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Driving in New Zealand
Controlled Intersections
Intersections may be controlled by:
Intersections may be controlled by:
- GIVE WAY (yield) signs
- STOP signs
- traffic lights
- police officers directing traffic
GIVE WAY
When you see the GIVE WAY sign:
When you see the GIVE WAY sign:
- slow down and be ready to stop.
- you must give way to all other traffic ((including
bicycles, motorcycles etc), except vehicles that
have stopped at a STOP sign.
- if you and another vehicle are coming towards
each other and you are both at GIVE WAY signs,
use the give way rules (see Driving 1:
Uncontrolled intersections- GIVE WAY rules).
- you must not go until it is safe for you and all
other traffic.
STOP
When you see a STOP sign:
When you see a STOP sign:
- you must stop, not just slow down
- stop where you can see vehicles coming from
all directions
- stay stopped and give way to all other vehicles
(including bicycles, motorcycles etc)
- if you and another vehicle are coming towards
each other and you are both at STOP signs, use
the give way rules
- you must not go until it is safe for you and all
other traffic
Traffic Signals
At an intersection controlled by traffic signals (traffic lights):
At an intersection controlled by traffic signals (traffic lights):
- a red light means stop
Unlike in some other countries, you cannot turn left on the
red signal, even though this turn isn't against traffic.
- a yellow light means stop, unless you are so close to the
intersection that you can't stop safely
- a green light means you can go, provided it is safe, and:
- if you are turning right, you give way to vehicles coming
towards you that are going straight through - if you are turning left, you give way to vehicles coming
towards you that are turning right - you give way to pedestrians crossing on a CROSS light
- a flashing yellow light means the traffic signals are not
working - therefore, you must apply the give way rules
Arrow Traffic Signals
When arrows light up, they apply only to vehicles going in the direction
of the arrow. For example::
When arrows light up, they apply only to vehicles going in the direction
of the arrow. For example::
- a red arrow means if you are travelling in the direction of the
arrow you must stop
- a yellow arrow means if you are travelling in the direction of
the arrow you must stop, unless you are so close to the
intersection that you can't stop safely
- a green arrow means if you are travelling in the direction of
the arrow you can go, provided it is safe
Practise reading the traffic signals
You can practise reading New Zealand traffic signals on the website of
the Official New Zealand Road Code
You can practise reading New Zealand traffic signals on the website of
the Official New Zealand Road Code
Bicycle, tram and bus signals
At some intersections there are special lights for bicycles, trams and
buses. Bicycles, trams and buses can move when these lights are on,
but all other vehicles must wait for the appropriate green traffic signal.
At some intersections there are special lights for bicycles, trams and
buses. Bicycles, trams and buses can move when these lights are on,
but all other vehicles must wait for the appropriate green traffic signal.
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