Rental car companies requiring Road Code knowledge
Oct 29, 2014, 2:59 am
#1
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Rental car companies requiring Road Code knowledge
Just a heads up to those of you not on a NZ or AU licence: some rental vehicle companies, especially in Southland, Otago and Queenstown, are recommending that you do this test http://www.drivingtests.co.nz/roadcode/tourist/ before you take one of their cars. Tourism NZ is also using it.
This is because the police are focusing heavily on that region and its super-high rate of tourist accidents. They've been pulling people over and tearing up their rental contracts (usually Asian drivers, according to the newspaper).
There are new steering wheel cards and you should also get a copy of 'What's different about driving in New Zealand', which is a pamphlet they'll either give to you or leave in the glovebox.
This is because the police are focusing heavily on that region and its super-high rate of tourist accidents. They've been pulling people over and tearing up their rental contracts (usually Asian drivers, according to the newspaper).
There are new steering wheel cards and you should also get a copy of 'What's different about driving in New Zealand', which is a pamphlet they'll either give to you or leave in the glovebox.
Oct 29, 2014, 5:30 am
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I never noticed aggressive behavior by Asian drivers in New Zealand - they calm down if they are not at home
. A danger are the motor homes (a real pest) driving slowly and stopping inadvertently.P.S. : Just passed the test with 61 out of 66 right
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Nov 4, 2014, 11:09 pm
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Join Date: Jul 2013
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I found NZ'ers were just as bad. They just don't like to be told that. It's easier for them to blame Asians, or anyone who comes from 'somewhere' else lol. But yes, Asian drivers are a menace - not just in NZ but all over the world. They can build 'em but they can't drive 'em.