What three things should you do when you leave your vehicle?

Turn the motor off, set the parking brake and remove the key

Turn on the hazard lights, lock the doors and leave the motor running

Shift to neutral, open a window and remove the key

What should you do before opening your car door after parking on a street?

Look behind you for oncoming traffic

May you stop on the road side of a car that is parked at the curb?

No, never stop, stand or park there

Yes, if your hazard lights are on

Which of these places is off limits for stopping, standing or parking?

A curb 25 feet from a fire hydrant

A marked parking space on a quiet street

May you stop your vehicle within an intersection to let a passenger out?

No, stopping within an intersection is not allowed

When is it illegal to stop beside a street excavation?

When stopping there would obstruct traffic

May you stop on a highway bridge to look at the view?

No, stopping on a highway bridge or in a tunnel is not allowed

Yes, if you turn on hazard lights

Your passenger stays in the car. May you stand idling in front of a private driveway?

No, not even with someone in the car

Yes, because the car is occupied

Yes, if it is a private driveway

Outside a business or residential district, when may you park on the paved part of a highway?

Only when you cannot park off the road

Whenever the shoulder is narrow

Whenever you leave your flashers on

At night you have to leave your car on a rural highway because you cannot park off the road. Which lights should be on?

Parking lights or headlights on dim

When may a person park a bicycle on a sidewalk?

When it does not impede pedestrians or other traffic

Never, bicycles must park in the street

Besides a higher fine, what else can a repeat offense of illegal disabled parking bring?

Loss of your vehicle registration

What must a vehicle have to park in a disabled parking space?

A disabled license plate or state issued windshield card

Your parent has a disabled windshield card. When may you use it?

Only when you are transporting your parent

Any time you drive your parent’s car

Any time you run errands for your parent

May you lend your disabled parking windshield card to a friend?

Yes, if the friend is a family member

You leave your car unattended on a grade. What else must you do with the front wheels?

Turn them to the curb or side of the road

Turn them toward the center of the road

You start your car with a remote starter and leave it running. Which rule does not apply to you?

The rule about turning off the engine and removing the key

The rule about setting the brake

The rule about turning wheels on a grade

Your car was started with a remote starter. What must happen before it can be driven?

The key must be in the ignition or in the vehicle

The engine must run for five minutes

The parking lights must be turned on

When should you signal that you are going to parallel park?

After you stop beside the space

While parallel parking, when do you turn the steering wheel all the way to the left?

When your front seat is even with the rear bumper of the car ahead

When your rear wheel touches the curb

Why should you be extra careful when leaving a parking space in a residential area?

Children often play between parked cars

Parking spaces there are smaller

Parking, stopping and standing

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Questions and answers

What three things should you do when you leave your vehicle?

Turn the motor off, set the parking brake and remove the key

A parked car should be shut off, braked and without the key in it.
Chapter 7 · Chapter 7: Parking, Stopping, or Standing ↗PDF, 29 MB
What should you do before opening your car door after parking on a street?

Look behind you for oncoming traffic

An opened door can be hit by passing traffic, so check behind you first.
Chapter 7 · Chapter 7: Parking, Stopping, or Standing ↗PDF, 29 MB
May you stop on the road side of a car that is parked at the curb?

No, never stop, stand or park there

Stopping beside a car parked at the curb, known as double parking, blocks traffic and is not allowed.
Chapter 7 · Do Not Park, Stop, or Stand a Vehicle ↗PDF, 29 MB
Which of these places is off limits for stopping, standing or parking?

A crosswalk

You may not stop, stand or park on a sidewalk or in a crosswalk.
Chapter 7 · Do Not Park, Stop, or Stand a Vehicle ↗PDF, 29 MB
May you stop your vehicle within an intersection to let a passenger out?

No, stopping within an intersection is not allowed

Stopping, standing and parking are all prohibited within an intersection.
Chapter 7 · Do Not Park, Stop, or Stand a Vehicle ↗PDF, 29 MB
How far from the curb point opposite the end of a safety zone must you stay when stopping or parking?

30 feet

Do not stop between a safety zone and the curb, or within 30 feet of the curb opposite its end.
Chapter 7 · Do Not Park, Stop, or Stand a Vehicle ↗PDF, 29 MB
When is it illegal to stop beside a street excavation?

When stopping there would obstruct traffic

Do not stop, stand or park alongside or opposite a street excavation or obstruction if it would block traffic.
Chapter 7 · Do Not Park, Stop, or Stand a Vehicle ↗PDF, 29 MB
May you stop on a highway bridge to look at the view?

No, stopping on a highway bridge or in a tunnel is not allowed

Bridges, other elevated highway structures and highway tunnels are no-stopping places.
Chapter 7 · Do Not Park, Stop, or Stand a Vehicle ↗PDF, 29 MB
Where is stopping your vehicle never allowed, even for a moment?

