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. To parallel park, you should look for a space that is about:

   Correct answer: Three to six feet longer than your vehicle

   Choose a parallel-parking space roughly three to six feet longer than your vehicle.

   Source: Section 3: The Basics — J. Parking (Parallel parking)

2. 2. You may legally park in a space reserved with the disabled symbol only if you:

   Correct answer: Hold a valid disabled permit or plate

   These spaces are limited to drivers who hold a valid disabled parking permit or valid disabled license plate.

   Source: Section 4: Signs — B. Regulatory (Reserved Parking Only)

3. 3. Parking is not permitted in which of the following places?

   Correct answer: In front of a fire hydrant

   You may not park where the curb is painted yellow or in the area in front of a fire hydrant.

   Source: Section 3: The Basics — J. Parking

4. 4. When you finish parallel parking, how far should you leave from the vehicles ahead of and behind you?

   Correct answer: At least two feet from each

   You should leave at least two feet of space between your vehicle and the ones parked in front of and behind you.

   Source: Section 3: The Basics — J. Parking (Parallel parking)

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

   Correct answer: All the way to the right

   When parked downhill, turn your wheels all the way to the right and set your emergency brake.

   Source: Section 3: The Basics — J. Parking (Hill parking)

6. 6. Parking maneuvers should always be carried out:

   Correct answer: At a very low speed

   Parking should be done at a very low speed to help avoid crashes with traffic, pedestrians, or fixed objects.

   Source: Section 3: The Basics — J. Parking

7. 7. After you finish parallel parking, your vehicle should end up about how far from the curb?

   Correct answer: About one foot from the curb

   Once parked, you should be roughly one foot from the curb and at least two feet from the vehicles in front and behind you.

   Source: Section 3: The Basics — J. Parking (Parallel parking)

8. 8. When parking on a level surface, you should put the vehicle in park (or in gear) and:

   Correct answer: Set the parking brake

   On a level surface, place the vehicle in park or in gear and set the parking brake.

   Source: Section 3: The Basics — J. Parking

9. 9. When parking uphill on a street that has no curb, your wheels should point:

   Correct answer: All the way to the right

   Facing uphill with no curb, turn your wheels all the way to the right so the vehicle would roll away from traffic if it moved.

   Source: Section 3: The Basics — J. Parking (Hill parking)

10. 10. When you park your vehicle, you are responsible for making sure it:

    Correct answer: Is not a hazard to passing traffic

    You must make sure a parked vehicle is not a hazard, parking far enough from the travel lane so it does not interfere with traffic.

    Source: Section 3: The Basics — J. Parking

11. 11. When parking uphill next to a curb, you should turn your front wheels:

    Correct answer: All the way to the left

    Facing uphill with a curb, turn your wheels all the way to the left before setting the vehicle in park.

    Source: Section 3: The Basics — J. Parking (Hill parking)

12. 12. When you park on a hill, in addition to positioning your wheels you should:

    Correct answer: Set your emergency brake

    Set your emergency brake when parking on a hill so the vehicle cannot roll.

    Source: Section 3: The Basics — J. Parking (Hill parking)