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VA DMV Parking and Stopping Rules Questions and Answers Flashcards

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

    Answer: Turn off the engine and remove the key

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

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

    Answer: 20 feet

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

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

    Answer: No stopping, standing, or parking at any time

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

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

    Answer: Away from the roadway (toward the shoulder)

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

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

    Answer: 15 feet

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

  6. Can a driver park in a space designated for persons with disabilities without a placard in Virginia?

    Answer: No — it is a violation with a fine of up to $500

    Parking in a handicapped space without a valid placard or license plate in Virginia is illegal and carries a fine of up to $500.