New Zealand Car Driving Test Parking and Stopping Rules 4

Question 1

Can you park in front of a private driveway if you will only be 5 minutes?

Accepted Answer

No, you must never block a driveway

Answer

You must not park in front of a driveway regardless of how short the time, as it blocks access.

Question 2

Where is angle parking typically indicated?

Accepted Answer

By road markings or signs showing the angle

Answer

Angle parking spaces are shown by painted lines on the road surface or by signs indicating the permitted angle.

Question 3

You stop to let out a passenger on a clearway. Is this allowed?

Accepted Answer

No, stopping for any reason is prohibited on a clearway

Answer

A clearway prohibits all stopping, including to pick up or drop off passengers.

Question 4

When parallel parking, you should position your car no more than how far from the kerb?

Accepted Answer

600 mm

Answer

Your vehicle must be within 600 mm of the kerb when parallel parked.

Question 5

Is it legal to park within 1 metre of another vehicle's bumper when parallel parking in New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there is no minimum gap required

Answer

New Zealand road rules do not specify a minimum gap between parked vehicles, but you must not block them in.

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