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New Zealand Road RulesMost New Zealand roads are two lane and often narrow. Some
roads are unsealed and have no surface markings; some also
change from sealed to unsealed - look out for road signs that
indicate this. If you can, plan your journey to avoid unsealed
roads.
Unsealed roads can be
dangerous and affect your control of the vehicle. They are
often narrow and have gravel verges. Reduce your speed to
40-50kph or slower. Drive in established tracks where the
surface is harder if possible but keep left. When approaching
an oncoming vehicle slow down to pass. Road dust could obscure
your view of the road ahead.
Should your vehicle slide
on shingle do not brake suddenly.
New Zealand in an agricultural
country with many farm animals. You may meet sheep or cows
being moved by a farmer. Slow down and stop when you meet
the animals - let them go past you, or move slowly behind,
and take instructions from the farmer. Should you injure a
farm animal tell the nearest farmer.
Don't drink and drive
New Zealand has strict penalties
for drinking and driving. The blood alcohol limit is 30mg
for drivers under the age of 20 and 80mg for drivers aged
20 and above.
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