On any railroad track

Never stop, stand or park on railroad tracks.
Chapter 7 · Do Not Park, Stop, or Stand a Vehicle ↗PDF, 29 MB
Your passenger stays in the car. May you stand idling in front of a private driveway?

No, not even with someone in the car

Whether occupied or not, a vehicle may not park or stand in front of a public or private driveway.
Chapter 7 · Do Not Park or Stand a Vehicle ↗PDF, 29 MB
What is the closest you may park to a fire hydrant?

15 feet

Do not park or stand within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
Chapter 7 · Do Not Park or Stand a Vehicle ↗PDF, 29 MB
How far must you stay from a crosswalk at an intersection when parking?

20 feet

Parking and standing are not allowed within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.
Chapter 7 · Do Not Park or Stand a Vehicle ↗PDF, 29 MB
How far before a stop sign or yield sign at the side of the road must you stay when parking?

30 feet

Do not park within 30 feet on the approach to a flashing signal, stop sign, yield sign or other roadside traffic signal.
Chapter 7 · Do Not Park or Stand a Vehicle ↗PDF, 29 MB
How far from the driveway entrance of a fire station must you stay when parking on the same side?

20 feet

Parking is not allowed within 20 feet of a fire station driveway entrance.
Chapter 7 · Do Not Park or Stand a Vehicle ↗PDF, 29 MB
You are parking across the street from a fire station entrance. How far from the entrance must you be?

75 feet

On the side of the street opposite a fire station entrance, do not park within 75 feet of it.
Chapter 7 · Do Not Park or Stand a Vehicle ↗PDF, 29 MB
What is the closest you may park to the nearest rail of a railroad crossing?

50 feet

Do not park, occupied or not, within 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing.
Chapter 7 · Do Not Park a Vehicle ↗PDF, 29 MB
Outside a business or residential district, when may you park on the paved part of a highway?

Only when you cannot park off the road

If you can pull off the road, you must not park or stand on the pavement of a rural highway.
Chapter 7 · Parking, Stopping, or Standing on a Highway Outside an Urban Area ↗PDF, 29 MB
If you must stop on a rural highway, from how far away must your vehicle be visible in each direction?

At least 200 feet

Leave room for others to pass and make sure your vehicle can be seen for at least 200 feet each way.
Chapter 7 · Parking, Stopping, or Standing on a Highway Outside an Urban Area ↗PDF, 29 MB
At night you have to leave your car on a rural highway because you cannot park off the road. Which lights should be on?

Parking lights or headlights on dim

At night, use parking lights or leave the headlights on low so others can see your car.
Chapter 7 · Parking, Stopping, or Standing on a Highway Outside an Urban Area ↗PDF, 29 MB
When may a person park a bicycle on a sidewalk?

When it does not impede pedestrians or other traffic

A bicycle may be left on a sidewalk if it does not block the normal movement of people on it.
Chapter 7 · Parking, Stopping, or Standing on a Highway Outside an Urban Area ↗PDF, 29 MB
What is the fine for a first offense of illegally parking in a disabled parking space?

$500 to $750

Illegally parking in a space reserved for people with disabilities is a misdemeanor with a $500 to $750 fine the first time.
Chapter 7 · Disabled Parking ↗PDF, 29 MB
How high can the fine for illegal disabled parking go for five or more offenses?

$1,250

The fine grows with repeat offenses, up to $1,250 for five or more.
Chapter 7 · Disabled Parking ↗PDF, 29 MB
Besides a higher fine, what else can a repeat offense of illegal disabled parking bring?

Community service

Additional disabled parking offenses also include community service.
Chapter 7 · Disabled Parking ↗PDF, 29 MB
What must a vehicle have to park in a disabled parking space?

A disabled license plate or state issued windshield card

Only vehicles with a disabled plate or the state issued removable windshield card may park there.
Chapter 7 · Disabled Parking ↗PDF, 29 MB
Your parent has a disabled windshield card. When may you use it?

Only when you are transporting your parent

The card may be used only when the disabled person it was issued to is being transported.
Chapter 7 · Disabled Parking ↗PDF, 29 MB
May you lend your disabled parking windshield card to a friend?

No, lending it is not allowed

Texas law says you may not lend your windshield identification card to someone else.
Chapter 7 · Disabled Parking ↗PDF, 29 MB
Even with a disabled plate, what may you never block?

An access or curb ramp

Access and curb ramps must stay clear for people who use them.
Chapter 7 · Disabled Parking ↗PDF, 29 MB
Why must you not park in the striped area next to a disabled parking space?

It is for wheelchair lifts

Striped areas beside disabled spaces and in front of business entrances are kept clear for wheelchair lifts.
Chapter 7 · Disabled Parking ↗PDF, 29 MB
You leave your car unattended on a grade. What else must you do with the front wheels?

Turn them to the curb or side of the road

Besides shutting off the engine, removing the key and setting the brake, turn the wheels to the curb on a grade.
Chapter 7 · Unattended Motor Vehicle ↗PDF, 29 MB
You start your car with a remote starter and leave it running. Which rule does not apply to you?

