New Zealand Car Driving Test Parking 3

Question 1

You are parking at night on an unlit road. What must you do?

Accepted Answer

Leave your parking lights on

Answer

On an unlit road at night you must leave your parking lights on so other drivers can see your vehicle.

Question 2

Which of the following is a legal reason to stop momentarily in a no-parking zone?

Accepted Answer

Dropping off or picking up a passenger quickly

Answer

A no-parking zone usually allows brief stops to drop off or pick up passengers, but you must not leave the vehicle unattended.

Question 3

When parking parallel to the kerb, how far from the kerb should your vehicle be?

Accepted Answer

Within 0.5 metres (50 cm)

Answer

Vehicles must be parked within 0.5 metres of the kerb when parking parallel.

Question 4

A sign reads 'P60 8am–6pm Mon–Fri'. You arrive at 7:45 am on a Wednesday. What applies?

Accepted Answer

You may park without a time limit until 8 am, then the 60-minute limit begins

Answer

Before 8 am the time restriction has not started, so you may park freely until 8 am when the 60-minute clock begins.

Question 5

What must you always do before leaving your parked vehicle?

Accepted Answer

Apply the handbrake and remove the ignition key

Answer

You must always apply the handbrake and remove the ignition key when leaving a parked vehicle.

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