New Zealand Car Driving Test Parking 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How far from a fire hydrant must you park in New Zealand?
- 1 metre (Correct answer)
- 3 metres
- 5 metres
- 6 metres
Correct answer: 1 metre
You must not park within 1 metre of a fire hydrant in New Zealand.
Question 2: What does a yellow kerb marking indicate in New Zealand?
- No stopping at any time (Correct answer)
- No parking during certain hours
- Loading zone only
- Parking limited to 30 minutes
Correct answer: No stopping at any time
A yellow kerb means no stopping at any time — you cannot park or even stop there.
Question 3: When parking on a hill with a kerb, which way should you turn your front wheels if facing downhill?
- Into the kerb (right, toward the road edge) (Correct answer)
- Away from the kerb (left)
- Straight ahead
- Either direction is acceptable
Correct answer: Into the kerb (right, toward the road edge)
When facing downhill, turn your wheels into (toward) the kerb so the vehicle rolls into it if the brakes fail.
Question 4: You want to park near an intersection. How close to the intersection corner can you legally park?
- 6 metres (Correct answer)
- 3 metres
- 10 metres
- 1 metre
Correct answer: 6 metres
You must not park within 6 metres of an intersection in New Zealand.
Question 5: What is the maximum time you may leave a vehicle parked in a P30 zone?
- 30 minutes (Correct answer)
- 3 hours
- 1 hour
- 30 seconds
Correct answer: 30 minutes
A P30 sign means parking is limited to a maximum of 30 minutes.
Question 6: Is it legal to park on a footpath in New Zealand?
- No, it is always illegal (Correct answer)
- Yes, if no sign prohibits it
- Yes, if you leave 1 metre for pedestrians
- Only motorcycles may park on footpaths
Correct answer: No, it is always illegal
Parking on a footpath is illegal in New Zealand unless a sign specifically permits it.
Question 7: How far from a bus stop sign must you not park in New Zealand?
- 6 metres (Correct answer)
- 3 metres
- 1 metre
- 10 metres
Correct answer: 6 metres
You must not park within 6 metres of a bus stop sign to keep the stop accessible for buses.
New Zealand Car Driving Test Parking 2
How far from a fire hydrant must you park in New Zealand?