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Nevada permit test: parking

Colored curbs, parallel parking, parking on hills and no-parking zones. 12 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.

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  1. A green curb allows parking for a limited time, usually shown on a sign. (p. 48)
  2. If you must stop on a highway, use parking lights or four-way flashers when visibility is poor or between sunset and sunrise. (p. 48)
  3. The legal parking position has the front and rear wheels within 18 inches of the curb. (p. 48)
  4. A white curb usually allows only a very short stop to pick up or drop off passengers or mail. (p. 48)
  5. When parked headed downhill, turn your front tires toward or into the curb or shoulder so the car rolls away from traffic. (p. 49)
  6. Do not park within 20 feet of a fire station driveway on its side, or within 75 feet of the entrance on the opposite side. (p. 50)
  7. Where angle parking is permitted, you may not park within 20 feet of a fire hydrant. (p. 50)
  8. Parking in a space marked with the international symbol of access without the placard or plate is illegal; the minimum fine is $250. (p. 50)
  9. Never park within 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad. (p. 50)

Taken from the explanations to checked practice questions; page numbers link to the official handbook.

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Sample parking questions

  1. 1.When you parallel park next to a curb, how close must your wheels be?

    • AWithin 12 inches
    • BWithin 24 inches
    • CWithin 6 inches
    • DWithin 18 inches
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    ✓ D. Within 18 inches

    The legal parking position has the front and rear wheels within 18 inches of the curb.

    Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (DMV 700) (DMV 700 March 2024), page 48

  2. 2.You want to angle park near a fire hydrant. How far away must you be?

    • AAt least 20 feet
    • BAt least 10 feet
    • CAt least 15 feet
    • DAt least 50 feet
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    ✓ A. At least 20 feet

    Where angle parking is permitted, you may not park within 20 feet of a fire hydrant.

    Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (DMV 700) (DMV 700 March 2024), page 50

  3. 3.You are parking downhill next to a curb. Which way should you turn your front wheels?

    • AStraight ahead
    • BToward the curb
    • CAway from the curb
    • DToward the street
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    ✓ B. Toward the curb

    When parked headed downhill, turn your front tires toward or into the curb or shoulder so the car rolls away from traffic.

    Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (DMV 700) (DMV 700 March 2024), page 49

  4. 4.What does a green-painted curb usually mean?

    • ADisabled parking only
    • BParking for a limited time
    • CNo stopping at any time
    • DLoading zone only
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    ✓ B. Parking for a limited time

    A green curb allows parking for a limited time, usually shown on a sign.

    Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (DMV 700) (DMV 700 March 2024), page 48