Washington Permit Practice Test: Parking Rules (2026)

Question 1 of 17

How close to a stop sign or traffic signal may you park?

1. 10 feet
2. 100 feet
3. No closer than 30 feet

Question 2 of 17

How close to a driveway may you park?

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

Question 3 of 17

How close to a fire station driveway across the street may you park?

1. 20 feet
2. No closer than 75 feet
3. 5 feet

Question 4 of 17

How close to a railroad crossing may you park?

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

Question 5 of 17

How close to a fire hydrant may you park?

1. No closer than 15 feet
2. 5 feet
3. 30 feet

Question 6 of 17

How close to a pedestrian safety zone may you park?

1. 5 feet
2. No closer than 20 feet
3. 75 feet

Question 7 of 17

How far from the curb may you park at most?

1. 2 feet
2. 3 feet
3. 12 inches

Question 8 of 17

What does a white-painted curb mean?

1. Only short stops are permitted
2. No stopping at any time
3. Disabled parking

Question 9 of 17

How should you open your car door after parking (the "Dutch Reach")?

1. With the hand closest to the door
2. With the hand farthest from the door
3. Kick it open

Question 10 of 17

It's a crime to leave a child under what age alone in a parked vehicle?

1. 6
2. 3
3. 12

Question 11 of 17

Leaving the engine running, it is a crime to leave which children alone in the vehicle?

1. Those under 16
2. Those under 10
3. Those under 18

Question 12 of 17

Parking uphill next to a tall curb, which way do you turn the wheel?

1. Toward the curb
2. Away from the curb, so the back of the front tire touches it
3. Straight

Question 13 of 17

Parking downhill with a curb, which way do you turn the wheel?

1. Away from the curb
2. Straight
3. Toward the curb, so the front tire touches it

Question 14 of 17

There is no curb where you park on a slope. Where should the tires point?

1. Toward the edge of the road
2. Toward traffic
3. Straight

Question 15 of 17

May you park on the white-striped access aisle next to a disabled space?

1. Yes, briefly
2. No, it must be kept clear
3. Yes, with flashers

Question 16 of 17

Where should a disabled parking placard be while you drive?

1. Hanging from the mirror
2. On the dashboard over the gauges
3. Not hanging from the mirror: it blocks your view

Question 17 of 17

May you park in an EV charging space without plugging in?

1. No, it's illegal
2. Yes, for 15 minutes
3. Yes, if it's electric