NZ Learner Licence Theory Test Intersections and Right of Way

Question 1

In NZ, when turning left at an intersection, who must you give way to?

Accepted Answer

Pedestrians crossing the road you are turning into

Answer

Only vehicles on the road you are turning into

Answer

Nobody — left turns always have right of way in NZ

Answer

Only cyclists on the road you are leaving

Question 2

At a roundabout in New Zealand, which direction must you travel?

Accepted Answer

Clockwise — give way to vehicles already on the roundabout coming from your right

Answer

Counter-clockwise — give way to vehicles from your left

Answer

Either direction depending on your destination

Answer

Straight through the centre if no traffic is present

Question 3

In NZ, when two vehicles are turning right into the same road from opposite directions, who gives way?

Accepted Answer

They should pass behind each other (right side to right side) unless road markings indicate otherwise

Answer

The vehicle on the wider road has right of way

Answer

The larger vehicle has right of way

Answer

Both must stop and wait for a gap

Question 4

At a T-intersection in NZ with no signs, who has the right of way?

Accepted Answer

Traffic on the continuing road (through road) has right of way over traffic on the terminating road

Answer

Traffic on the terminating road has right of way

Answer

The vehicle that arrives first has right of way

Answer

Neither — both must stop

Question 5

In NZ, when must you give way to a bus pulling out from a bus stop?

Accepted Answer

When the bus is signalling to pull out and the speed limit is 70 km/h or less

Answer

Always, regardless of speed limit or signalling

Answer

Never — buses must wait for a gap like any other vehicle

Answer

Only on motorways

Question 6

In NZ, what is the rule when you approach a railway level crossing with flashing red lights?

Accepted Answer

You must stop and wait until the lights stop flashing and it is safe to cross

Answer

You may cross if you cannot see a train

Answer

Slow down to 20 km/h and proceed with caution

Answer

Stop briefly, then cross if the barrier is not fully down