Kansas permit test: parking
Parking rules, parking on hills and where parking is prohibited. 16 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.
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- Kansas says backing in any travel lane is illegal and unsafe, except to parallel park. (p. 45)
- Approach the driver's door from the front of the vehicle, key in hand, so you can see oncoming traffic. (p. 52)
- Always set the parking brake, put the car in park or gear, and turn off the headlights and engine before removing the key. (p. 52)
- Kansas bans parking in an intersection or on a crosswalk or sidewalk. (p. 54)
- Do not park within 30 feet of a traffic signal, stop sign or yield sign. (p. 54)
- Do not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. (p. 54)
- Do not park more than 1 foot from the curb. (p. 54)
- Do not park within 50 feet of a highway-railroad grade crossing. (p. 54)
- Do not park on the opposite side of the street against the flow of traffic. (p. 54)
- Red curbs indicate fire zone restrictions. (p. 55)
Taken from the explanations to checked practice questions; page numbers link to the official handbook.
Sample parking questions
1.When you park on a hill, how close to the curb or road edge should you stop?
- AWithin 3 feet
- BTouching the curb
- CWithin 24 inches
- DWithin 12 inches
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✓ D. Within 12 inches
On a hill, stop parallel to and within 12 inches of the curb or road edge, then turn your wheels the right way for the slope.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook - Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, AAMVA 09 Model Test Version, page 52
2.You are parking along a street. What should you do before taking the key out?
- ARoll the windows down a bit
- BLeave the engine running a minute
- CSet the brake; turn off lights and engine
- DTurn on the hazard lights
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✓ C. Set the brake; turn off lights and engine
Always set the parking brake, put the car in park or gear, and turn off the headlights and engine before removing the key.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook - Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, AAMVA 09 Model Test Version, page 52
3.You are getting back into your car parked on the street. How should you approach the driver's door?
- AFrom the front, with key in hand
- BAny way is fine
- CFrom the passenger side
- DFrom the rear, with your back to traffic
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✓ A. From the front, with key in hand
Approach the driver's door from the front of the vehicle, key in hand, so you can see oncoming traffic.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook - Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, AAMVA 09 Model Test Version, page 52
4.The only open curbside space covers a marked crosswalk. May you park there?
- AYes, for less than 10 minutes
- BOnly at night when few people walk
- CYes, if you turn on your flashers
- DNo, you may not park on a crosswalk
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✓ D. No, you may not park on a crosswalk
Kansas bans parking in an intersection or on a crosswalk or sidewalk. Pedestrians need that space to cross safely.
Source: Kansas Driving Handbook - Non-Commercial Driver's Manual, AAMVA 09 Model Test Version, page 54