Parking & Stopping Rules — Tennessee
Tennessee permit practice test: 481 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). Official test format: Class D: 30 Q, 80% (24). Parking & Stopping Rules: 17 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 | Tennessee Car learner's permit test (Class D) |
| Topic questions | 17 (4% of 481 total) |
| Review status | This topic page is still being reviewed against the official handbook. Until review is finished it is hidden from search engines. |
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Questions (17)
1. You want to park downhill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels?
- Straight ahead
- Right, toward the side of the road ✓
- Left, toward the center of the road
Answer: B. Right, toward the side of the road
2. If you park facing uphill where there is no curb, set the parking brake and:
- Turn your wheels toward the edge of the road. ✓
- Turn your wheels away from the edge of the road.
- Keep your wheels facing straight.
Answer: A. Turn your wheels toward the edge of the road.
3. You want to park uphill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which direction do you turn your front wheels?
- Straight ahead
- Right, toward the side of the road ✓
- Left, toward the center of the road
Answer: B. Right, toward the side of the road
4. When passing a row of parked vehicles, you should:
- Be prepared for a person or vehicle to unexpectedly enter your lane. ✓
- Expect all other drivers and pedestrians to respect your right-of-way.
- Drive closely to the parked vehicles to allow more room for moving traffic.
Answer: A. Be prepared for a person or vehicle to unexpectedly enter your lane.
5. If you parallel park facing downward on a hill:
- Turn your wheels sharply toward the side of the road. ✓
- Turn your wheels away from the side of the road.
- Keep your wheels straight.
Answer: A. Turn your wheels sharply toward the side of the road.
6. When entering traffic after being parked at a curb, you:
- Should drive more slowly than other traffic for 200 feet.
- Should wait for a large enough gap to get up to the speed of traffic. ✓
- Should wait for the first two vehicles to pass, then drive into the lane.
Answer: B. Should wait for a large enough gap to get up to the speed of traffic.
7. If you must park your vehicle in an area not usually used for parking:
- Park with your reverse lights on.
- Make sure your vehicle is visible to drivers approaching from any direction. ✓
- Park five feet from the curb.
Answer: B. Make sure your vehicle is visible to drivers approaching from any direction.
8. It is illegal to park:
- Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
- Within 50 feet of a railroad crossing.
- Both of the above. ✓
Answer: C. Both of the above.
9. In which of the following scenarios should your wheels not be pointed straight ahead?
- When waiting to make a left turn at a traffic light.
- When parked on a hill or sloping driveway. ✓
- When parked on the side of a level roadway where there is no curb.
Answer: B. When parked on a hill or sloping driveway.
10. A curb painted red means:
- Loading zone.
- The area is reserved for picking up or dropping off passengers.
- No parking, standing, or stopping. ✓
Answer: C. No parking, standing, or stopping.
Source
Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook