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.
Rules to remember9 key parking rulesShow the rules
- A green curb allows parking for a limited time, usually shown on a sign. (p. 48)
- 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)
- The legal parking position has the front and rear wheels within 18 inches of the curb. (p. 48)
- A white curb usually allows only a very short stop to pick up or drop off passengers or mail. (p. 48)
- When parked headed downhill, turn your front tires toward or into the curb or shoulder so the car rolls away from traffic. (p. 49)
- 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)
- Where angle parking is permitted, you may not park within 20 feet of a fire hydrant. (p. 50)
- 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)
- 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.
Sample parking questions
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.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.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.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