DMV Practice Test and Answers on Parking in Florida

1. How close to a curb do you have to park?

You should:

• Park no more than six (6) inches away from curb.
• Park no more than one (1) foot away from curb.
• Park no more than two (2) feet away from curb.

2. When you park a car what should you remember to do?

• Set the parking brake, turn off the car, take the keys and lock the car.
• Turn on your hazard lights after you set your brake.
• Turn your headlights on low beam so other vehicles will see your car.

3. Before getting out of your parked car what should check for?

• Make sure your hazard lights are on.
• Always check traffic around you before getting out of the vehicle so that you do not open your door into a bicyclist or another vehicle.
• Make sure your low beams are on.

4. Looking for a parking spot in a busy area is tough. To avoid a ticket, make sure you do not park in these areas:

• Bicycle lanes and in front of driveways.
• Not within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
• All of the above.

5. You see an empty parking spot across a 2-lane road is it okay to park on the left side of the road?

• No, you must park on the right side street facing the same way as traffic.
• Yes, it’s fine if you put on your turn signal to get to the other side of the road.
• it’s fine to park on the side of the road in the opposite direction of traffic.

6. What’s the general rule when parking on a hill?

• Turn your wheels so your car rolls away from traffic or into the curb.
• Turn your wheels to the right.
• Keep your wheels straight and set your parking brake.

7. You’ve found a great parking spot while driving uphill, which way should you turn your wheels when you park?

• Parking Uphill with a Curb: Turn your wheels to the right so you roll into the curb.
• Parking Uphill with a Curb: Turn your wheels to the left so you roll into the curb.
• Parking Uphill with a Curb: Keep your wheels straight and set your parking brake.