Key points on intersections for the New Zealand learner test. Each answer is checked against the official New Zealand handbook or road rules; use the practice-question links to test yourself.
At an intersection with no signs or signals, you are turning right and an oncoming car is turning left. Who must give way?
Answer: You must give way to the left-turning car
A driver turning right gives way to an oncoming vehicle that is turning left (where the same signs, or no signs, apply).
Practice question 4 · official source
At a crossroads with no signs or signals, you and a car on your right are both going straight ahead. Who must give way?
Answer: You must give way to the car on your right
At an uncontrolled intersection, drivers give way to vehicles approaching from their right (unless the turning or T-intersection rules apply).
Practice question 5 · official source
You are turning right at an intersection with no signs and an oncoming car is going straight ahead. Who must give way?
Answer: You must give way to the oncoming car
A driver turning (or changing lanes) must give way to vehicles that are not turning or changing lanes, where the same signs or no signs apply.
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