Parking Flashcards
7 cards from real New Zealand Car Driving Test practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
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You are parking at night on an unlit road. What must you do?
Answer: Leave your parking lights on
On an unlit road at night you must leave your parking lights on so other drivers can see your vehicle.
Which of the following is a legal reason to stop momentarily in a no-parking zone?
Answer: Dropping off or picking up a passenger quickly
A no-parking zone usually allows brief stops to drop off or pick up passengers, but you must not leave the vehicle unattended.
When parking parallel to the kerb, how far from the kerb should your vehicle be?
Answer: Within 0.5 metres (50 cm)
Vehicles must be parked within 0.5 metres of the kerb when parking parallel.
A sign reads 'P60 8am–6pm Mon–Fri'. You arrive at 7:45 am on a Wednesday. What applies?
Answer: You may park without a time limit until 8 am, then the 60-minute limit begins
Before 8 am the time restriction has not started, so you may park freely until 8 am when the 60-minute clock begins.
What must you always do before leaving your parked vehicle?
Answer: Apply the handbrake and remove the ignition key
You must always apply the handbrake and remove the ignition key when leaving a parked vehicle.
Where on a one-way street should you park if facing in the direction of traffic flow?
Answer: On either side of the road
On a one-way street you may park on either side as long as you are facing in the direction of traffic flow.
You wish to park facing uphill on a road with no kerb. Which way do you turn your wheels?
Answer: To the right, away from the road edge
Without a kerb when facing uphill, turn wheels to the right so the car rolls off the road rather than into traffic if brakes fail.