Safe Driving Practices Flashcards

In NZ, what are the rules for wearing seatbelts?

Answer: All occupants must wear seatbelts — the driver is responsible for ensuring passengers under 15 are correctly restrained

NZ law requires all vehicle occupants to wear seatbelts. The driver is legally responsible for ensuring all passengers under 15 are properly restrained (in an appropriate child restraint or seatbelt for their size).

What is the correct procedure for a NZ driver when approaching a crash scene?

Answer: Slow down, check for hazards, stop safely if you can help, call 111 if not already called, and assist without putting yourself at risk

When approaching a crash scene in NZ, slow down, check for hazards, stop safely off the road if you can help. Call 111 if emergency services haven't been called, and provide assistance without putting yourself or others at additional risk.

In NZ, what are the conditions of a learner licence?

Answer: Must display L plates, drive with a supervisor who has held a full licence for 2+ years, and must not drive between 10 PM and 5 AM unless supervised

NZ learner licence holders must display L plates, always be accompanied by a supervisor who has held a full NZ licence for at least 2 years, and must not drive between 10 PM and 5 AM unless their supervisor is beside them.

What is the 'crash risk curve' concept relevant to NZ learner drivers?

Answer: Crash risk increases exponentially with each additional risk factor — speed, alcohol, fatigue, and passengers compound the danger

The crash risk curve shows that each additional risk factor (excess speed, alcohol, fatigue, distracting passengers, poor conditions) multiplies rather than simply adds to crash risk. This is especially important for inexperienced learner drivers.

In NZ, what should you do when driving in heavy rain and your visibility is severely reduced?

Answer: Slow down, increase following distance, turn on headlights (dipped), and if necessary pull over safely until visibility improves

In heavy rain with reduced visibility, slow down significantly, increase your following distance to at least 4 seconds, use dipped headlights (not high beam, which reflects off rain), and pull over safely if visibility is too poor to continue.

What is the NZ rule regarding driving through a flooded road?

Answer: Do not drive through if you cannot see the road surface or the water is above the centre of your wheels — turn around if in doubt

In NZ, you should not drive through floodwater if you cannot see the road surface or if the water is deeper than the centre of your wheels. Turn around and find an alternative route. Driving through floodwater risks stalling, aquaplaning, or being swept away.