VA DMV VA DMV Parking and Stopping Rules Questions and Answers 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Virginia, where are you NOT allowed to park regarding a stop sign?
- Within 10 feet of a stop sign
- Within 20 feet of a stop sign
- Within 30 feet of a stop sign (Correct answer)
- Within 50 feet of a stop sign
Correct answer: Within 30 feet of a stop sign
Virginia prohibits parking within 30 feet of a stop sign to maintain sight distance and traffic flow.
Question 2: When may you double-park your vehicle in Virginia?
- When making quick deliveries
- When your hazard lights are on
- When loading passengers
- Never — double parking is prohibited (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Never — double parking is prohibited
Double parking is prohibited in Virginia regardless of how briefly you stop or whether hazard lights are activated.
Question 3: How far from a crosswalk may you park in Virginia?
- 10 feet
- 15 feet
- 20 feet (Correct answer)
- 25 feet
Correct answer: 20 feet
Virginia law prohibits parking within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection to protect pedestrian visibility.
Question 4: What does a yellow curb indicate in Virginia?
- Handicapped parking only
- No parking at any time
- Loading zone — no parking, temporary stopping may be allowed (Correct answer)
- Timed parking zone
Correct answer: Loading zone — no parking, temporary stopping may be allowed
A yellow curb in Virginia typically designates a loading zone where parking is prohibited but brief stops for loading and unloading may be permitted.
Question 5: When is it legal to stop, stand, or park in a bike lane in Virginia?
- Never — it is always prohibited (Correct answer)
- When making quick deliveries
- When activating hazard lights
- Only during non-peak hours
Correct answer: Never — it is always prohibited
Virginia prohibits stopping, standing, or parking in a designated bike lane at all times unless directed by a traffic officer.
Question 6: What is required when parking on a public road in Virginia at night?
- Headlights must remain on
- Parking lights must remain on
- Hazard lights must remain on
- No special requirement if within 500 feet of a streetlight or if clearly visible (Correct answer)
Correct answer: No special requirement if within 500 feet of a streetlight or if clearly visible
Virginia does not require special lighting for a legally parked vehicle that is clearly visible or within 500 feet of a streetlight, but headlights or parking lights should be used if visibility is limited.
In Virginia, where are you NOT allowed to park regarding a stop sign?