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What does a sharrow marking, showing a bicycle with two chevrons above it, tell a driver?
A sharrow warns that cyclists may need the centre of the traffic lane for safety.
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Narrow lanes, opening doors and intersections can make that necessary. Slow and follow until safe passing space or another lane is available; maintain at least 1.5 metres where required.
Practice question written for this site using NZTA rules; not an official examination question. Checked: 17 October 2026.
Sources: https://www.nzta.govt.nz/driving-skills/learn-to-drive/roadcode/general-road-code/about-driving/key-driving-skills/passing