FREE New Zealand Car Driving Test Parking Rules and Restrictions Questions and Answers

Question 1

When parking your vehicle on a steep downhill slope, what is the correct procedure to ensure it is secure?

Accepted Answer

Turn the front wheels towards the kerb and leave it in reverse gear.

Answer

Turn the front wheels away from the kerb and leave it in first gear.

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Keep the front wheels straight and apply the handbrake firmly.

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Turn the front wheels towards the kerb and leave it in neutral.

Question 2

Unless a sign indicates otherwise or you remain with the vehicle, what is the minimum distance you must park from a fire hydrant?

Accepted Answer

500mm (0.5 metres)

Answer

1 metre

Answer

6 metres

Answer

There is no minimum distance.

Question 3

You wish to park on a street near an intersection that has no markings (like broken yellow lines). What is the closest you are legally allowed to park to that intersection?

Accepted Answer

6 metres

Answer

1 metre

Answer

3 metres

Answer

10 metres

Question 4

Which of the following statements about parking in a loading zone marked with a 'P5' sign is correct?

Accepted Answer

Any vehicle can use the zone for loading/unloading, but it must not be left unattended for more than 5 minutes.

Answer

Only commercial goods vehicles are permitted to use the zone.

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You can park there for 10 minutes as long as you are actively unloading.

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You can only park there outside of business hours.

Question 5

On a two-way street, which side of the road must you park on?

Accepted Answer

On the left-hand side, in the direction of traffic flow.

Answer

On the right-hand side, facing against the flow of traffic.

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On either side, as long as you are close to the kerb.

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On the right-hand side, but only if it's a wide street.

Question 6

You see a bus stop that is indicated only by a sign, with no painted lines on the road. What is the minimum distance you must park from the sign?

Accepted Answer

6 metres

Answer

1 metre

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3 metres

Answer

10 metres