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. The blue-striped area beside a van-accessible disability space must be kept clear because:

   Correct answer: It is needed for a wheelchair lift or ramp

   That striped space gives room for a wheelchair lift or ramp; blocking it can trap a disabled person in the vehicle.

   Source: Michigan: What Every Driver Must Know - Van-accessible disability parking (Ch. 4)

2. 2. When you park facing downhill, you should turn your front wheels:

   Correct answer: Toward the curb

   Point the wheels toward the curb when facing downhill so the car rolls into the curb if it moves.

   Source: Michigan: What Every Driver Must Know - Parking on a hill (Ch. 4)

3. 3. You may not park within how many feet of a stop sign or traffic signal?

   Correct answer: 30 feet

   You may not park within 30 feet of a stop sign, signal, or flashing beacon.

   Source: Michigan: What Every Driver Must Know - Parking violations (Ch. 4)

4. 4. Parking is not allowed within how many feet of the nearest rail at a railroad crossing?

   Correct answer: 50 feet

   Parking is banned within 50 feet of the closest rail at a railroad crossing.

   Source: Michigan: What Every Driver Must Know - Parking violations (Ch. 4)

5. 5. When you park on any hill, you should always:

   Correct answer: Set the parking brake

   Besides turning the wheels, always set the parking brake; do not count on the transmission to hold the car.

   Source: Michigan: What Every Driver Must Know - Parking on a hill (Ch. 4)

6. 6. To safely exit your car after parking on the street, you should open the door with your:

   Correct answer: Right hand, so you look over your left shoulder

   Using your right hand to open the door makes you turn and look back over your left shoulder for passing traffic.

   Source: Michigan: What Every Driver Must Know - Parking (Ch. 4)

7. 7. You may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant?

   Correct answer: 15 feet

   Parking is prohibited within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.

   Source: Michigan: What Every Driver Must Know - Parking violations (Ch. 4)

8. 8. Stopping on the traffic side of another parked vehicle is known as:

   Correct answer: Double parking, which is not allowed

   Stopping alongside a vehicle already parked at the curb is double parking, and it is prohibited.

   Source: Michigan: What Every Driver Must Know - Parking violations (Ch. 4)

9. 9. When you park facing uphill next to a curb, turn your front wheels:

   Correct answer: Away from the curb

   Facing uphill against a curb, turn the wheels away from it so a tire catches the curb if the car rolls back.

   Source: Michigan: What Every Driver Must Know - Parking on a hill (Ch. 4)

10. 10. Whenever you leave a parked vehicle, you should:

    Correct answer: Turn off the engine, take the keys, and lock it

    Always shut off the engine, set the parking brake, take the keys, and lock the vehicle.

    Source: Michigan: What Every Driver Must Know - Parking (Ch. 4)

11. 11. After parallel parking, your vehicle should be no more than how far from the curb?

    Correct answer: 6 to 12 inches

    When parked, your tires should sit within 6 to 12 inches of the curb.

    Source: Michigan: What Every Driver Must Know - Parallel parking (Ch. 4)

12. 12. You should not park within how many feet of a fire or a crash scene?

    Correct answer: 500 feet

    Parking is not permitted within 500 feet of a fire or crash scene.

    Source: Michigan: What Every Driver Must Know - Parking violations (Ch. 4)