NZ Learner Licence Theory Test Intersections and Right of Way — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In NZ, when turning left at an intersection, who must you give way to?
- Pedestrians crossing the road you are turning into (Correct answer)
- Only vehicles on the road you are turning into
- Nobody — left turns always have right of way in NZ
- Only cyclists on the road you are leaving
Correct answer: Pedestrians crossing the road you are turning into
When turning left at an intersection in NZ, you must give way to pedestrians who are crossing the road you are turning into, or who are waiting to cross. This applies even if you have a green light.
Question 2: At a roundabout in New Zealand, which direction must you travel?
- Clockwise — give way to vehicles already on the roundabout coming from your right (Correct answer)
- Counter-clockwise — give way to vehicles from your left
- Either direction depending on your destination
- Straight through the centre if no traffic is present
Correct answer: Clockwise — give way to vehicles already on the roundabout coming from your right
In NZ (driving on the left), roundabouts are navigated clockwise. You must give way to all vehicles already on the roundabout, which approach from your right. Always indicate left when leaving the roundabout.
Question 3: In NZ, when two vehicles are turning right into the same road from opposite directions, who gives way?
- They should pass behind each other (right side to right side) unless road markings indicate otherwise (Correct answer)
- The vehicle on the wider road has right of way
- The larger vehicle has right of way
- Both must stop and wait for a gap
Correct answer: They should pass behind each other (right side to right side) unless road markings indicate otherwise
In NZ, when two vehicles approaching from opposite directions are both turning right, they should generally pass behind each other (right side to right side). However, road markings or intersection layout may direct otherwise.
Question 4: At a T-intersection in NZ with no signs, who has the right of way?
- Traffic on the continuing road (through road) has right of way over traffic on the terminating road (Correct answer)
- Traffic on the terminating road has right of way
- The vehicle that arrives first has right of way
- Neither — both must stop
Correct answer: Traffic on the continuing road (through road) has right of way over traffic on the terminating road
At a T-intersection with no signs, traffic on the continuing (through) road has the right of way. Vehicles on the terminating road must give way to all traffic on the through road before entering.
Question 5: In NZ, when must you give way to a bus pulling out from a bus stop?
- When the bus is signalling to pull out and the speed limit is 70 km/h or less (Correct answer)
- Always, regardless of speed limit or signalling
- Never — buses must wait for a gap like any other vehicle
- Only on motorways
Correct answer: When the bus is signalling to pull out and the speed limit is 70 km/h or less
In NZ, you must give way to a bus that is signalling to pull out from a bus stop on a road with a speed limit of 70 km/h or less. This rule helps buses maintain their schedules on urban routes.
Question 6: In NZ, what is the rule when you approach a railway level crossing with flashing red lights?
- You must stop and wait until the lights stop flashing and it is safe to cross (Correct answer)
- You may cross if you cannot see a train
- Slow down to 20 km/h and proceed with caution
- Stop briefly, then cross if the barrier is not fully down
Correct answer: You must stop and wait until the lights stop flashing and it is safe to cross
When red lights are flashing at a railway level crossing in NZ, you must stop and wait until the lights stop flashing and any barriers are fully raised. Never cross while the lights are flashing, even if you cannot see a train.
NZ Learner Licence Theory Test Intersections and Right of Way
In NZ, when turning left at an intersection, who must you give way to?