VT DMV Parking Rules and Regulations 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Vermont, how close to a fire hydrant may you legally park?
- No closer than 15 feet (Correct answer)
- No closer than 5 feet
- No closer than 25 feet
- Directly beside it if under 5 minutes
Correct answer: No closer than 15 feet
Vermont law prohibits parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant so firefighters can access it quickly.
Question 2: When parking downhill next to a curb, which way should you turn your front wheels?
- Toward the curb (Correct answer)
- Away from the curb
- Straight ahead
- It does not matter if the parking brake is set
Correct answer: Toward the curb
Turning the wheels toward the curb makes the car roll into the curb and stop if the brakes fail.
Question 3: How far from a crosswalk at an intersection must you park in Vermont?
- At least 20 feet (Correct answer)
- At least 5 feet
- At least 50 feet
- At least 100 feet
Correct answer: At least 20 feet
Parking within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection blocks drivers' view of pedestrians and is prohibited.
Question 4: Which of the following places is it ALWAYS illegal to park?
- On a sidewalk (Correct answer)
- On a residential street at night
- In a paved pull-off area
- Facing uphill on a hill
Correct answer: On a sidewalk
Parking on a sidewalk is always illegal because it blocks pedestrian access.
Question 5: How far from a railroad crossing must you park your vehicle?
- At least 50 feet (Correct answer)
- At least 10 feet
- At least 20 feet
- At least 30 feet
Correct answer: At least 50 feet
Vehicles must be parked at least 50 feet from the nearest rail of a railroad crossing.
Question 6: Before leaving a parallel parking space and entering traffic, you should first:
- Check mirrors, look over your shoulder, and signal (Correct answer)
- Sound your horn to warn traffic
- Pull out quickly to merge at traffic speed
- Turn on your hazard lights
Correct answer: Check mirrors, look over your shoulder, and signal
You must check mirrors, check your blind spot, and signal before pulling into traffic, which has the right-of-way.
Question 7: What must you do every time you leave your vehicle parked on a street?
- Stop the engine, set the parking brake, and remove the key (Correct answer)
- Leave it in neutral with the parking brake off
- Leave the engine running if returning within 10 minutes
- Turn on the parking lights
Correct answer: Stop the engine, set the parking brake, and remove the key
Law requires you to stop the engine, set the parking brake, and remove the ignition key before leaving a parked vehicle.
VT DMV Parking Rules and Regulations 2
In Vermont, how close to a fire hydrant may you legally park?