DKTKey points on pedestrian crossings 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.
A driver ahead has slowed or stopped at a pedestrian crossing to let someone cross. May you pass that vehicle?
Answer: No, you must not pass a vehicle stopped or slowed there
It is an offence to pass a vehicle that has slowed or stopped at a pedestrian crossing or school crossing point to give way.
Practice question 27 · official source
A person is clearly waiting at a pedestrian crossing and about to cross. What must you do?
Answer: Slow down and stop if necessary to let them cross
You must give way to pedestrians on a crossing and those obviously waiting to cross it, slowing and stopping if necessary.
Practice question 28 · official source
A pedestrian crossing has a raised island in the middle. How is the crossing treated?
Answer: The two halves are treated as separate crossings
A raised traffic island splits a crossing into separate crossings, so you give way on your side of the island.
Practice question 29 · official source
Traffic ahead is queued just beyond a pedestrian crossing and there is no room for you on the other side. What should you do?
Answer: Stop before the crossing and keep it clear
You must not enter a pedestrian crossing if your intended passage is blocked by stationary traffic.