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. Flashing both turn signals at once (hazard lights) is used to signal what?

   Correct answer: That the vehicle is disabled or parked

   Both turn signals flashing together warn other drivers that a vehicle is disabled or parked.

   Source: Illinois Rules of the Road — Hazard Signal

2. 2. During an emergency you may stop and park on a rural highway only when your vehicle can be seen clearly for what distance both ways?

   Correct answer: 200 feet

   Emergency roadside stopping is allowed only where drivers have at least 200 feet of clear view in both directions; use your flashers and leave room to pass.

   Source: Illinois Rules of the Road — Prohibited Stopping, Standing, or Parking

3. 3. When parking on a hill where there is no curb, how should the wheels be turned?

   Correct answer: Toward the side of the road (the shoulder)

   With no curb, turn the wheels toward the edge of the road so a rolling vehicle heads away from traffic.

   Source: Illinois Rules of the Road — Hill Parking

4. 4. How many feet must you stay clear of a traffic signal, stop sign, or yield sign when you park?

   Correct answer: 30 feet

   Standing or parking is not allowed within 30 feet of a traffic signal, stop sign, or yield sign.

   Source: Illinois Rules of the Road — Prohibited Stopping, Standing, or Parking

5. 5. Parking is not permitted within how many feet of the closest rail at a railroad crossing?

   Correct answer: 50 feet

   You may not park within 50 feet of the nearest rail at a railroad crossing.

   Source: Illinois Rules of the Road — Prohibited Stopping, Standing, or Parking

6. 6. When parking along the street, in which direction must your vehicle face?

   Correct answer: The same direction traffic is moving

   Vehicles must be parked facing the direction in which traffic flows on that side of the street.

   Source: Illinois Rules of the Road — Parallel Parking

7. 7. How close to a fire hydrant may you legally park?

   Correct answer: No closer than 15 feet

   Standing or parking is prohibited within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.

   Source: Illinois Rules of the Road — Prohibited Stopping, Standing, or Parking

8. 8. When parking uphill next to a curb, which way should the front wheels point?

   Correct answer: Away from the curb

   Facing uphill with a curb, turn the wheels away from the curb so the car rolls back into the curb if it drifts.

   Source: Illinois Rules of the Road — Hill Parking

9. 9. When parking downhill next to a curb, which way should you point your front wheels?

   Correct answer: Toward the curb

   Facing downhill with a curb, turn the wheels toward the curb so the car rolls into it if it moves.

   Source: Illinois Rules of the Road — Hill Parking

10. 10. Stopping a vehicle alongside another vehicle already parked at the curb is called what and is it legal?

    Correct answer: Double parking, which is prohibited

    Stopping on the roadway side of a parked vehicle—double parking—is prohibited.

    Source: Illinois Rules of the Road — Prohibited Stopping, Standing, or Parking

11. 11. The striped (hatched) area next to an accessible parking space may be used how?

    Correct answer: For nothing—it may not be parked in, even with a disability placard

    The striped area beside an accessible space is part of the reserved space and may not be parked in, even by a vehicle with disability plates or a placard.

    Source: Illinois Rules of the Road — Parking for Persons with Disabilities

12. 12. When parallel parking next to a curb, how close to the curb must your wheels be?

    Correct answer: Within 12 inches

    Park so the right-hand wheels are within 12 inches of the curb, and always park facing the direction of traffic.

    Source: Illinois Rules of the Road — Parallel Parking