Virginia: Parking Rules & Technique Questions
5 real, verified Virginia driving-test questions on parking rules & technique, each with the correct answer and a full explanation below. Want to practice these interactively instead? Start a Parking Rules & Technique practice round.
1. In Virginia, how far from the curb may a parked vehicle be?
Why: Virginia law prohibits parking more than one foot from the curb.
2. In Virginia, how close to a fire hydrant may a driver not park?
Why: Virginia prohibits parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant -- the same 15-foot distance also applies to a fire, ambulance, or rescue squad station entrance.
3. In Virginia, how close to an intersection may a driver not park?
Why: Virginia prohibits parking within 20 feet of an intersection, and separately within 50 feet of a railroad crossing.
4. In Virginia, is it legal to park a vehicle in a marked bike lane?
Why: Virginia law prohibits parking a vehicle in a marked bike lane.
5. In Virginia, which direction should you turn your front wheels when parking downhill with a curb present?
Why: Virginia's manual instructs turning your front wheels toward the curb (to the right) when parking downhill with a curb present, and away from the curb (to the left) when parking uphill.
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