Colorado Permit Test: Parking Practice Questions

Correct answer: $350 to $5,000

It is a misdemeanor punishable by a $350–$5,000 fine, possible jail, loss of driving privileges or impoundment.

Source: Traffic Signs

Correct answer: No, it is for van access only, at all times

Crosshatched sections are for van access only and parking is not allowed at any time.

Source: Traffic Signs

Correct answer: The placard owner must be entering or exiting the vehicle

The person who owns the placard must be entering or exiting the vehicle; using someone else's placard brings double fines.

Source: Traffic Signs

Correct answer: Low gear

Leave a standard transmission in low gear uphill and in reverse downhill, and set the emergency brake.

Source: Parking

Correct answer: No closer than 15 feet

You may not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.

Source: Parking

Correct answer: At least 30 feet

No parking within 30 feet of a traffic signal, stop sign or railroad crossing.

Source: Parking

Correct answer: Within 12 inches

Your vehicle must be within 12 inches of the curb or as close as possible to the outside edge of the shoulder.

Source: Parking

Correct answer: Away from the curb

Uphill with a curb, turn the front wheels away from the curb and let the car roll back until the wheel rests against it.

Source: Parking

Correct answer: To the right in both cases

With no curb, turn your front wheels to the right whether headed uphill or downhill so the car rolls off the highway.

Source: Parking

Correct answer: Yes, from sunset to sunrise or when visibility is under 1,000 feet

Any vehicle parked alongside the road, attended or not, must have parking lights on from sunset to sunrise or when visibility is under 1,000 feet.

Source: Hills, Curves and Night Driving