Module 4: Starting and stopping safely
Moving off and stopping
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What you will learn
Move off from the kerb and stop smoothly and safely.
- Mirror–signal–head check
- Smooth braking
- Stopping at the kerb
Moving off
LawBefore pulling out, check your mirrors, signal for at least 3 seconds, do a head check over your right shoulder for the , and only move off when there is a safe gap. You must to all traffic when pulling out from the kerb.
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View official source (opens in a new tab)Stopping smoothly
Safe-driving advicePlan your stop early. Check mirrors, signal left, and brake gently and progressively. Stop parallel to and close to the kerb. Secure the car with the handbrake.
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View official source (opens in a new tab)Knowledge check
A few quick questions – no timer, no pressure.
You're pulling out from the kerb. What is the correct order of checks?
Summary
- Mirrors, signal 3 seconds, head check, then go.
- to all traffic when pulling out.
- Plan stops early and brake smoothly.
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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: General Road Code (car drivers) (opens in a new tab)NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
- Official sourceView official source: Drive – free learning tools from NZTA (opens in a new tab)NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi / ACC