Approaching a RoundaboutApproaching a Roundabout
Practice keeping left, moving clockwise, and signalling before you exit.
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Practice real New Zealand driving situations
Choose what to do, watch the road scene respond, and learn why the move is safe.
Approaching a RoundaboutSignal left before exitNo signal on entrySecond exit: straight ahead
Roundabout: go straight ahead
Practise the signal sequence for a straight-ahead movement at a New Zealand roundabout.
Start practiceOther direction has priorityStop before the bridgeWait before the bridge
Continuing roadTerminating roadGive way to the continuing road
Give way at a T-intersection
Recognise the difference between a continuing road and a terminating road.
Start practiceZebra crossingBe ready to stopGive way to pedestrians
Approach a pedestrian crossing
Zebra crossings require a deliberate slow-down and readiness to stop.
Start practiceFlashing red signalsStop behind the lineStop on red lights
Safe gapWet roadFour seconds in the wet
Leave a safe following gap
Wet surfaces need more time and distance for every reaction.
Start practiceFootpath usersStop hereGive way before entering
Leaving a driveway
Driveways are an easy place to overlook people already using the footpath or cycle path.
Start practiceWait to turn rightNot a passing laneTurning refuge only
Use a flush median correctly
The diagonally marked centre strip is for waiting safely before or after a right turn.
Start practiceSolid yellow lineWait behindDo not cross the yellow line
Read a solid yellow no-passing line
Yellow no-passing lines mark places where sight distance is unsafe.
Start practiceMatch traffic speedCheck the gapMerge into a safe gap
Take turnsTwo lanes become oneMerge like a zip
Merge two lanes into one
Where two lanes become one, drivers should make space and merge in turn rather than trying to get ahead.
Start practiceLoose surfaceReduce speedSlow and smooth
Slow down on gravel
Loose gravel reduces grip and can make steering or braking sudden and unpredictable.
Start practiceAnimals near roadDo not swerveSlow and prepare to stop
Animals near the road
Animals can move unpredictably and may be followed by more animals.
Start practiceCrosswindsExtra spaceReduce speed
Drive in strong crosswinds
Large vehicles and exposed sections can make wind gusts feel sudden and forceful.
Start practicePossible iceSmooth inputsSlow before the shade
Watch for ice in shaded areas
Shaded sections can stay icy long after exposed road has thawed.
Start practiceLow beamSlow downDrive to visibility
Reduce speed in fog
Your speed must leave enough distance to stop within what you can see.
Start practicePull over safelyRest before drivingTake a safe break
Take a break before fatigue builds
New Zealand road trips often take longer than visitors expect, especially on winding roads.
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