Parking & Stopping Rules — Louisiana

Louisiana DMV practice test: 617 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). Official test format: Class E: 40 Q, pass 32. Parking & Stopping Rules: 19 questions. Updated

Where you may park, distances from hydrants and crossings, hill parking and disabled permits.

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TopicParking & Stopping Rules
License testLouisiana Car learner's permit test (Class E)
Topic questions19 (3% of 617 total)
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Questions (19)

1. ____ greatly increase stopping distances and severity of crashes.
  1. High speeds ✓
  2. Slow speeds
  3. Night drives
  4. Uphill inclines

Answer: A. High speeds

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2. Signaling your intentions before turning, changing lanes, or driving away from a curb:
  1. Is necessary only if other traffic is present.
  2. Is a good driving habit and is required by law. ✓
  3. Is necessary only during the maneuver, not before.
  4. Is not necessary if the maneuver is done slowly.

Answer: B. Is a good driving habit and is required by law.

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3. When a curb is painted ____, it indicates a loading zone, or another parking restriction.
  1. Blue
  2. Yellow ✓
  3. White
  4. Red

Answer: B. Yellow

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4. When parallel parking, you may not park farther than ____ inches from the curb.
  1. 10
  2. 12
  3. 15
  4. 18 ✓

Answer: D. 18

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5. When parking uphill next to a curb, set the parking brake and:
  1. Keep the rear tires against the curb.
  2. Keep the front tires straight ahead.
  3. Turn your steering wheel away from the curb. ✓
  4. Turn your steering wheel toward the curb.

Answer: C. Turn your steering wheel away from the curb.

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6. Your vehicle strikes an unattended parked vehicle and you cannot locate the vehicle’s owner. You:
  1. Have done as much as you can.
  2. Must stay until the police arrive.
  3. Must leave a written notice containing your name, your address, and the circumstances of the accident. ✓
  4. May go on your way.

Answer: C. Must leave a written notice containing your name, your address, and the circumstances of the accident.

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7. When you park uphill on a street with a curb:
  1. Keep the front wheel straight and set the parking brake.
  2. Turn the front wheels away from the curb. ✓
  3. Turn the front wheels toward the curb.
  4. Turn the back wheels into the curb.

Answer: B. Turn the front wheels away from the curb.

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8. When parking uphill on a hill or incline with a curb:
  1. Turn your front wheels sharply toward the curb.
  2. Turn your front wheels slightly to the right.
  3. Turn your front wheels sharply away from the curb. ✓
  4. Keep your front wheels straight.

Answer: C. Turn your front wheels sharply away from the curb.

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9. Drivers may not park within ____ of a fire hydrant.
  1. 30 feet
  2. 20 feet
  3. 15 feet ✓
  4. 50 feet

Answer: C. 15 feet

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10. You should honk your horn when you:
  1. Are traveling through an intersection.
  2. Are passing a bicyclist.
  3. See a child who is about to run into the street. ✓
  4. Are parallel parking.

Answer: C. See a child who is about to run into the street.

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Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source

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