New Zealand Car Driving Test Parking and Stopping Rules 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Where is it illegal to park near a pedestrian crossing in New Zealand?
- Within 3 metres
- Within 5 metres (Correct answer)
- Within 6 metres
- Within 10 metres
Correct answer: Within 5 metres
You must not park within 5 metres of a pedestrian crossing in New Zealand.
Question 2: Can you park on a footpath in New Zealand?
- Yes, if at least 1 metre of the footpath remains clear
- Yes, but only motorcycles
- No, parking on a footpath is prohibited (Correct answer)
- Yes, in residential areas after 6 pm
Correct answer: No, parking on a footpath is prohibited
Parking on a footpath is prohibited in New Zealand as it blocks pedestrian access.
Question 3: You park on an uphill slope with no kerb. Which way should you turn your front wheels?
- Straight ahead
- To the left, towards the road edge
- To the right, away from the road edge (Correct answer)
- It doesn't matter on an uphill slope
Correct answer: To the right, away from the road edge
On a hill without a kerb, turn wheels away from the road edge so the car rolls away from traffic if the brakes fail.
Question 4: What must you do with your engine when you leave your vehicle parked?
- Leave it running for warming up
- Turn it off (Correct answer)
- Leave it running only if it is cold
- It is optional in NZ
Correct answer: Turn it off
You must switch off the engine when leaving your vehicle parked to prevent theft and emissions.
Question 5: A 'No Stopping' sign is in place. Which of the following is permitted?
- Stopping to pick up a passenger quickly
- Stopping briefly to check your phone
- Neither stopping nor parking is allowed (Correct answer)
- Stopping only for deliveries
Correct answer: Neither stopping nor parking is allowed
'No Stopping' means neither stopping nor parking is allowed at any time in that location.
Question 6: What is the correct procedure when parking your car at night on a poorly lit road?
- Leave your headlights on
- Leave your parking lights on (Correct answer)
- Park only on a side street
- No special action is required
Correct answer: Leave your parking lights on
On poorly lit roads, leave your parking lights on so other road users can see your vehicle.
Question 7: You see a 'P 1/2' sign. How long may you park there?
- 1 to 2 hours
- 30 minutes (Correct answer)
- 1 hour and 2 minutes
- 12 minutes
Correct answer: 30 minutes
'P 1/2' means parking is limited to half an hour (30 minutes).
New Zealand Car Driving Test Parking and Stopping Rules 5
Where is it illegal to park near a pedestrian crossing in New Zealand?