New Zealand Motorbike Driving Test NZ Motorbike Driving Parking 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A motorbike is parked legally at a meter. The paid time expires. What happens if the rider does not return?
- A 10-minute grace period applies nationwide
- The bike may be issued a parking infringement notice (Correct answer)
- The local council must give a written warning first
- Nothing, meters do not apply to motorcycles
Correct answer: The bike may be issued a parking infringement notice
Once paid parking time expires, a parking warden can issue an infringement notice regardless of vehicle type.
Question 2: What does a 'P 60' sign with a time range mean for a motorbike rider?
- The rider may park for 60 minutes during the hours shown (Correct answer)
- The speed limit is 60 km/h in that zone
- Parking is prohibited for vehicles under 60 cc
- The rider must display a parking ticket for 60 minutes
Correct answer: The rider may park for 60 minutes during the hours shown
'P 60' means parking is limited to 60 minutes during the hours specified on the sign.
Question 3: You park a motorbike at night on an unlit road. What are you required to do?
- Leave the headlight on
- Leave the parking light on if fitted, or park off the road (Correct answer)
- Place a reflective vest over the bike
- Park facing oncoming traffic
Correct answer: Leave the parking light on if fitted, or park off the road
On an unlit road at night, you must leave the parking light on or park the vehicle off the roadway to ensure visibility.
Question 4: Which of the following is NOT a legal reason to park on a footpath in New Zealand?
- A council bylaw specifically permits it
- A sign indicates motorcycle footpath parking is allowed
- The rider is dropping off a disabled passenger
- There is no available road parking nearby (Correct answer)
Correct answer: There is no available road parking nearby
A lack of road parking does not permit footpath parking; you must find a legal space elsewhere.
Question 5: A rider needs to park near a bus stop. What is the minimum distance from the bus stop sign required by NZ law?
- 6 metres (Correct answer)
- 10 metres
- 12 metres
- 15 metres
Correct answer: 6 metres
You must not park within 6 metres of a bus stop sign to keep the area clear for buses and passengers.
Question 6: When using a centre stand, what is the correct technique to lower the bike back onto its wheels?
- Push the handlebars forward and lift with your leg (Correct answer)
- Pull the handlebars back while pushing the frame forward with your foot
- Rock the bike sideways off the stand
- Ask a bystander to lift the rear
Correct answer: Push the handlebars forward and lift with your leg
Push forward on the handlebars while stepping off the centre stand footpeg to roll the bike smoothly forward.
Question 7: Parking in a 'Loading Zone' on a motorbike — when is this permitted?
- Never; loading zones are only for goods vehicles
- Only during the restricted hours shown on the sign, for loading or unloading (Correct answer)
- At any time if the stop lasts under 2 minutes
- Only with a special motorcycle loading permit
Correct answer: Only during the restricted hours shown on the sign, for loading or unloading
Loading zones may be used by any vehicle for loading or unloading purposes during the restricted hours specified.
New Zealand Motorbike Driving Test NZ Motorbike Driving Parking 4
A motorbike is parked legally at a meter.
The paid time expires.
What happens if the rider does not return?