LTO LTO - Exam Reviewer Parking Rules and Regulations Questions and Answers 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the correct procedure for parallel parking?
- Pull directly into the space from the front
- Pull alongside the front vehicle, reverse at an angle into the space, then straighten (Correct answer)
- Back straight into the space from the rear
- Park perpendicularly to the curb
Correct answer: Pull alongside the front vehicle, reverse at an angle into the space, then straighten
Proper parallel parking requires pulling alongside the car ahead, reversing at an angle into the space, and then straightening the vehicle.
Question 2: What does a 'No Stopping' sign mean compared to a 'No Parking' sign?
- They mean exactly the same thing
- No Stopping prohibits even brief stops, while No Parking may allow brief stops for loading (Correct answer)
- No Parking is stricter than No Stopping
- No Stopping applies only at nighttime
Correct answer: No Stopping prohibits even brief stops, while No Parking may allow brief stops for loading
A No Stopping sign is more restrictive — it prohibits any stop at all — while a No Parking sign may allow brief stops to pick up or drop off passengers.
Question 3: A driver who parks illegally should expect which of the following consequences?
- A verbal warning only
- A traffic citation, fine, or towing of the vehicle (Correct answer)
- Nothing if parked for less than 5 minutes
- Only a notice sticker on the windshield
Correct answer: A traffic citation, fine, or towing of the vehicle
Illegal parking can result in a traffic citation, monetary fines, or the vehicle being towed at the owner's expense.
Question 4: Is it permitted to park on a bridge or inside a tunnel?
- Yes, if there is enough space
- No, parking on bridges and inside tunnels is strictly prohibited (Correct answer)
- Yes, during off-peak hours
- Only if hazard lights are turned on
Correct answer: No, parking on bridges and inside tunnels is strictly prohibited
Parking on bridges or inside tunnels is strictly prohibited because it creates dangerous obstructions and blocks emergency vehicle access.
Question 5: What is angle parking?
- Parking parallel to the curb
- Parking at an angle, typically 45 or 60 degrees, to the curb (Correct answer)
- Parking on a steep incline
- Parking in a circular driveway
Correct answer: Parking at an angle, typically 45 or 60 degrees, to the curb
Angle parking refers to positioning a vehicle at an angle — usually 45 or 60 degrees — to the curb in designated marked spaces.
Question 6: When is it permissible to park in a handicapped parking space without a disability permit?
- When all other spaces are full
- When stopping for less than 2 minutes
- It is never permissible without an authorized disability permit (Correct answer)
- When accompanying a non-disabled person briefly
Correct answer: It is never permissible without an authorized disability permit
Parking in a handicapped space without an authorized disability permit is always illegal, regardless of how briefly the stop or how full the lot is.
What is the correct procedure for parallel parking?