We're going to go through the behaviour questions in the NZ Road Code using the free road code
practice website at drivingtests.co.nz.
There are 74 questions in total and we'll break this into 3 separate videos.
In addition to check it's safe to move out from the kerb into the traffic flow, how long
should you indicate for?
Any time you want to perform a manoeuvre you must indicate for 3 seconds because that gives
other drivers enough time to see what you're doing.
When you purchase a vehicle what should you be aware of.
Check all that apply.
Unpaid loans: There are hundreds of thousands of vehicles in New Zealand with unpaid loans,
and if you buy a vehicle without the loan being paid the loan obligation transfers to
you..
Some people try to sell stolen vehicles Cars may be brought into New Zealand with
a suspicious odometer and that means that the vehicle might have done 100,000km more
than it's showing.
And D, the warrant of fitness or registration has expired in which case you'll be liable
to make up the shortfall in the registration.
To protect yourself against this you can get a vehicle history report and you can purchase
these easily online.
You wish to turn left at the intersection.
What should you do?
The cyclist is going straight ahead.
If you speed up to get around the cyclist you risk causing an accident.
Tooting your horn to let the cyclist know might distract them
The safest way is to slow down and wait for the cyclist to go past the intersection.
What class of licence do you need to drive a car?
Class 1 is the correct class.
What does GVM stand for?
GVM stands for gross vehicle mass.
If you're driving in a funeral procession, what should you do?
Cars in a funeral procession will drive with dipped headlights.
What does this sign mean?
You'll see this sign on the approach to a roundabout.
Where would you see this cat's eye?
It's a white cat's eye and it marks the centre of the road.
Before making a lane change to your left you must signal for at least 3 seconds.
What else must you do?
Check all that apply.
The first one, check your blind spots, is important.
Cyclists or motorcyclists may be on the left and they're more difficult to see, so turn
your head and check in your blind spot to your left.
You shouldn't slow down.
You should maintain your speed unless you must slow down because there's traffic ahead.
And you shouldn't speed up either.
You also don't need to use your brake lights to warn other drivers -- that would mean you
are slowing down.
So A is the correct answer.
What does this sign mean?
The chevrons pointing to the left indicate that there's a left turn, and the 35 indicates
the recommended speed for the corner.
C is the correct answer.
What should you do if the vehicle behind you wishes to pass?
Courteous driving means that you should pull to the left and let them past.
You are the driver of the blue car.
Of the 4 hazards marked which one is most likely to require you to take urgent action?
Vehicle A is not going to interfere with your progress.
Vehicle B is passing straight through.
You're following vehicle C and you've kept quite a bit of distance.
Vehicle D is turning into the driveway and it may misjudge your speed and pull across
in front of you.
Therefore vehicle D is the correct answer.
When don't you need to wear a safety belt?
Check all that apply.
If you are reversing and wouldn't be able to remain in control of the vehicle.
That's correct.
If you are taxi driver plying for hire.
That's also correct.
If you are driver or passenger who has to stop frequently to, for example, read meters,
and the vehicle you're in travels at less than 50kph.
That's correct.
If you're unable to reach the controls if you wear a safety belt.
That's correct.
And if you have a medical exemption from wearing a safety belt.
That's correct, too.
All those answers mean you might not have to wear a seat belt.
You are driving downhill on a steep narrow road and a vehicle is coming up the hill.
What should you do?
Vehicles moving downhill should give way to vehicles moving uphill.
This is because a vehicle moving uphill can stop more quickly.
Therefore a vehicle moving downhill where stopping distances are longer has to pay more
attention.
Are you allowed to pass on the left like this?
The answer is yes.
There are two marked lanes and if the vehicle in the right hand lane is travelling slower
than you are and you are within the speed limit, then you're within your rights to overtake
on the left.
If you have to drive at a slow speed that may hold up other vehicles, what should you
do?
Courteous driving means that you should keep to the left and let others pass where possible.
You're coming up to a railway level crossing.
Which of these should you do?
Check all that apply.
If there are no barrier arms it's safe to continue at the speed you're travelling at
because that railway line isn't used.
Half of New Zealand's railway lines don't have barrier arms, so this is not the correct
answer.
Slow down and get ready to stop.
This is a correct answer.
Check each way before proceeding across.
That's correct, too.
Only cross if there's nothing blocking your path and there are no trains coming.
That's correct.
How far can your load extend either side of the centre line of your vehicle?
The answer is 1.25m .That's because a vehicle has a maximum width of 2.5m before it becomes
a wide vehicle.
You look in the mirror and see a cyclist.
What should you do when opening the car door?
A: Open it slowly --the cyclist will be able to see and adjust his or her path -- is not
correct.
By opening the door you may force the cyclist into the path of other vehicles.
The same with B. If you open it as per normal then you may force the cyclist into the path
of other vehicle, or they may hit your door.
C is the correct answer.
Wait until the cyclist has passed.
How would you check for hazards before reversing your vehicle?
Check all that apply.
A: Check your wing mirrors and rear-view mirror is a correct answer.
B: Look over your shoulder.
This covers off your blind spots.
C: Get out and walk around the vehicle.
This is a perfectly reasonable thing to do, especially if it's dark or you're driving
a vehicle that doesn't have good visibility.
Be sure any reversing sensors or cameras are activated if your vehicle has them.
What's the safest way to drive up to intersections?
Look to the right -- you have to give way to the right.
That's correct.
Look to the left --that's also correct as there could be traffic that doesn't see you.
Look behind you: you should always be looking behind you periodically.
And, looking ahead of you: obviously you're driving forwards so you should always be looking
ahead of you.
Therefore E, all of the above, is the correct answer.
When must you not open the door of your motor vehicle?
The answer here is A: if it's likely to hit someone or something such as a cyclist.
How does alcohol affect your driving?
Any amount of alcohol will slow your reaction time, so C is the correct answer.
What does this sign mean?
You'll see this sign on the left parapet of a bridge.
There's a red arrow to the left, so you can't turn to the left.
However, you have a green arrow straight ahead.
Therefore if you observe the give way rules you can turn to the right on that green light.