Title: Some Basic Rules of Driving in new Zealand
1Some Basic Rules of Driving in new Zealand
2Some brief about roads
- New Zealands roads are often narrower, windier
and not as well maintained than what you may be
used to at home, for instance, some of our main
roads are gravel roads! So, driving in New
Zealand may be a bit more challenging than what
you are used to. So just to be safe, here is a
quick reminder of the most important rules to
driving in New Zealand. These tips are more
important than tips of buying a second hand car
in New Zealand.
31. Keep left
- Drive on the left side of the road and check on
your right when entering a roundabout.
42. Fasten the seat Belt and follow the speed limit
- Wear seat belt all the time while driving the
car. Like in most countries, the speed limit
signs are obvious bearing a big red circle and a
black number in its centre. The basic speed
limits in New Zealand are 30km/h near roadworks
and dangerous zones, 50km/h in cities and towns,
and 100 km/h on highways.
53.Slow down before corners
- Ne Zealand has lot of corners and what is behind
the corner you cant see from the distance. The
recommended speeds are displayed in
diamond-shaped yellow sign with an arrow
signalling the shape of the turn. The recommended
speed marked in black under the arrow sign.
64. Pass with care
- Always check that it is safe to overtake vehicle
beforehand and only engage when you are 100 sure
that it is safe. Keep in mind that crossing a
solid yellow line is illegal in New Zealand.
75. Dont Drink Drive and say no to mobile
phones while driving
- You can put yourself in trouble in case of
drinking and driving simultaneously. - Dont attend the call while driving as it is
illegal in new Zealand similar to many countries.
86. Know how to use roundabouts
- First, when approaching a roundabout, indicate
left to show that you intend to exit left or
right to show that you are going more than
halfway around the roundabout to exit right. You
dont need to indicate if you are exiting the
roundabout straight ahead. You must give way to
all traffic that will cross your path from the
right.
9Contact us
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