Virginia: Parking rules Practice Test
Parking at the curb and on hills, painted curbs, and the places and distances where you may not park.
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Virginia Driver's Manual" (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
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Who may use parking spaces marked with disabled parking signs?
- Anyone who is parking for less than 15 minutes
- Only drivers over a certain age
- People with disabled parking permits
- Anyone with a valid driver’s license
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Correct answer: People with disabled parking permits
These spaces are reserved for people who hold disabled parking permits.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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What should you do to learn the specific meaning of a painted curb?
- Check with the Department of Motor Vehicles
- Check the color chart in the driver’s manual
- Check with the locality
- Ask the nearest law enforcement officer
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Correct answer: Check with the locality
A painted curb means special parking rules apply, and the manual says to check with the locality for specific meanings.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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What does a white painted curb generally mean?
- Stop only long enough to load or unload; stay with your car
- Do not stop, stand or park
- Stop only long enough to pick up or drop off passengers
- Parking is allowed for as long as you wish
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Correct answer: Stop only long enough to pick up or drop off passengers
A white curb generally allows stopping only to pick up or drop off passengers.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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What does a yellow painted curb generally mean?
- Stop only long enough to load or unload; stay with your car
- Stop only long enough to pick up or drop off passengers
- Do not stop, stand or park
- Parking is allowed for as long as you wish
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Correct answer: Stop only long enough to load or unload; stay with your car
A yellow curb generally allows stopping only to load or unload, and you should stay with your car.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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What does a red painted curb generally mean?
- Stop only long enough to pick up or drop off passengers
- Stop only long enough to load or unload; stay with your car
- Parking is allowed for up to 15 minutes
- Do not stop, stand or park
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Correct answer: Do not stop, stand or park
A red curb generally means you may not stop, stand or park there.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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When parking on a public road, where should you place your vehicle?
- As close to traffic as possible
- Close to the center line of the road
- Close to the nearest intersection
- As far from traffic as possible
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Correct answer: As far from traffic as possible
On a public road you should move as far from traffic as possible when you park.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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If you park on a shoulder, how far should you pull over?
- Only far enough to clear the traffic lane
- Halfway onto the shoulder
- Exactly one foot from the edge of the road
- As far onto the shoulder as possible
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Correct answer: As far onto the shoulder as possible
When parking on a shoulder, you pull over as far on the shoulder as possible.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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What is the greatest distance from the curb at which you may park?
- Two feet
- One foot
- Three feet
- Four feet
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Correct answer: One foot
You may not park more than one foot from the curb.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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On a two-way street, which side of the road should you park on?
- The left side
- Either side
- The right side
- The side with fewer parked cars
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Correct answer: The right side
On a two-way street you park on the right side of the road.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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On a one-way road, where may you park?
- On either side of the road
- Only on the right side
- Only on the left side
- Only in marked parking spaces
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Correct answer: On either side of the road
On a one-way road you may park on either side.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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You are parked facing downhill next to a curb. Which way should you turn the front wheels?
- To the left
- To the right
- Straight ahead
- Either direction, as long as the parking brake is set
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Correct answer: To the right
With a curb, a vehicle parked downhill has its front wheels turned right.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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You are parked facing uphill next to a curb. Which way should you turn the front wheels?
- To the right
- Straight ahead
- Either direction, as long as the parking brake is set
- To the left
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Correct answer: To the left
With a curb, a vehicle parked uphill has its front wheels turned left.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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You are parked facing uphill on a road with no curb. Which way should you turn the front wheels?
- To the right
- To the left
- Straight ahead
- Either direction, as long as the parking brake is set
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Correct answer: To the right
Without a curb, a vehicle parked uphill has its front wheels turned right.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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You are parked facing downhill on a road with no curb. Which way should you turn the front wheels?
- To the left
- Straight ahead
- To the right
- Either direction, as long as the parking brake is set
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Correct answer: To the right
Without a curb, a vehicle parked downhill has its front wheels turned right.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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When you park on a hill without a curb, the front wheels should be turned so that if the vehicle rolls, what happens?
- The front of the vehicle rolls into the street
- The rear of the vehicle rolls toward traffic
- The rear of the vehicle rolls away from traffic
- The vehicle rolls back toward the center of the road
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Correct answer: The rear of the vehicle rolls away from traffic
Without a curb, the wheels are turned so that a rolling vehicle sends its rear away from traffic.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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Why do you turn the front wheels when you park on a hill with a curb?
