicle. Who gives way?
- The driver for whom it is safer and easier to give way should do so (Correct answer)
- The vehicle going uphill always gives way
- The vehicle going downhill always gives way
- The lighter vehicle must always give way to the heavier one
Correct answer: The driver for whom it is safer and easier to give way should do so
On a narrow rural road with no formal give way controls, common sense and courtesy apply. The driver for whom it is easiest and safest to pull aside should do so. In practice, the downhill driver often gives way as they have better control, but no fixed rule applies.
Question 6: In NZ, if you are turning right from a driveway and a vehicle is approaching from your left with its left indicator flashing, should you go?
- No — wait until the vehicle has actually turned before proceeding (Correct answer)
- Yes — the indicator means the driver will turn and clear your path
- Yes — you are turning right so you have priority
- Only if the approaching vehicle slows down noticeably
Correct answer: No — wait until the vehicle has actually turned before proceeding
You should never proceed based on another driver's indicator signal alone. The driver may cancel the signal or may not have turned it off from a previous turn. Always wait until the vehicle has actually turned before you move.
NZ Learner Licence Theory Test Give Way Rules 2
You are turning right at an intersection and a vehicle is approaching from the opposite direction turning left.
Who gives way?