Give Way Rules Flashcards

You are turning right at an intersection and a vehicle is approaching from the opposite direction turning left. Who gives way?

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.

You are exiting a driveway onto a NZ road. Who must you give way to?

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.

A pedestrian is crossing a road at an uncontrolled (unmarked) crossing when you want to turn. What does NZ law require?

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.

At a controlled intersection with traffic lights, when the light turns green for you, do you still need to give way?

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.

You are driving on a narrow rural road and meet an oncoming vehicle. Who gives way?

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.

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?

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.