Louisiana Permit Test: Parking Practice Questions

Correct answer: 18 inches

When parallel parked, the right wheels must be within 18 inches of the right-hand curb.

Source: Chapter 5: Safe Driving Habits – Parallel Parking

Correct answer: Stop the motor, remove the key, set the brake

Stop the motor, lock the ignition, remove the key, and set the brake before leaving a vehicle unattended.

Source: Chapter 5: Safe Driving Habits – Parallel Parking

Correct answer: No closer than 15 feet

It is against the law to park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.

Source: Chapter 5: Safe Driving Habits – Parking

Correct answer: 50 feet

Parking within 50 feet of a railroad crossing is against the law.

Source: Chapter 5: Safe Driving Habits – Parking

Correct answer: 75 feet

No parking within 20 feet of a fire station driveway on the same side, or within 75 feet on the other side.

Source: Chapter 5: Safe Driving Habits – Parking

Correct answer: 20 feet

No parking within 20 feet of a traffic signal, flashing beacon, stop sign, yield sign or traffic control signal.

Source: Chapter 5: Safe Driving Habits – Parking

Correct answer: Only short stops are permitted

White curbs mean short stops only; yellow is a loading zone or restriction; red is fire zone; blue is accessibility.

Source: Chapter 5: Safe Driving Habits – Parking

Correct answer: More than 2 feet

The guide's no-parking list includes 'more than 2 feet from the curb'; separately, when parallel parked your right wheels should be within 18 inches of the curb.

Source: Chapter 5: Safe Driving Habits – Parking (Louisiana Class D/E Driver's Guide DPSMV2052, PDF p. 75)

Correct answer: Toward the curb

Facing downhill, turn your wheels toward the curb and shift into reverse or park.

Source: Chapter 5: Safe Driving Habits – Parking