Parking & Stopping Rules — Alaska
Alaska DMV practice test: 372 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). Official test format: practice: 20 Q, pass 16. Parking & Stopping Rules: 13 questions.
Where you may park, distances from hydrants and crossings, hill parking and disabled permits.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | Parking & Stopping Rules |
| License test | Alaska Car learner's permit test |
| Topic questions | 13 (3% of 372 total) |
| Review status | This topic page is still being reviewed against the official handbook. Until review is finished it is hidden from search engines. |
Official handbook
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Questions (13)
1. When parked facing downhill, the front wheels of your vehicle should be:
- Turned toward the curb or shoulder. ✓
- Pointed straight ahead.
- Aiming any direction.
- Turned away from the curb.
Answer: A. Turned toward the curb or shoulder.
2. ____ greatly increase stopping distances and severity of crashes.
- High speeds ✓
- Slow speeds
- Night drives
- Uphill inclines
Answer: A. High speeds
3. It is illegal to park within ____ of a fire hydrant.
- 25 feet
- 15 feet ✓
- 30 feet
- 20 feet
Answer: B. 15 feet
4. Signaling your intentions before turning, changing lanes, or driving away from a curb:
- Is necessary only if other traffic is present.
- Is a good driving habit and is required by law. ✓
- Is necessary only during the maneuver, not before.
- Is not necessary if the maneuver is done slowly.
Answer: B. Is a good driving habit and is required by law.
5. You may park or stop along the shoulder of the freeway:
- As long as you turn on your four-way (emergency) flashers.
- If no part of your vehicle is on the road.
- If you need to look at a map for directions.
- Only if you have an emergency. ✓
Answer: D. Only if you have an emergency.
6. When parking in an uphill direction on a roadway with a curb, your front wheels:
- Should point straight ahead.
- Should turn away from the curb. ✓
- Should turn toward the curb.
- May face in any direction, as long as you set the parking brake.
Answer: B. Should turn away from the curb.
7. When you park uphill on a street with a curb:
- Keep the front wheel straight and set the parking brake.
- Turn the front wheels away from the curb. ✓
- Turn the front wheels toward the curb.
- Turn the back wheels into the curb.
Answer: B. Turn the front wheels away from the curb.
8. Your vehicle strikes an unattended parked vehicle and you cannot locate the vehicle’s owner. You:
- Have done as much as you can.
- Must stay until the police arrive.
- Must leave a written notice containing your name, your address, and the circumstances of the accident. ✓
- May go on your way.
Answer: C. Must leave a written notice containing your name, your address, and the circumstances of the accident.
9. Parking lights may only be used:
- When a vehicle is parked. ✓
- When visibility is poor.
- Within one hour of sunset or sunrise.
- When a vehicle is being driven under the speed limit.
Answer: A. When a vehicle is parked.
10. When parallel parking between two cars, you should first:
- Turn your wheels to the left.
- Turn your wheels to the right.
- Pull up even with the car in front of your desired parking space. ✓
- Back slowly.
Answer: C. Pull up even with the car in front of your desired parking space.
Source
Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook