Georgia Permit Practice Test: Parking Rules (2026)

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From the official handbook, 2023-2024, Section 5 · Checked Oct 2026 · Not affiliated with the DDS. Georgia Driver's Manual

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  1. Question 1 of 11

    How close to a fire hydrant may you park in Georgia?

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    Answer: No closer than 15 feet

    You may stop only momentarily there to pick up or drop off passengers.

    Handbook: Section 5, p. 20

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  2. Question 2 of 11

    How close to a stop sign may you park?

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    Answer: No closer than 30 feet

    The same applies to yield signs and traffic signals.

    Handbook: Section 5, p. 20

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  3. Question 3 of 11

    How close to a railroad crossing may you park?

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    Answer: No closer than 50 feet

    Parking on railroad tracks is never allowed.

    Handbook: Section 5, p. 20

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  4. Question 4 of 11

    How close to a fire station driveway may you park on the same side?

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    Answer: No closer than 20 feet

    Across the street, stay at least 75 feet from the spot opposite the driveway.

    Handbook: Section 5, p. 20

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  5. Question 5 of 11

    Across the street from a fire station driveway, how far away must you park?

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    Answer: At least 75 feet from the spot opposite the driveway

    Fire trucks need room to swing out.

    Handbook: Section 5, p. 20

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  6. Question 6 of 11

    Your car breaks down on a highway. What does the law ask?

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    Answer: Get off the highway if you can, leaving it visible for 200 feet each way

    It is against the law to park on a highway.

    Handbook: Section 5, p. 20

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  7. Question 7 of 11

    Is double parking (on the street side of a parked vehicle) allowed?

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    Answer: No, never

    Also prohibited: sidewalks, crosswalks, intersections and bridges.

    Handbook: Section 5, p. 20

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  8. Question 8 of 11

    Parallel parking: after stopping even with the car ahead of the space, what do you do?

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    Answer: Turn the wheels sharply right and back slowly

    Straighten as your front door passes the car's rear bumper, then turn left once clear.

    Handbook: Section 5, p. 21

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  9. Question 9 of 11

    What should you do before you begin to parallel park?

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    Answer: Signal

    Signal again when you leave the space.

    Handbook: Section 5, p. 21

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  10. Question 10 of 11

    Backing a bus or large vehicle, what should the driver do?

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    Answer: Use all mirrors and a reliable person to guide

    In a car, turn your head and look over your right shoulder; do not depend on mirrors.

    Handbook: Section 5, p. 21

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  11. Question 11 of 11

    You missed your exit on a controlled-access highway. May you back up?

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    Answer: No, backing up is prohibited there

    Go on to the next exit.

    Handbook: Section 5, p. 23

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