The rule about turning off the engine and removing the key

The engine and key requirements do not apply to a car started remotely without the key in the ignition.
Chapter 7 · Unattended Motor Vehicle ↗PDF, 29 MB
Your car was started with a remote starter. What must happen before it can be driven?

The key must be in the ignition or in the vehicle

Before driving, the key has to be placed in the ignition or be physically present in the car.
Chapter 7 · Unattended Motor Vehicle ↗PDF, 29 MB
When parallel parking, about how far out from the car in front of the space should you stop?

About two feet

Pull up even with the front of the car ahead, about two feet out from the space.
Chapter 7 · Parallel Parking ↗PDF, 29 MB
When should you signal that you are going to parallel park?

Before you pass the space

Signaling before you pass the spot warns the drivers behind you that you are about to stop.
Chapter 7 · Parallel Parking ↗PDF, 29 MB
In which direction do you first turn your front wheels when backing into a parallel space on the right?

All the way to the right

After checking for oncoming traffic, turn the wheels all the way right and back slowly toward the curb.
Chapter 7 · Parallel Parking ↗PDF, 29 MB
While parallel parking, when do you turn the steering wheel all the way to the left?

When your front seat is even with the rear bumper of the car ahead

Once your front seat is opposite the rear bumper of the car ahead, turn left and back slowly.
Chapter 7 · Parallel Parking ↗PDF, 29 MB
After parallel parking, about how far should your car be from the curb?

About six inches

A well parked car sits about six inches from the curb.
Chapter 7 · Parallel Parking ↗PDF, 29 MB
What is the farthest your parallel parked car may be from the curb or edge of the road?

18 inches

Never park more than 18 inches from the curb or edge of the road.
Chapter 7 · Parallel Parking ↗PDF, 29 MB
You park on a hill where there is no curb. Which way should you turn your wheels?

To the right

The hill parking diagram shows that with no curb, you turn the wheels to the right.
Chapter 7 · Parking on Hills ↗PDF, 29 MB
Why should you be extra careful when leaving a parking space in a residential area?

Children often play between parked cars

Check all mirrors and look back before and while backing, watching for children and pedestrians.
Chapter 7 · Leaving a Parking Space ↗PDF, 29 MB
Is it legal to coast downhill with the transmission in neutral?

No, it is illegal

Coasting on a downgrade in neutral is against the law because you lose engine braking and control.
Chapter 7 · Coasting ↗PDF, 29 MB

Parking, stopping and standing

Questions and answers

What three things should you do when you leave your vehicle?

What should you do before opening your car door after parking on a street?

May you stop on the road side of a car that is parked at the curb?

Which of these places is off limits for stopping, standing or parking?

May you stop your vehicle within an intersection to let a passenger out?

How far from the curb point opposite the end of a safety zone must you stay when stopping or parking?

When is it illegal to stop beside a street excavation?

May you stop on a highway bridge to look at the view?

Where is stopping your vehicle never allowed, even for a moment?

Your passenger stays in the car. May you stand idling in front of a private driveway?

What is the closest you may park to a fire hydrant?

How far must you stay from a crosswalk at an intersection when parking?

How far before a stop sign or yield sign at the side of the road must you stay when parking?

How far from the driveway entrance of a fire station must you stay when parking on the same side?

You are parking across the street from a fire station entrance. How far from the entrance must you be?

What is the closest you may park to the nearest rail of a railroad crossing?

Outside a business or residential district, when may you park on the paved part of a highway?

If you must stop on a rural highway, from how far away must your vehicle be visible in each direction?

At night you have to leave your car on a rural highway because you cannot park off the road. Which lights should be on?

When may a person park a bicycle on a sidewalk?

What is the fine for a first offense of illegally parking in a disabled parking space?

How high can the fine for illegal disabled parking go for five or more offenses?

Besides a higher fine, what else can a repeat offense of illegal disabled parking bring?

What must a vehicle have to park in a disabled parking space?

Your parent has a disabled windshield card. When may you use it?

May you lend your disabled parking windshield card to a friend?

Even with a disabled plate, what may you never block?

Why must you not park in the striped area next to a disabled parking space?

You leave your car unattended on a grade. What else must you do with the front wheels?

You start your car with a remote starter and leave it running. Which rule does not apply to you?

Your car was started with a remote starter. What must happen before it can be driven?

When parallel parking, about how far out from the car in front of the space should you stop?

When should you signal that you are going to parallel park?

In which direction do you first turn your front wheels when backing into a parallel space on the right?

While parallel parking, when do you turn the steering wheel all the way to the left?

After parallel parking, about how far should your car be from the curb?

What is the farthest your parallel parked car may be from the curb or edge of the road?

You park on a hill where there is no curb. Which way should you turn your wheels?

Why should you be extra careful when leaving a parking space in a residential area?

Is it legal to coast downhill with the transmission in neutral?

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