{"id":1239,"date":"2014-05-14T19:36:29","date_gmt":"2014-05-14T06:36:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drivingtests.co.nz\/resources\/?page_id=1239"},"modified":"2015-01-13T23:21:16","modified_gmt":"2015-01-13T10:21:16","slug":"22-higher-speed-areas-multi-lane","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.drivingtests.co.nz\/resources\/22-higher-speed-areas-multi-lane\/","title":{"rendered":"22: Higher-speed areas \u2013 multi-lane"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The aim of this lesson is to drive at higher speeds on a multi-lane, two-way road, i.e. a dual carriageway, with a speed limit of between 70-100kph.<\/p>\n<h2>Driver actions<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Choose the appropriate lane (this will be the left lane unless you are overtaking or about to turn right, or the left lane is exit-only).<\/li>\n<li>Maintain your car\u2019s position near the middle of the lane unless you need to move to avoid parked vehicles or kerbside hazards.<\/li>\n<li>Keep your speed appropriate to the conditions<\/li>\n<li>Keep your position in the traffic flow, maintaining a gap of at least two seconds to the vehicle in front<\/li>\n<li>Check your mirrors every 10 seconds or so<\/li>\n<li>Scan the road ahead and to the side for potential hazards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Perform the tasks at least twice.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drivingtests.co.nz\/resources\/21-higher-speed-areas-single-lane-each-way\/\">Previous (21)<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drivingtests.co.nz\/resources\/23-higher-speed-areas-driving-a-curve\/\">Next (23)<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The aim of this lesson is to drive at higher speeds on a multi-lane, two-way road, i.e. a dual carriageway, with a speed limit of between 70-100kph. 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