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. Why should you set the parking brake every time you park, even on flat ground?

   Correct answer: The parking pawl can fail, so the brake adds a stronger hold

   The parking pawl that holds the car in 'park' can break or slip, so the parking brake adds a stronger hold and protects the transmission.

   Source: Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide, Ch. 5 - Parking Brake

2. 2. When backing out of an angle parking space, why is extra caution needed?

   Correct answer: It is difficult to see oncoming traffic while backing out

   It is hard to see oncoming traffic while backing out, so you should move slowly and check both sides until you can see past the parked cars.

   Source: Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide, Ch. 5 - Angle Parking

3. 3. How close must your right wheels be to the curb when you finish parallel parking?

   Correct answer: Within 18 inches of the curb

   When parallel parked, the vehicle's right wheels must be within 18 inches of the right-hand curb.

   Source: Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide, Ch. 5 - Parking

4. 4. When you leave a parked vehicle unattended, what does the law require you to do?

   Correct answer: Stop the motor, remove the key, and set the brake

   You must stop the motor, remove the key, lock the ignition, and set the brake before leaving it unattended.

   Source: Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide, Ch. 5 - Parking

5. 5. State law prohibits parking within how many feet of a railroad crossing?

   Correct answer: Within 50 feet

   You may not park within 50 feet of a railroad crossing.

   Source: Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide, Ch. 5 - Parking

6. 6. When parking uphill next to a curb, how should you position the front wheels?

   Correct answer: Turned away from the curb

   Facing uphill with a curb, turn the wheels away from the curb so the car will roll back into it if it moves.

   Source: Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide, Ch. 5 - Parking on Hills

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

   Correct answer: Turned toward the curb

   Facing downhill with a curb present, you turn the wheels toward the curb so the car rolls into it if the brakes slip.

   Source: Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide, Ch. 5 - Parking on Hills

8. 8. When there is no curb, which way should you turn your wheels when parking on a hill?

   Correct answer: Toward the edge of the road

   With no curb present, turn the wheels toward the edge of the road whether you face uphill or downhill, so the car rolls away from traffic.

   Source: Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide, Ch. 5 - Parking on Hills

9. 9. According to state law, how close to a fire hydrant may you legally park?

   Correct answer: No closer than 15 feet

   You may not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.

   Source: Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide, Ch. 5 - Parking

10. 10. State law prohibits parking within how many feet of a crosswalk at an intersection?

    Correct answer: Within 20 feet

    You may not park within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.

    Source: Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide, Ch. 5 - Parking

11. 11. Before opening your door to exit on the street side of your parked car, what should you do?

    Correct answer: Check carefully for passing vehicles and bicycles

    You should look carefully for other vehicles, especially bicycles, that might be passing before opening the door.

    Source: Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide, Ch. 5 - Parking

12. 12. A curb painted red indicates what kind of parking restriction?

    Correct answer: A fire zone restriction

    A red-painted curb marks a fire zone restriction where parking is not allowed.

    Source: Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide, Ch. 5 - Painted Curbs