Module 5: Give-way rules
The give-way rules
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What you will learn
Apply the New Zealand give-way rules at uncontrolled intersections.
- Turning vs not turning
- Right-turning vs left-turning
- The T-intersection rule
- Give way to your right
Rule 1: If you're turning, give way to traffic that isn't turning
LawAt an intersection without signs or signals, if you are turning you must to all traffic that is not turning (traffic going straight through).
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View official source (opens in a new tab)Rule 2: Right-turning gives way to opposite left-turning
LawIf you are turning right and an oncoming vehicle is turning left, you must to it.
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View official source (opens in a new tab)Rule 3: T-intersections
LawAt an uncontrolled T-intersection, if you are on the (the bottom of the T), you must to all vehicles on the (the top of the T).
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View official source (opens in a new tab)Rule 4: Otherwise, give way to your right
LawIf you are leaving the path of a marked at an , to vehicles following the centre line. In all other situations, to vehicles coming from your right.
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View official source (opens in a new tab)Try it
Key: green vehicle and solid arrow = you. Blue vehicle and dashed arrow = another road user. N = north.
Driving scenario
Right turn vs opposite left turn
What's happening
An uncontrolled crossroads. You are coming from the south and turning right into the east road. Car A is coming from the north and turning left into the same east road.
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- Official sourceView official source: Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004 (opens in a new tab)NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi – Land Transport Rules index
- Official sourceView official source: Road Code – The give way rules (opens in a new tab)NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi – About driving › Giving way
Knowledge check
A few quick questions – no timer, no pressure.
At an you're turning right. An oncoming car is going straight through. Who gives way?
Summary
- Turning gives way to not turning.
- Right-turn gives way to opposite left-turn.
- Bottom of the T gives way to top of the T.
- Otherwise to your right.
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How do you feel about this topic?
- Official sourceView official source: Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004 (opens in a new tab)NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi – Land Transport Rules index
- Official sourceView official source: Road Code – The give way rules (opens in a new tab)NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi – About driving › Giving way
- Official sourceView official source: Give way rule changes (2012) (opens in a new tab)NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi