Parking & Stopping

Study questions with answers

12 sample Parking & Stopping questions with the correct answer, a short explanation, and the official handbook reference. Read through them, then take the quiz above.

1. 1. How close to a stop sign are you prohibited from parking?

   Correct answer: Within 25 feet

   You may not park within 25 feet of a stop sign.

   Source: CT Driver's Manual — Parking (No-Parking Zones)

2. 2. Which of the following is a place where parking is prohibited?

   Correct answer: On a crosswalk or sidewalk

   You may not park on a crosswalk or sidewalk, in an intersection, on a bridge, or in similar restricted spots listed in the manual.

   Source: CT Driver's Manual — Parking (No-Parking Zones)

3. 3. What is the minimum distance you must keep from a fire hydrant when parking?

   Correct answer: 10 feet

   Parking is not allowed within 10 feet of a fire hydrant.

   Source: CT Driver's Manual — Parking (No-Parking Zones)

4. 4. What is 'double parking,' which the manual prohibits?

   Correct answer: Parking on the roadside of an already-parked vehicle

   Double parking means stopping on the roadway side of a vehicle that is already parked, which is not allowed.

   Source: CT Driver's Manual — Parking (No-Parking Zones)

5. 5. When parking next to a curb, how far from the curb may your vehicle be?

   Correct answer: No more than one foot

   You may not park more than one foot from the curb.

   Source: CT Driver's Manual — Parking (No-Parking Zones)

6. 6. Under what circumstances may you park in a bike lane?

   Correct answer: You may not park in a bike lane

   The manual lists a bike lane among the no-parking zones; you may not park there.

   Source: CT Driver's Manual — Parking (No-Parking Zones)

7. 7. When you park facing downhill next to a curb, which way should you turn your front wheels?

   Correct answer: Toward the curb

   Turn your wheels sharply toward the curb or side of the road so that, if the vehicle rolls, it moves away from traffic.

   Source: CT Driver's Manual — Parking

8. 8. After parking on a street, from which side should you exit the vehicle when possible?

   Correct answer: The curb side

   Get out on the curb side when you can. If you must use the street side, check traffic before opening the door and close it promptly.

   Source: CT Driver's Manual — Parking

9. 9. You want to parallel park and traffic is following behind you. What should you do?

   Correct answer: Signal, pull alongside, and let traffic pass first

   Put on your turn signal, pull up next to the space, and let following vehicles pass before you begin backing into the spot.

   Source: CT Driver's Manual — Space Behind (Parallel Parking)

10. 10. When may you park in a space reserved for people with disabilities?

    Correct answer: Only with a valid handicap plate or placard

    You may use a disabled space only if you have a handicap license plate or placard.

    Source: CT Driver's Manual — Parking (No-Parking Zones)

11. 11. At a stop sign with no stop line or crosswalk marked, what must you do before proceeding?

    Correct answer: Come to a full and complete stop

    You must make a full and complete stop, then wait until crossing vehicles and pedestrians have cleared before pulling forward when safe.

    Source: CT Driver's Manual — Regulatory Signs (Stop Sign)

12. 12. What should you always do whenever you park your vehicle?

    Correct answer: Set the parking brake

    Always set the parking brake, and leave a manual transmission in gear or an automatic in 'park.'

    Source: CT Driver's Manual — Parking