New Zealand Car Driving Test Overtaking and Road Sharing Rules

Question 1

In New Zealand, on which side of the road must you overtake another vehicle?

Accepted Answer

The right side

Answer

In New Zealand you must overtake on the right side of the vehicle you are passing.

Question 2

You must NOT overtake when you can see a vehicle approaching from the opposite direction unless you have enough room to:

Accepted Answer

Complete the pass and return to your lane safely

Answer

You must only overtake when there is sufficient clear space ahead to complete the manoeuvre and return to your lane safely before meeting oncoming traffic.

Question 3

Which of the following markings on a New Zealand road means you CANNOT overtake?

Accepted Answer

A solid yellow centre line on your side

Answer

A solid yellow centre line on your side of the road prohibits you from crossing it to overtake.

Question 4

When is it legal to overtake on the left in New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

When the driver in front signals they are turning right

Answer

You may pass on the left when the vehicle ahead is signalling and positioned to turn right.

Question 5

What is the minimum safe following distance recommended in New Zealand under normal conditions?

Accepted Answer

2-second gap

Answer

New Zealand's 'two-second rule' requires at least a two-second following distance under normal, dry conditions.

New Zealand Car Driving Test Practice Test

New Zealand Car Driving Test Practice Test

New Zealand Car Driving Test Overtaking and Road Sharing Rules