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
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Question 9 of 11
What should you do before you begin to parallel park?
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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.
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Question 11 of 11
You missed your exit on a controlled-access highway. May you back up?
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