ICBC Parking and Stopping Rules

Question 1

How far from a fire hydrant must you park your vehicle?

Accepted Answer

3 metres

Answer

1.5 metres

Answer

5 metres

Answer

10 metres

Question 2

Parking is generally prohibited within how many metres of a stop sign?

Accepted Answer

6 metres

Answer

3 metres

Answer

9 metres

Answer

12 metres

Question 3

When parallel parking on a two-way street, your wheels should be:

Accepted Answer

Parallel to and within 30 cm of the curb

Answer

Turned toward the curb at a 45-degree angle

Answer

Pointed outward for easy exit

Answer

Centered between the lane lines

Question 4

You may not park in front of a public or private driveway because:

Accepted Answer

It blocks access for vehicles using the driveway

Answer

It is unsightly

Answer

Driveways must remain visible from 50 metres away

Answer

It creates a blind spot for pedestrians

Question 5

What does a yellow curb marking typically indicate?

Accepted Answer

No parking or stopping is allowed

Answer

Parking is limited to 30 minutes

Answer

Parking for commercial vehicles only

Answer

Loading zone for short-term stops

Question 6

On a hill where your vehicle faces downhill, how should you position your front wheels when parking?

Accepted Answer

Turned to the right, toward the curb

Answer

Straight ahead

Answer

Turned to the left, toward traffic

Answer

Turned sharply right with the handbrake on only