Virginia permit test: parking & stopping
Where you may not park, distances from hydrants and crossings, curbs and hills. 6 questions.
How close to a fire hydrant may you park in Virginia?
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Sample parking & stopping questions
How close to a fire hydrant may you park in Virginia?
- A No closer than 5 feet
- B No closer than 10 feet
- C No closer than 15 feet
- D No closer than 20 feet
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C. No closer than 15 feet
You may not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. Firefighters need room to reach and connect to the hydrant quickly.
What is the closest you may park to an intersection in Virginia?
- A 15 feet
- B 20 feet
- C 30 feet
- D 50 feet
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B. 20 feet
Do not park within 20 feet of an intersection. Cars parked too close block drivers' and pedestrians' views of each other.
How close to a railroad crossing may you park in Virginia?
- A No closer than 15 feet
- B No closer than 20 feet
- C No closer than 50 feet
- D No closer than 100 feet
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C. No closer than 50 feet
You may not park within 50 feet of a railroad crossing. Parked cars there can block views of oncoming trains and get in the way of vehicles crossing the tracks.
When parking next to a curb in Virginia, how far from the curb may your wheels be?
- A No more than 1 foot
- B No more than 2 feet
- C No more than 3 feet
- D No more than 18 inches
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A. No more than 1 foot
When parking next to a curb, pull close to it; you may not park more than one foot from the curb. That keeps your car out of the travel lane.