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Driving Advice for Tourists Visiting New Zealand

Driving in New Zealand is different to driving overseas, especially if you've only ever driven on the right. New Zealanders drive on the left, and they have different road rules and signs. Find out the essential elements of NZ Road Code that you need to know before taking a self-drive vacation or holiday to New Zealand in this presentation, then try any of the free Road Code mock theory quizzes at http://www.drivingtests.co.nz

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Driving Advice for Tourists Visiting New Zealand

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  1. Driving in New Zealand What you need to know as a tourist to help prevent road accidents

  2. You’ll love driving in New Zealand New Zealand has AWESOME roads, but they’re dangerous, too 2% of NZ’s road fatalities are caused by tourists Do your bit by learning the Road Code – we’ll show you what you need

  3. The correct side of the road: left Ask a New Zealander and they’ll say we drive on the ‘lift’ It’s just like the UK, Australia and Japan Take extra care pulling out of junctions Look for arrows on the road

  4. Sheep and cows...lots of them We’re famous for it In some places, livestock will be on the road Take care and follow farmers’ directions Don’t sound your horn

  5. Some roads are a beach to drive on There are some public roads along beaches Check your rental car agreement to see if you’re allowed to drive there Don’t get caught by the tide!

  6. Keep your licence with you You must carry your licence at all times while you are driving You might need an International Driving Permit – check on the New Zealand Transport Agency’s website at nzta.govt.nz

  7. Giving way at intersections In general, if you are turning, give way to all vehicles that aren’t turning Give way to your right on roundabouts and drive clockwise around them

  8. Speed limits past school buses If a school bus is stopped and picking up or setting down passengers, the limit past it is 20kph Don’t get caught out – your car could be impounded

  9. The weather can change quickly Intense storms can cause flash floods Rural roads can suffer washouts and landslips

  10. Red means stop You’re not allowed to turn at an intersection unless you have a green light There’s no free turn on a red light When turning, give way to pedestrians

  11. Dial a line for a fine Try hiring a car with Bluetooth or USB phone connection It’s illegal to use a hand-held phone while driving – there are fines You can use a hands-free phone kit to make or receive calls It’s illegal at all times to read or write text (SMS) messages while driving

  12. What are the speed limits? Generally 100kph (62mph) on rural roads and motorways Generally 50kph (31mph) in towns and cities 100kph applies, but the road will be challenging – use appropriate speeds

  13. Belt up Everyone in the vehicle must wear a safety belt Children up to the age of 7 must be in an approved child seat Motorbike riders must wear a helmet

  14. Getting boozed or high? There are strict fines in NZ for drink driving and driving under the influence of drugs Take care on wine tours – it’s best not to drink (or do drugs) if you are driving

  15. Overtaking & lane discipline NZ has a lot of narrow rural roads and not many motorways A yellow line on your side of the centre line means you must not overtake

  16. Parking Clearways and dashed yellow lines mean no parking Blue P signs show you where you can park and for how long

  17. One-lane bridges Back in the day, New Zealand couldn’t afford to build two-lane bridges over all the rural streams and rivers. We still can’t You have priority if you see the sign on the right

  18. Railways with no gates or alarms Only half of our 1500 rail crossings have barrier arms and/or alarms/bells Always check the track before crossing

  19. There’s a bit more... There’s more you should know to be safe on New Zealand’s roads The quickest way to learn is with the free Road Code quizzes at www.drivingtests.co.nz, as recommended by many car rental companies

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