New Zealand Car Driving Test Parking Rules and Restrictions 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: You see a 'No Stopping' sign. Compared to a 'No Parking' sign, what extra restriction does it impose?
- You cannot park but can drop off passengers quickly
- You cannot even stop briefly to pick up or drop off passengers (Correct answer)
- You cannot park overnight only
- You cannot park commercial vehicles
Correct answer: You cannot even stop briefly to pick up or drop off passengers
No Stopping means you cannot stop at all — not even briefly — whereas No Parking still allows momentary stops for passengers.
Question 2: When may a driver park on the right-hand side of a one-way street in New Zealand?
- Never — always park on the left
- Only during off-peak hours
- Whenever no yellow lines are present
- When the street is clearly marked for right-side parking (Correct answer)
Correct answer: When the street is clearly marked for right-side parking
On a one-way street you may park on the right-hand side only if it is specifically permitted by signs or road markings.
Question 3: What happens if your vehicle's parking meter expires in a paid parking zone?
- You have a 5-minute grace period before any fine applies
- You may be issued a parking infringement notice (Correct answer)
- A warning is placed on your windscreen first
- Nothing, meters are advisory only
Correct answer: You may be issued a parking infringement notice
An expired meter can result in a parking infringement notice being issued by a parking warden.
Question 4: Which of the following is an approved use of a Loading Zone?
- Parking while shopping nearby
- Loading or unloading goods for the time shown on the sign (Correct answer)
- Waiting for a friend for 5 minutes
- Short-term parking when P zones are full
Correct answer: Loading or unloading goods for the time shown on the sign
Loading zones are only for the active loading or unloading of goods within the time limit on the sign.
Question 5: You park your car leaving only 0.5 metres between it and a fire hydrant. Is this legal?
- Yes, because the minimum is 0.5 metres
- No, because you must leave at least 1 metre clearance (Correct answer)
- Yes, as long as you remain nearby
- No, because the minimum clearance is 3 metres
Correct answer: No, because you must leave at least 1 metre clearance
You must leave at least 1 metre of clearance from a fire hydrant, so 0.5 metres is insufficient.
Question 6: In New Zealand, at what angle must you park when angle parking is indicated?
- 30 degrees to the kerb
- 45 degrees to the kerb
- 60 degrees to the kerb
- At the angle marked on the road or signs (Correct answer)
Correct answer: At the angle marked on the road or signs
You must park at the angle indicated by road markings or signs, which can vary by location.
Question 7: Which sign would indicate you can park in a space for residents only?
- P60 sign with a permit symbol
- A 'Residents Parking Only' or zone permit sign (Correct answer)
- A blue sign with a white P
- A broken yellow kerb line
Correct answer: A 'Residents Parking Only' or zone permit sign
Resident-only parking is indicated by a 'Residents Parking Only' sign or a council-issued zone permit sign.
New Zealand Car Driving Test Parking Rules and Restrictions 5
You see a 'No Stopping' sign.
Compared to a 'No Parking' sign, what extra restriction does it impose?