VA DMV VA DMV Parking and Stopping Rules Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

In Virginia, what is required when you park and leave your vehicle on a roadway?

Accepted Answer

Turn off the engine and remove the key

Answer

Virginia law requires drivers to turn off the engine and remove the key when leaving a vehicle unattended on a roadway.

Question 2

How close to a fire station driveway may you park in Virginia?

Accepted Answer

20 feet

Answer

Virginia prohibits parking within 20 feet of the entrance to a fire station to ensure unobstructed emergency access.

Question 3

What does it mean if a curb is painted red in Virginia?

Accepted Answer

No stopping, standing, or parking at any time

Answer

A red-painted curb in Virginia signifies a no-stopping, standing, or parking zone at all times.

Question 4

When parking on a hill without a curb in Virginia, which direction should you turn your wheels?

Accepted Answer

Away from the roadway (toward the shoulder)

Answer

Without a curb, turning your wheels toward the shoulder ensures the vehicle rolls off the road rather than into traffic if the brakes fail.

Question 5

What is the minimum distance you must maintain from a bus stop when parking in Virginia?

Accepted Answer

15 feet

Answer

Virginia prohibits parking within 15 feet of a bus stop to ensure buses can safely pull in and out.

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