Parking & Stopping Rules — Vermont
Vermont permit practice test: 380 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). Official test format: 20 Q, pass 16. Parking & Stopping Rules: 7 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 | Vermont Car learner's permit test |
| Topic questions | 7 (2% of 380 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
dmv.vermont.gov ✓ Verified from official source
Questions (7)
1. Parking lights should be used:
- Only during winter driving.
- Only when your vehicle is parked. ✓
- When passing another vehicle.
- When driving during the day.
Answer: B. Only when your vehicle is parked.
2. You may not park:
- On a hill.
- In a parking lot.
- On a crosswalk or in a marked bicycle lane. ✓
- Within 12 inches of the right side of the road.
Answer: C. On a crosswalk or in a marked bicycle lane.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. When parking uphill next to a curb, set the parking brake and:
- Keep the rear tires against the curb.
- Keep the front tires straight ahead.
- Turn your steering wheel away from the curb. ✓
- Turn your steering wheel toward the curb.
Answer: C. Turn your steering wheel away from the curb.
6. When parking your vehicle downhill on a two-way street:
- Turn your wheels to the right. ✓
- Turn your wheels to the left.
- Keep your wheels pointed straight ahead.
- Leave your transmission in neutral.
Answer: A. Turn your wheels to the right.
7. When parking uphill on a hill or incline with a curb:
- Turn your front wheels sharply toward the curb.
- Turn your front wheels slightly to the right.
- Turn your front wheels sharply away from the curb. ✓
- Keep your front wheels straight.
Answer: C. Turn your front wheels sharply away from the curb.
Source
Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook