New Zealand Car Driving Test Parking Rules and Restrictions 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: You park on an uphill slope with a kerb on your right. Which way should your front wheels face?
- Straight ahead
- Towards the kerb (right)
- Away from the kerb (left) (Correct answer)
- Direction does not matter on uphill slopes
Correct answer: Away from the kerb (left)
When facing uphill, turn your wheels away from the kerb so the vehicle rolls into it if the brakes fail.
Question 2: Which of the following is a valid reason for parking in a clearway?
- Your vehicle has broken down and you cannot move it (Correct answer)
- You are dropping off a school child
- You are making a delivery
- You are waiting for a parking space to open up
Correct answer: Your vehicle has broken down and you cannot move it
A broken-down vehicle is generally the only acceptable reason to be stopped in a clearway during restricted hours.
Question 3: In New Zealand, what does a 'Clearway' sign mean?
- Park only in marked bays
- No stopping during the hours shown (Correct answer)
- No parking for more than 5 minutes
- Tow-away zone at all times
Correct answer: No stopping during the hours shown
A Clearway sign means no stopping is permitted during the times shown to keep traffic flowing.
Question 4: You park in a disability parking space without a valid permit. What could happen?
- Nothing, if you are only there briefly
- You may receive a warning only
- You may be fined (Correct answer)
- You may only be towed if blocking traffic
Correct answer: You may be fined
Parking in a disability space without a valid permit is an offence and you may receive a significant fine.
Question 5: How far from a railway level crossing must you not park in New Zealand?
- 3 metres
- 6 metres
- 10 metres (Correct answer)
- 20 metres
Correct answer: 10 metres
You must not park within 10 metres of a railway level crossing to ensure clear sightlines and safe clearance.
Question 6: When is it legal to double-park your vehicle in New Zealand?
- When you are making a quick delivery
- When hazard lights are on
- When no other parking is available
- It is never legal to double-park (Correct answer)
Correct answer: It is never legal to double-park
Double-parking is always illegal in New Zealand as it blocks traffic and creates hazards.
Question 7: What does a broken yellow line painted along the kerb indicate?
- No parking at any time
- No stopping during certain hours
- No parking during certain hours (Correct answer)
- Parking is free of charge
Correct answer: No parking during certain hours
A broken yellow kerb line means no parking during the restricted hours shown on nearby signs.
New Zealand Car Driving Test Parking Rules and Restrictions 4
You park on an uphill slope with a kerb on your right.
Which way should your front wheels face?