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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Sources Awaiting expert reviewLast checked: 29 September 2026
- 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