WA theory test parking and stopping practice questions

Question 1

How close to an intersection without traffic lights may you park?

• No closer than 10 metres, unless a sign or line allows itCorrect answer
• No closer than 3 metres
• No closer than 20 metres
• Any distance, as long as you are not blocking a driveway

Parking too close to an intersection blocks the view for drivers turning in and out. Ten metres is measured from the nearest kerb line of the cross street.

Rule cited: Drive Safe handbook (WA Department of Transport), Parking

Question 2

How close to an intersection controlled by traffic lights may you park?

• No closer than 20 metres, unless a sign or line allows itCorrect answer
• No closer than 10 metres
• No closer than 5 metres
• There is no restriction at signalised intersections

Signalised intersections need more clear space so drivers can see the signals and turning traffic. The distance is greater than at an unsignalised intersection.

Rule cited: Drive Safe handbook (WA Department of Transport), Parking

Question 3

You are parking facing downhill next to a kerb. What should you do with the front wheels?

• Turn them towards the kerb and apply the park brakeCorrect answer
• Turn them away from the kerb and apply the park brake
• Leave them straight and apply the park brake
• Turn them towards the kerb and leave the park brake off

If the car rolls, the wheels steer it into the kerb instead of into traffic. Always set the park brake and leave the car in gear or in park.

Rule cited: Drive Safe handbook (WA Department of Transport), Parking

Question 4

You want to stop on a road that has a continuous dividing line. What must you check?

• That there is at least 3 metres of clear road between your vehicle and the lineCorrect answer
• That you are within 1 metre of the line
• That you switch on your hazard lights, whatever the gap
• That you stop for no more than five minutes

Other drivers cannot legally cross a continuous line to get past you. The three metre gap leaves them enough room to pass safely.

Rule cited: Drive Safe handbook (WA Department of Transport), Parking

Question 5

How close to a fire hydrant may you park?

• No closer than 1 metreCorrect answer
• No closer than 3 metres
• No closer than 10 metres
• You may park directly beside it if you stay with the vehicle

Firefighters need clear access to a hydrant at any hour. Keep at least one metre clear on either side.

Rule cited: Drive Safe handbook (WA Department of Transport), Parking

Question 6

What does a NO STOPPING sign mean?

• You may stop for up to two minutes to set down a passenger
• You may stop as long as you stay with the vehicle
• You must not stop at all on that length of road, even briefly to set down a passengerCorrect answer
• You may stop for as long as it takes to load or unload goods

No stopping means exactly that. These signs usually mark places where a stopped car would block sight lines or traffic flow.

Rule cited: Drive Safe handbook (WA Department of Transport), Parking

Question 7

What does a NO PARKING sign allow you to do?

• Stop for up to fifteen minutes if you stay with the vehicle
• Stop at any time as long as you do not leave the car
• Nothing, because it has exactly the same effect as a no stopping sign
• Stop briefly to pick up or set down passengers or goods, within two minutes and staying with the vehicleCorrect answer

No parking still allows a very short stop to drop someone off, provided you stay within two minutes and stay near your vehicle.

Rule cited: Drive Safe handbook (WA Department of Transport), Parking

Question 8

How must you park when you stop parallel to the kerb on a two way road?

• Facing either direction, as long as you are close to a kerb
• Facing in the direction of travel, close to and parallel with the left kerbCorrect answer
• At an angle to the kerb so the car takes up less room
• Facing the oncoming traffic so your lights are visible

Parking against the flow means driving on the wrong side of the road to get there and to leave. Keep the car parallel and close to the kerb.

Rule cited: Drive Safe handbook (WA Department of Transport), Parking

Question 9

You have parked at the kerb and are about to open your door. What must you do?

• Open the door quickly so it is exposed for less time
• Open the door and wait for traffic to move around it
• Check your mirrors and look over your shoulder, and open the door only when it is safeCorrect answer
• Rely on approaching traffic to see the door as it opens

An opening door gives a passing rider or driver no time to react. Causing danger with a door is an offence as well as a common cause of injury.

Rule cited: Drive Safe handbook (WA Department of Transport), Parking