Category: New Zealand Learners Test

Sharing the road with pedestrians On average, 40 pedestrians are killed and 1000 pedestrians are injured on New Zealand roads every year. Many of these deaths and injuries could be prevented if drivers took more care when using our roads. Please look out for pedestrians whenever you’re behind the wheel. Pedestrian safety for drivers Pedestrian…

Car requirements To drive your car (or other light vehicle) safely and legally on the road it must have the right equipment (in good working order) and have a current warrant of fitness (WoF). This section explains what your vehicle must have. Warrant of fitness (WoF) Privately operated cars, utes, vans and four-wheel drives must…

Ownership responsibilities If you own a motor vehicle, you are responsible for making sure that the following requirements are met. Warrant of fitness or certificate of fitness All vehicles driven on New Zealand roads must have a current warrant of fitness (WoF) or certificate of fitness (CoF). Registration All vehicles driven on New Zealand roads…

Speed limits Excessive speed is one of the biggest killers on our roads. On average, 170 people die every year in New Zealand in speed-related crashes. Remember, the faster you go, the more likely you are to be killed or seriously injured if you crash. Safe speed guidelines You can drive at any speed under…

Dealing with hazards As a driver, you will constantly face hazards on the road. A hazard is any object or situation that could be dangerous. Hazards include: To deal with hazards safely, you should get into the habit of using the hazard action plan and system of car control described in this section. The hazard…

Driving in bad weather If it is raining, icy, snowing or foggy, conditions on the road will be more dangerous. You need to drive with extra care. Tips for driving in bad weather Check your car Effective brakes, tyres, windscreen wipers, lights and steering are even more crucial in wet weather. Check your vehicle regularly…

How to park safely It’s not only moving vehicles that are potential hazards on the road. Parked vehicles can be hazards too. That’s why it’s important to follow the safe parking rules and guidelines shown in this section. Safe parking rules By law, you must follow these rules when parking: Safe parking guidelines Following the…

The give way rules It’s very important that you know the give way rules. Otherwise, you could be involved in a serious crash at an intersection. Important Giving way means that the road user you’re giving way to (whether they are a driver, cyclist, pedestrian or any other kind of road user) doesn’t need to…

Keeping left In New Zealand, vehicles drive on the left-hand side of the road. It is essential to keep left, because if you don’t you are likely to cause a head-on crash. This is one of the worst types of crash, as it almost always results in death or severe injury. What is a road?…