Parking - Practice Driving Test

Learn how to park safely and legally in NZ, including time limits, loading zones, and no-parking signs. Practice questions reflect real-life parking scenarios.

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When is it permitted to stop your vehicle in a loading zone?

When you're actively picking up or dropping off people or items

If the loading zone is currently empty

Only during weekends

Only if your vehicle is being used for commercial purposes

2.

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What does this sign mean?

It’s a place to park a wheelchair.

You may stop here briefly — under 5 minutes.

You can stop here if someone stays inside the vehicle.

Only vehicles with a mobility parking permit are allowed to stop here.

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What is the minimum distance you must leave when parking near an intersection without any yellow lines?

1m

3m

8m

6m

4.

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What’s the closest you’re allowed to park on the approach to a pedestrian crossing if there are no yellow lines?

2m

4m

6m

8m

5.

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What does this sign mean?

Parking_30_Right Road code NZ practice test theory

Any vehicle can park for 30 minutes to the right of the sign

You should park 30 metres to the right of the sign

Only commercial vehicles can park for 30 minutes to the right of the sign

You may park for up to 30 minutes on the left side of the sign

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What should you do when parking your vehicle next to the kerb when facing down a steep hill? (select all that apply)

Turn your front wheels away from the curb

Put your handbrake on.

Turn your front wheels towards the curb

Leave your car in the first gear if it is manual, or park if it is an automatic vehicle

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What should you do when parking your vehicle next to the kerb when facing up a steep hill? (select all that apply)

Put your handbrake on.

Turn your front wheels away from the curb

Turn your front wheels towards the curb

Leave your car in the first gear if it is manual, or park if it is an automatic vehicle

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What should you do if you're driving downhill on a steep, narrow road and another vehicle is coming uphill?

Do nothing, the other vehicle should give way to you

Pull over and give way to other vehicle

Sound the horn of your vehicle

Flash your headlights at the vehicle

9.

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When is it allowed to park next to a fire hydrant?

Only for a maximum of 5 minutes

You can park there anytime

It’s never allowed

Only if someone stays in the car and can move it immediately

10.

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You’re allowed to stop or park over a fire hydrant only if someone remains in the vehicle and is able to move it if needed.

True

False

11.

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Are you allowed to stop at a bus stop in a private vehicle?

Only to quickly drop off passengers

Only when buses aren't operating

Only if the vehicle is used for business purposes

No — bus stops are for buses only

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What does this sign mean?

No_Parking_Bus_Stop Practice road code theory test

You’re allowed to stop if someone stays with the car

You cannot stop your vehicle here at any time

You can stop here only between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.

You can stop here as long as no buses are coming

13.

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What’s the minimum distance you must leave when parking near a vehicle entrance?

2m

1m

3m

4m

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When are you not allowed to park on the right-hand side of the road?

While picking up passengers

On a one-way street

When delivering packages

When parking spaces are clearly marked