New Zealand Car Driving Test Parking Rules and Restrictions 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In New Zealand, how close to a bus stop may you park?
- Within 3 metres
- Within 6 metres
- Within 10 metres (Correct answer)
- Within 15 metres
Correct answer: Within 10 metres
You must not park within 10 metres of a bus stop in New Zealand.
Question 2: What does a yellow no-stopping line painted at the kerb mean?
- No parking during business hours
- No stopping at any time (Correct answer)
- No parking for more than 30 minutes
- No parking on weekdays only
Correct answer: No stopping at any time
A yellow no-stopping line means you must not stop your vehicle there at any time.
Question 3: You want to park on a road with a 'P60' sign. What does this mean?
- Parking is free for 60 days
- You may park for up to 60 minutes (Correct answer)
- You need 60 cents in the meter
- Parking is reserved for vehicles over 60 km/h speed rating
Correct answer: You may park for up to 60 minutes
A P60 sign means you may park in that space for a maximum of 60 minutes.
Question 4: How far from a fire hydrant must you park in New Zealand?
- 1 metre (Correct answer)
- 3 metres
- 5 metres
- 6 metres
Correct answer: 1 metre
You must not park within 1 metre of a fire hydrant in New Zealand.
Question 5: When parked on a hill facing downhill, in which direction should you turn your front wheels?
- Straight ahead
- Towards the kerb (Correct answer)
- Away from the kerb
- It does not matter
Correct answer: Towards the kerb
When parked facing downhill, turn your front wheels towards the kerb so the vehicle rolls into it if the brake fails.
Question 6: Which of the following vehicles is allowed to park on a yellow no-stopping line?
- Any vehicle with hazard lights on
- A taxi picking up a passenger
- An ambulance attending an emergency (Correct answer)
- A delivery van making a quick drop
Correct answer: An ambulance attending an emergency
Emergency vehicles such as ambulances may stop on no-stopping lines when responding to an emergency.
Question 7: What must you do before leaving your parked vehicle on a public road?
- Leave the hazard lights on
- Apply the parking brake and switch off the engine (Correct answer)
- Leave the vehicle in neutral gear only
- Turn the steering wheel to full lock
Correct answer: Apply the parking brake and switch off the engine
You must apply the parking brake and turn off the engine before leaving a parked vehicle on a public road.
New Zealand Car Driving Test Parking Rules and Restrictions 2
In New Zealand, how close to a bus stop may you park?