New Zealand Motorbike Driving Test NZ Motorbike Driving Parking 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When parking a motorbike on a hill facing uphill, how should you position the front wheel?
- Turn it toward the curb
- Turn it away from the curb (Correct answer)
- Keep it straight
- Turn it 45 degrees to the road
Correct answer: Turn it away from the curb
When facing uphill, turn the front wheel away from the curb so if the bike rolls it will roll into the curb and stop.
Question 2: What is the correct way to engage the side stand before leaving a parked motorbike?
- Push the stand down with your foot then lean the bike onto it (Correct answer)
- Lean the bike first then kick the stand down
- Use the stand only on flat surfaces
- Stand the bike upright and walk away
Correct answer: Push the stand down with your foot then lean the bike onto it
Deploy the side stand fully before leaning the bike onto it to ensure it is locked in position.
Question 3: In New Zealand, can a motorbike park in a designated motorcycle-only parking bay?
- No, only mopeds may use these bays
- Yes, motorcycles and mopeds may use these bays (Correct answer)
- Yes, but only during off-peak hours
- No, motorbikes must use car spaces
Correct answer: Yes, motorcycles and mopeds may use these bays
Designated motorcycle parking bays are available to motorcycles and mopeds and should be used when provided.
Question 4: You want to park on a road with no marked spaces. How far must you park from a fire hydrant in New Zealand?
- 1 metre
- 3 metres (Correct answer)
- 5 metres
- 6 metres
Correct answer: 3 metres
You must not park within 3 metres of a fire hydrant under New Zealand road rules.
Question 5: Which security measure is most effective when leaving a motorbike unattended in a public area?
- Removing the ignition key only
- Using a disc lock in addition to removing the key (Correct answer)
- Turning the handlebars to full lock
- Parking in a busy location to deter thieves
Correct answer: Using a disc lock in addition to removing the key
A disc lock provides a physical barrier that prevents the wheel from turning, making theft much harder.
Question 6: When parking a motorbike in a parallel parking zone, where should the rear wheel be positioned?
- Touching the curb
- Within 500 mm of the curb (Correct answer)
- At least 1 metre from the curb
- In the centre of the lane
Correct answer: Within 500 mm of the curb
The rear wheel should be within 500 mm of the curb to comply with NZ parking rules for motorcycles.
Question 7: A motorbike rider wants to park briefly to pick up a passenger. There is a 'No Stopping' sign present. What should the rider do?
- Stop for no more than 2 minutes as passengers are exempt
- Find an alternative location where stopping is permitted (Correct answer)
- Use hazard lights and stop for under 1 minute
- Park on the footpath temporarily
Correct answer: Find an alternative location where stopping is permitted
A 'No Stopping' sign means vehicles must not stop there at any time for any reason, including picking up passengers.
New Zealand Motorbike Driving Test NZ Motorbike Driving Parking 2
When parking a motorbike on a hill facing uphill, how should you position the front wheel?