- To prevent the vehicle from rolling into the street
- To keep the tires from wearing unevenly
- To make it easier to pull out of the space later
- To keep the steering wheel from locking
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Correct answer: To prevent the vehicle from rolling into the street
With a curb, the wheels are turned to stop the vehicle from rolling into the street.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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What should you do before opening your door when you exit your vehicle?
- Sound your horn to warn any people nearby
- Turn on your hazard lights
- Wait for the engine to cool down
- Look for other cars, bicyclists and pedestrians
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Correct answer: Look for other cars, bicyclists and pedestrians
Other traffic may be close, so look for cars, bicyclists and pedestrians before you open the door.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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Within how many feet of a fire hydrant may you not park?
- 5 feet
- 15 feet
- 10 feet
- 25 feet
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Correct answer: 15 feet
Parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant is not allowed.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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Within how many feet of an intersection may you not park?
- 20 feet
- 10 feet
- 30 feet
- 40 feet
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Correct answer: 20 feet
You may not park within 20 feet of an intersection.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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Within how many feet of the entrance to a fire, ambulance or rescue squad station may you not park?
- 5 feet
- 25 feet
- 15 feet
- 30 feet
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Correct answer: 15 feet
Parking within 15 feet of the entrance to a fire, ambulance or rescue squad station is not allowed.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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Within how many feet of where fire trucks or equipment are stopped answering an alarm may you not park?
- 100 feet
- 500 feet
- 250 feet
- 1,000 feet
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Correct answer: 500 feet
You may not park within 500 feet of fire trucks or equipment that are stopped to answer an alarm.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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Within how many feet of a railroad crossing may you not park?
- 15 feet
- 30 feet
- 100 feet
- 50 feet
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Correct answer: 50 feet
Parking within 50 feet of a railroad crossing is not allowed.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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Which of these is a place where you may not park?
- On the right side of a two-way street
- On either side of a one-way road
- Next to a curb, no more than one foot from it
- Beside another parked vehicle (double parking)
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Correct answer: Beside another parked vehicle (double parking)
Parking beside another parked vehicle, called double parking, is not allowed.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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Which of these is a place where you may not park?
- On either side of a one-way road
- On a crosswalk or a sidewalk
- On a shoulder, as far off the road as possible
- Next to a curb, no more than one foot from it
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Correct answer: On a crosswalk or a sidewalk
Crosswalks and sidewalks are places where you may not park.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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Which of these is a place where you may not park?
- On the right side of a two-way street
- On a shoulder, as far off the road as possible
- In front of a driveway
- Next to a curb, no more than one foot from it
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Correct answer: In front of a driveway
Parking in front of driveways is not allowed.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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A curb is painted yellow, or a No Parking sign is posted. What does the manual say about parking there?
- You may not park there
- You may park there on weekends only
- You may park there with your hazard lights on
- You may park there only at night
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Correct answer: You may not park there
Curbs painted yellow and No Parking signs mark areas where parking is prohibited.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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Which of these is a place where you may not park?
- On the right side of a two-way street
- In a space reserved for disabled persons
- On either side of a one-way road
- On a shoulder, as far off the road as possible
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Correct answer: In a space reserved for disabled persons
A parking space reserved for disabled persons is off limits to others.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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Which of these is a place where you may not park?
- On the right side of a two-way street
- On either side of a one-way road
- Next to a curb, no more than one foot from it
- In a striped aisle next to a disabled space
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Correct answer: In a striped aisle next to a disabled space
The striped access aisles next to spaces reserved for disabled persons may not be used for parking.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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Which of these is a place where you may not park?
- On the hard surface of a road with no curb
- On the right side of a two-way street
- On either side of a one-way road
- On a shoulder, as far off the road as possible
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Correct answer: On the hard surface of a road with no curb
When no curb is present you may not park on the hard surface of the road.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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Which of these is a place where you may not park?
- On the right side of a two-way street
- On a shoulder, as far off the road as possible
- In a bike lane
- Next to a curb, no more than one foot from it
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Correct answer: In a bike lane
A bike lane is a place where parking is not allowed.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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Which of these is a place where you may not park?
- On either side of a one-way road
- On a shoulder, as far off the road as possible
- Where you create a hazard in a traffic lane
- Next to a curb, no more than one foot from it
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Correct answer: Where you create a hazard in a traffic lane
You may not park in a way that blocks other vehicles or creates a hazard for them in a designated traffic lane.
Source: Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39 (April 27, 2026)), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)