New Zealand Car Driving Test Parking 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How far from a pedestrian crossing must you not park?
- 6 metres before and on the crossing itself (Correct answer)
- 1 metre before the crossing
- 3 metres on either side
- 10 metres before and after
Correct answer: 6 metres before and on the crossing itself
You must not park within 6 metres of a pedestrian crossing or on the crossing itself.
Question 2: Double parking means parking:
- Alongside a vehicle already parked at the kerb (Correct answer)
- In two consecutive parking spaces
- Parking twice in the same day
- Parking in a loading zone
Correct answer: Alongside a vehicle already parked at the kerb
Double parking is parking your vehicle beside another vehicle that is already parked at the kerb, blocking the traffic lane.
Question 3: What colour are the lines on the road that mark a no-stopping zone in some New Zealand areas?
- Yellow (Correct answer)
- Red
- White
- Blue
Correct answer: Yellow
Yellow lines or yellow kerb markings indicate no-stopping restrictions in New Zealand.
Question 4: You park legally in a time-limited zone and return to find a parking ticket. The most likely reason is:
- You exceeded the allowed parking time (Correct answer)
- Your vehicle is too large for the space
- You forgot to signal when pulling in
- Parking is always ticketed in that area
Correct answer: You exceeded the allowed parking time
Exceeding the time limit shown on the sign is the most common reason for a parking infringement notice.
Question 5: Can you park in a mobility parking space without a mobility parking permit?
- No, it is illegal and you may be fined (Correct answer)
- Yes, if the space is empty
- Yes, but only briefly to drop someone off
- Yes, outside business hours
Correct answer: No, it is illegal and you may be fined
Parking in a mobility space without a valid permit displayed is illegal and carries a significant fine.
Question 6: A 'Loading Zone' sign without times shown applies:
- At all times (Correct answer)
- Only during business hours (8 am–6 pm)
- Only on weekdays
- Only when a vehicle is actually loading
Correct answer: At all times
A loading zone sign with no times displayed applies at all times of the day and night.
Question 7: How far from a railway crossing must you not park?
- 15 metres (Correct answer)
- 6 metres
- 3 metres
- 10 metres
Correct answer: 15 metres
You must not park within 15 metres of a railway level crossing to ensure clear sightlines for drivers approaching the tracks.
New Zealand Car Driving Test Parking 4
How far from a pedestrian crossing must you not park?