DKT VIC Parking and Stopping Rules 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How far from an intersection controlled by traffic lights must you NOT park your vehicle in Victoria?
- Within 20 metres (Correct answer)
- Within 10 metres
- Within 30 metres
- Within 5 metres
Correct answer: Within 20 metres
Victorian road rules prohibit parking within 20 metres of an intersection that has traffic lights.
Question 2: How close to a fire hydrant are you NOT allowed to park in Victoria?
- Within 1 metre (Correct answer)
- Within 2 metres
- Within 5 metres
- Within 3 metres
Correct answer: Within 1 metre
You must not park within 1 metre of a fire hydrant so emergency services can access it quickly.
Question 3: What does a 'No Stopping' sign (or yellow painted kerb) mean?
- You cannot stop your vehicle there at any time (Correct answer)
- You can stop briefly to drop off passengers
- You can stop for up to 2 minutes
- You can stop if you use your hazard lights
Correct answer: You cannot stop your vehicle there at any time
A No Stopping sign or yellow kerb means you must not stop your vehicle at that location under any circumstances.
Question 4: When parking facing downhill next to a kerb, which way should you turn your front wheels?
- Toward the kerb (Correct answer)
- Away from the kerb
- Straight ahead
- The direction does not matter
Correct answer: Toward the kerb
When facing downhill, turning wheels toward the kerb means the kerb will stop the vehicle if the handbrake fails.
Question 5: How far before a bus stop must you NOT park in Victoria?
- 20 metres (Correct answer)
- 10 metres
- 30 metres
- 5 metres
Correct answer: 20 metres
You must not park within 20 metres before a bus stop to ensure buses can safely pull in and out.
Question 6: In a 'No Parking' zone, what are you permitted to do?
- Stop briefly to pick up or drop off passengers without leaving the vehicle (Correct answer)
- Park for up to 5 minutes
- Park if you display your hazard lights
- You cannot stop there at all
Correct answer: Stop briefly to pick up or drop off passengers without leaving the vehicle
A No Parking zone allows you to stop momentarily to pick up or set down passengers, but you must not leave the vehicle unattended.
Question 7: How far after (beyond) a bus stop must you NOT park in Victoria?
- 10 metres (Correct answer)
- 20 metres
- 5 metres
- 15 metres
Correct answer: 10 metres
You must not park within 10 metres after a bus stop to allow buses to pull out safely.
DKT VIC Parking and Stopping Rules 1
How far from an intersection controlled by traffic lights must you NOT park your vehicle in Victoria?