Virginia Permit Practice Test: Parking Rules (2026)

Question 1 of 10

How far from the curb may you park in Virginia?

1. Three feet
2. Five feet
3. No more than one foot

Question 2 of 10

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

1. No closer than 15 feet
2. 5 feet
3. 50 feet

Question 3 of 10

How close to an intersection may you park?

1. 5 feet
2. No closer than 20 feet
3. 100 feet

Question 4 of 10

How close to a railroad crossing may you park?

1. 15 feet
2. 500 feet
3. No closer than 50 feet

Question 5 of 10

May you park in the striped aisle next to a disabled parking space?

1. No
2. Yes, briefly
3. Yes, with hazards on

Question 6 of 10

Parking downhill next to a curb, which way do you turn the front wheels?

1. Left, away from the curb
2. Right, toward the curb
3. Straight

Question 7 of 10

Your car faces up a slope beside a curb. How should the front wheels point?

1. Right, toward the curb
2. Straight
3. Left, away from the curb

Question 8 of 10

Parking on a hill without a curb, how should the wheels be turned?

1. So the car would roll away from traffic (to the right)
2. Toward traffic
3. Straight

Question 9 of 10

What should you do before opening your car door on the street?

1. Open it quickly
2. Look for cars, bicyclists and pedestrians
3. Honk first

Question 10 of 10

What is the best way to see behind you when backing up?

1. Use only mirrors
2. Use the backup camera only
3. Turn your body and head right and look through the rear window