13.If you drive in New Zealand,it is necessary for you to take a little time to learn the road rules-for your own and others'safety.There are a few things that you might find different from driving in your country.Here's some information to help make your driving experience in New Zealand a safe and enjoyable one.
Keep left
In New Zealand,traffic travels on the left-hand side of the road and the driver sits on the right of the car.When you are turning,you should be careful to the left side.Remember to keep your eyes on the road ahead.It is easy to draw your attention to the beautiful parts in New Zealand.
Crossing‘Give Way'rule
If you're turning,give way to all cars that are not turning.
In all other situations,give way to cars crossing or coming from your right.
One lane(行车道) bridges
Many roads in New Zealand have one lane bridges on them.At one lane bridges,cars travelling in one direction must give way to cars going in the other direction.
Any of the signs (标志) shown in the left picture mean that you are coming to a one lane bridge.Slow down and check for traffic coming the other way.The smaller arrow shows which direction has to give way.
Animals on the road
Watch out for farm animals on the road,especially in the countryside.When you see them,please slow down.You may need to stop and let the animals go past you or move slowly up behind and follow the farmer's instructions.
Seatbelts
It is a law that all the drivers must wear their seatbelts.If you are caught not wearing your seatbelt,you will be fined.
More information
Information on road safety,including the New Zealand Road Code are available (可得到的) by going to www.nzta.govt.nz or by phoning New Zealand Transport Agency 0800 699 000or visit aa.co.nz.
64.Does traffic travel on the left side of the road in New Zealand?Yes
65.What should drivers do when they see the sights in Picture 3while driving?They should slowdownandcheckfortrafficcomingtheotherway
66.When do drivers need to follow the farmer's instructions?When they see farm animals.
67.How many road rules in New Zealand are mentioned?Five./5
68.What does the writer want to tell us?Some road rules.