DKT VIC Parking and Stopping Rules 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does a '1P' parking sign mean?
- You may park for up to 1 hour during the times shown (Correct answer)
- You must pay $1 to park
- Only 1 vehicle may park in that space at a time
- You must move your vehicle within 1 minute
Correct answer: You may park for up to 1 hour during the times shown
1P means time-limited parking of up to 1 hour, and the restriction applies during the hours displayed on the sign.
Question 2: When parking facing uphill next to a kerb, where should you turn your front wheels?
- Away from the kerb (Correct answer)
- Toward the kerb
- Straight ahead
- Either direction is acceptable
Correct answer: Away from the kerb
When facing uphill, turning wheels away from the kerb means the vehicle will roll back into the kerb if the handbrake fails.
Question 3: How far from a railway level crossing must you NOT park in Victoria?
- Within 20 metres (Correct answer)
- Within 10 metres
- Within 5 metres
- Within 30 metres
Correct answer: Within 20 metres
You must not park within 20 metres of a railway level crossing to maintain clear sightlines and access.
Question 4: What must you always do before leaving your parked vehicle unattended?
- Apply the handbrake and remove the ignition key (Correct answer)
- Only remove the ignition key
- Only apply the handbrake
- Leave the engine running if stopping for under a minute
Correct answer: Apply the handbrake and remove the ignition key
You must always apply the handbrake and remove the key before leaving a vehicle unattended to prevent it rolling away or being stolen.
Question 5: During a clearway period, when are you allowed to stop your vehicle?
- You are never permitted to stop during the times displayed (Correct answer)
- Only in an emergency
- For up to 2 minutes if hazard lights are on
- To pick up or drop off passengers
Correct answer: You are never permitted to stop during the times displayed
During clearway hours you must not stop at all — clearways exist to maximise traffic flow during peak periods.
Question 6: When parallel parking on the road, what is the correct general procedure?
- Signal, pull alongside the car in front, then reverse carefully into the space (Correct answer)
- Pull directly in front of the space and drive straight back
- Reverse into the space from the middle of the lane
- Signal only when you are ready to leave the space
Correct answer: Signal, pull alongside the car in front, then reverse carefully into the space
You should signal your intention, position parallel to the vehicle in front, then reverse into the space while watching your mirrors and surroundings.
Question 7: When parking at night on a road with a speed limit above 80 km/h, what must you do?
- Leave your parking lights on (Correct answer)
- Leave your headlights on high beam
- Leave your hazard lights flashing
- There is no special requirement
Correct answer: Leave your parking lights on
On roads with a speed limit over 80 km/h, you must leave parking lights on so your vehicle is visible to approaching drivers at night.
DKT VIC Parking and Stopping Rules 2
What does a '1P' parking sign mean?