Intersections and Right of Way Flashcards
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In NZ, when turning right at a traffic-controlled intersection, who must you give way to?
Answer: Oncoming vehicles going straight through or turning left, and pedestrians crossing the road you are turning into
When turning right on a green light at a controlled intersection in NZ, you must give way to oncoming vehicles going straight through or turning left, and to pedestrians crossing the road you are turning into.
What does a green arrow at a NZ traffic light mean?
Answer: You may proceed in the direction of the arrow — oncoming traffic is held by a red light
A green arrow at a NZ traffic light means you may proceed only in the direction shown by the arrow. Oncoming traffic has a red light, so you have a protected turn and do not need to give way to oncoming traffic.
In NZ, what must you do if traffic lights are not working at an intersection?
Answer: Treat the intersection as an uncontrolled intersection and apply the give-way rules
If traffic lights are not working in NZ, you must treat the intersection as an uncontrolled intersection and apply the standard give-way rules (give way to your right at equal intersections).
In NZ, who has right of way at a pedestrian crossing (zebra crossing)?
Answer: Pedestrians — drivers must give way to pedestrians on or waiting to cross at a zebra crossing
At a zebra crossing in NZ, pedestrians have the right of way. Drivers must give way to pedestrians who are on the crossing or who are obviously waiting to cross. You must slow down and be ready to stop.
In NZ, what is the rule when entering a motorway from an on-ramp?
Answer: Give way to all traffic already on the motorway and merge safely when there is a gap
When entering a motorway from an on-ramp in NZ, you must give way to all vehicles already on the motorway. Use the on-ramp to build up speed and merge safely when there is an appropriate gap.
In NZ, when are you allowed to pass another vehicle on the left?
Answer: When the vehicle ahead is turning right, or in slow-moving multi-lane traffic where your lane is moving faster
In NZ, you may pass on the left when the vehicle ahead is signalling and turning right (and it is safe), or in multi-lane traffic where vehicles in your lane are travelling faster than those in the lane to your right.
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