sky

Is there a website for the highway code for nz would save me buying a book. Ive had some v. scarey near misses at traffic lights/junctions etc with that right turn/left turn rule

DonnaS

If there's a highway code I don't think anyone abides by it! NZ drivers are nutters!!

The right turn/left turn rule is opposite to the UK. If you're turning right and someone coming towards you is turning left (therefore into the same road), they have to stop and let you go first! I find it harder remembering to stop, when normally you would just swing round left.

Apparently they're changing it soon as well!

DonnaS

http://www.ltsa.govt.nz/roadcode/contents.html

Akaubear

You could try borrowing it from the library - or look in the reference section - it's sure to be there & in pristine condition because I don't suppose any NZer has read it.

You'll also need it when you apply for your NZ licence, as it has all the questions (and answers) in it!

Nicola

Gill and Rob

Does anyone know if the questions change each year, just I bought the 2003 edition when we first arrived and now I see there is a 2004 one out. Must take the scratch test soon.

Thanks Gill

Akaubear

I'm fairly sure the questions don't change. We had the 2002 version, took the test in 2003 - and the questions were the same. But of course, there's always a first time!

The scratch tests are "easy as" - and don't forget to post your score!

Nicola

sky

Never thought of the library thanks for that have already got my library card so will go get tomorrow
Thanks

sky

Thanks donna that is just what I was looking for just had a good look through seems pretty straight forward. Just one thing puzzling me, cant seem to find out what those white diagonal lines at the side of the road mean... Im pretty sure theyre not parking bays lol, is it the hard shoulder or does it mean you cant go on them was hoping I would find on the web site but must have missed

Kiwipaul

You can buy sample scratch tests from most bookshops at about $5 a pop. Doing one or 2 of these is a lot cheaper than failing the real test and gives you some confidence (or not if you fail even these).

Dosn't affect your ability to drive in NZ though, just have to do the test again.

Don

I didn't think it was really worth buying the scratch card as the questions are exactly the same as in the book.

southerner

Sky

Pretty sure they are the same as the ones you will see in the middle of the road just before a right turning lane. They mean that only traffic planning to turn should drive there. Theres a bit in the road code book on them.