New Zealand Car Driving Test Parking Rules and Restrictions 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Where in New Zealand are you NOT allowed to park your vehicle?
- On a road with a speed limit of 50 km/h
- On a median strip or traffic island (Correct answer)
- On the left side of a one-way street
- Next to a broken yellow centre line
Correct answer: On a median strip or traffic island
You must never park on a median strip or traffic island as it creates a serious hazard.
Question 2: A 'P30' parking zone sign also shows the times '8am–6pm Mon–Fri'. When can you park there with no time limit?
- Never — the 30-minute limit always applies
- On weekday evenings after 6pm and on weekends (Correct answer)
- On public holidays only
- Whenever the road is clear of other vehicles
Correct answer: On weekday evenings after 6pm and on weekends
Time restrictions only apply during the hours and days shown, so outside those times you may park without a time limit.
Question 3: How far from an intersection must you park in New Zealand when there are no special markings?
- 3 metres
- 6 metres
- 10 metres (Correct answer)
- 15 metres
Correct answer: 10 metres
You must not park within 10 metres of an intersection unless marked bays or signs indicate otherwise.
Question 4: You are parked legally in a P60 zone and your 60 minutes expire. What should you do?
- Move your vehicle to another part of the same street
- Move your vehicle to a different street or car park (Correct answer)
- Simply put more money in the meter to extend your time
- Apply for a parking extension from the council
Correct answer: Move your vehicle to a different street or car park
When a time limit expires, you must move your vehicle to a different location, not just repark nearby.
Question 5: Can you park your vehicle facing against the flow of traffic on a two-way road?
- Yes, if there is no other parking available
- Yes, if your hazard lights are on
- No, it is not permitted (Correct answer)
- Yes, but only at night
Correct answer: No, it is not permitted
In New Zealand, you must park on the left side of the road, facing the same direction as traffic flow.
Question 6: What does a 'No Parking' sign (with the letter P crossed out) mean for a driver?
- You may stop briefly to drop off passengers
- You may park for up to 2 minutes
- You must not park there at all (Correct answer)
- You may park outside business hours
Correct answer: You must not park there at all
A No Parking sign means you must not park your vehicle there — stopping briefly to pick up or drop off may still be allowed if safe.
Question 7: What is the minimum distance you must park from a pedestrian crossing in New Zealand?
- 3 metres
- 6 metres (Correct answer)
- 10 metres
- 15 metres
Correct answer: 6 metres
You must not park within 6 metres before or after a pedestrian crossing to keep it visible and accessible.
New Zealand Car Driving Test Parking Rules and Restrictions 3
Where in New Zealand are you NOT allowed to park your vehicle?