ICBC Parking and Stopping Rules 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How far from a fire hydrant must you park your vehicle?
- 1.5 metres
- 3 metres (Correct answer)
- 5 metres
- 10 metres
Correct answer: 3 metres
You must park no closer than 3 metres (about 10 feet) from a fire hydrant.
Question 2: Parking is generally prohibited within how many metres of a stop sign?
- 3 metres
- 6 metres (Correct answer)
- 9 metres
- 12 metres
Correct answer: 6 metres
You must not park within 6 metres of a stop sign to ensure visibility for all drivers.
Question 3: When parallel parking on a two-way street, your wheels should be:
- Turned toward the curb at a 45-degree angle
- Parallel to and within 30 cm of the curb (Correct answer)
- Pointed outward for easy exit
- Centered between the lane lines
Correct answer: Parallel to and within 30 cm of the curb
When parallel parked, your vehicle must be positioned parallel to and within 30 cm of the curb.
Question 4: You may not park in front of a public or private driveway because:
- It is unsightly
- It blocks access for vehicles using the driveway (Correct answer)
- Driveways must remain visible from 50 metres away
- It creates a blind spot for pedestrians
Correct answer: It blocks access for vehicles using the driveway
Blocking a driveway prevents vehicles from entering or exiting, which is illegal and hazardous.
Question 5: What does a yellow curb marking typically indicate?
- Parking is limited to 30 minutes
- No parking or stopping is allowed (Correct answer)
- Parking for commercial vehicles only
- Loading zone for short-term stops
Correct answer: No parking or stopping is allowed
A yellow curb marking generally indicates a no parking or no stopping zone.
Question 6: On a hill where your vehicle faces downhill, how should you position your front wheels when parking?
- Straight ahead
- Turned to the left, toward traffic
- Turned to the right, toward the curb (Correct answer)
- Turned sharply right with the handbrake on only
Correct answer: Turned to the right, toward the curb
When facing downhill, turn your wheels to the right so the vehicle rolls into the curb if the brakes fail.
ICBC Parking and Stopping Rules 1
How far from a fire hydrant must you park your vehicle?