New Zealand Car Driving Parking and Stopping Rules Questions and Answers

Question 1

You wish to park your car on a street. What is the MINIMUM distance you must park away from an intersection if there are no signs or road markings indicating otherwise?

Accepted Answer

6 metres

Answer

To ensure visibility for all road users, you must not park closer than 6 metres to an intersection unless there are signs or marked bays permitting it. This rule applies even if there are no broken yellow lines.

Question 2

When parking near a fire hydrant, which of the following actions is legally permitted?

Accepted Answer

Parking within 50cm, provided a licensed driver who can move the vehicle remains with it.

Answer

The New Zealand Road Code states you must not park within 50cm (0.5 metres) of a fire hydrant, UNLESS a driver who is licensed and capable of moving the vehicle stays with it.

Question 3

You are driving in the city and see a sign for a 'Loading Zone' with 'P5' on it. What does this mean for a private car?

Accepted Answer

You can stop to pick up or drop off passengers or goods, but must not leave the vehicle unattended for more than 5 minutes.

Answer

A general loading zone sign ('P' followed by a number) allows any vehicle to stop for the purpose of loading or unloading goods or passengers for the time specified (in this case, 5 minutes), but the vehicle cannot be left unattended.

Question 4

On the side of the road, you see a continuous broken yellow line. What is the rule for stopping or parking here?

Accepted Answer

You are not allowed to stop or park your vehicle here at any time.

Answer

Broken yellow lines painted near the edge of the road indicate that stopping or parking is prohibited at all times because it would cause an obstruction or be dangerous to other road users.

Question 5

You are looking for a place to park and see a marked bus stop that consists only of a sign, with no painted box on the road. How close are you legally allowed to park to the bus stop sign?

Accepted Answer

No closer than 6 metres.

Answer

The law requires drivers to park at least 6 metres away from a bus stop that is only marked by a sign. This ensures that the bus has enough space to pull in and out safely.

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New Zealand Car Driving Parking and Stopping Rules Questions and Answers