DKTKey points on parking for the New Zealand learner test. Each answer is checked against the official New Zealand handbook or road rules; use the practice-question links to test yourself.
How close to an intersection must you not stop or park, unless signs or markings allow it?
Answer: Within 6 m
You must not stop, stand or park within an intersection or within 6 m of one unless signs or markings authorise it.
Practice question 19 · official source
How close to the approach side of a pedestrian crossing can you stop or park (unless a longer distance is signed or marked)?
Answer: Not within 6 m
You must not stop, stand or park within 6 m of the approach to a pedestrian crossing, or any longer distance shown by signs or a broken yellow line.
Practice question 20 · official source
On a two-way road, how must you normally park?
Answer: Parallel to the road edge on your left, as close as practicable
Unless angle parking is signed, vehicles must park parallel with the road with the left side as close to the left edge as practicable.
Practice question 21 · official source
Who may park in a mobility (disabled) parking space?
Answer: A vehicle carrying a disabled person, displaying the permit
Mobility parking is reserved for a disabled driver or passenger and requires an approved permit to be prominently displayed.
Practice question 22 · official source
A bay is reserved for charging electric vehicles. When may you use it?
Answer: Only if your vehicle is electric and you are charging
Charging bays may only be used by an electric vehicle that is actually using the bay to charge.
Practice question 23 · official source
You are parking on a hill facing downhill next to the kerb. How should the front wheels be positioned?
Answer: Angled towards the kerb
When facing downhill, angle the front wheels towards the kerb. Facing uphill, angle them away from the kerb.