Parking – practice questions and answers
These are the questions from the practice quiz above, with the correct answer and a short explanation. Try the quiz first, then use this list to check your learning.
1. How close to an intersection can you park?
Answer: 6 m
Park at least 6 m away from an intersection.
2. How close to a driveway can you park?
Answer: 1 m
Don't park across a driveway or within 1 m of it.
3. How far back from the approach side of a pedestrian crossing must you park?
Answer: 6 m
Park at least 6 m back from the approach side of a pedestrian crossing, so drivers can see people crossing.
4. A bus stop is marked only by a sign. How far from it must you park?
Answer: 6 m
Keep 6 m clear of a bus stop that's marked only by a sign.
5. How close can you park to a fire hydrant?
Answer: 50 cm, unless a driver stays with the vehicle
Keep 50 cm clear of a fire hydrant, unless a licensed driver stays with the vehicle to move it.
6. What do broken yellow lines along the edge of the road mean?
Answer: No stopping at any time
Broken yellow lines mean no stopping at any time.
7. On a two-way road, which side should you park on?
Answer: The left side, facing the same way as traffic
On a two-way road, park on the left facing the direction of traffic.
8. On a one-way road, where can you park?
Answer: On either side
On a one-way road you can park on either side, as long as it's allowed.
9. You're parking facing downhill next to a kerb. Which way should you turn your front wheels?
Answer: Towards the kerb
Turn the wheels towards the kerb so the car rolls into it, not into traffic.
10. You're parking facing uphill next to a kerb. Which way should you turn your front wheels?
Answer: Away from the kerb
Turn the wheels away from the kerb, so if the car rolls back the wheels catch on the kerb.
11. Can you park on a footpath?
Answer: No
Don't park on a footpath. It forces pedestrians onto the road.
12. What should you do before opening your car door on the road side?
Answer: Check for cyclists and traffic
Check your mirror and over your shoulder for cyclists and traffic before you open the door.
Always check the official NZ Road Code from NZTA, as rules can change.