NZ Learner Licence Theory Test Give Way Rules

Question 1

Under NZ give way rules, when turning right at an intersection, who must you give way to?

Accepted Answer

All oncoming traffic going straight ahead or turning left

Answer

Under NZ give way rules, when turning right, you must give way to all oncoming traffic travelling straight ahead or turning left. This rule changed in 2012 and is now consistent with most other countries.

Question 2

At a T-intersection with no signs or markings, who must give way?

Accepted Answer

The driver on the terminating road must give way to drivers on the continuing road

Answer

At an uncontrolled T-intersection in NZ, the driver on the terminating (dead-end) road must give way to all traffic on the through road. The through road always has priority over the road that ends at it.

Question 3

You are turning left out of a side road onto a main road in NZ. Who must you give way to?

Accepted Answer

All vehicles on the main road, including cyclists and pedestrians crossing

Answer

When turning left from a side road onto a main road, you must give way to all traffic already on the main road, including cyclists, motorcyclists, and pedestrians who are crossing the road you are entering.

Question 4

At a roundabout in New Zealand, who has priority?

Accepted Answer

Vehicles already inside the roundabout have priority over vehicles entering

Answer

In New Zealand, vehicles already travelling within a roundabout have priority. Drivers entering a roundabout must give way to all circulating traffic. You must not enter until there is a safe gap.

Question 5

Two vehicles approach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time from different roads. Under NZ rules, who gives way?

Accepted Answer

The driver on the left gives way to the driver on the right

Answer

At an uncontrolled intersection in NZ where two vehicles arrive simultaneously, the driver on the left must give way to the driver on their right. This is the standard give way to the right rule.

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NZ Learner Licence Theory Test Give Way Rules