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What you need to know

Park only where it is legal and where you do not block or endanger others. Signs and curb markings tell you the rules, and you must read the whole sign for times, days and limits. Never park in front of a driveway, on a crosswalk, on a sidewalk, or in a way that blocks a lane, a bike lane or a fire lane.

Keep clear distances from key places. Stay at least 5 metres from a fire hydrant, and at least 6 metres from a crosswalk at an intersection, a stop sign or a traffic signal. At a railway crossing, stay at least 15 metres away. These gaps keep sightlines open and leave room for emergency vehicles.

When you park on a hill, turn your wheels so that the car will roll away from traffic if the brakes fail. Facing downhill with a curb, turn the wheels toward the curb. Facing uphill with a curb, turn them away from the curb. With no curb, turn the wheels toward the edge of the road. Always set the parking brake and check for cyclists and traffic before opening your door.

Learn to Drive Smart: Parking · Where not to park · Railway crossings · Parking on hills · Vehicle safety · Parallel parking · Right of way

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  1. 1. What is the minimum distance you must park from a fire hydrant?

    Answer: 5 metres

    Keep at least 5 metres clear so firefighters can reach the hydrant at once.

    Learn to Drive Smart: Parking · Where not to park

  2. 2. How close may you park to the approach side of a crosswalk at an intersection?

    Answer: At least 6 metres away

    Parking close to a crosswalk blocks the view of pedestrians and of drivers. Stay at least 6 metres back.

    Learn to Drive Smart: Parking · Where not to park

  3. 3. What is the minimum distance from a railway crossing at which you may park?

    Answer: 15 metres

    Stay at least 15 metres from a railway crossing so that you do not block the view of trains or the road.

    Learn to Drive Smart: Parking · Railway crossings

  4. 4. You are parking facing uphill next to a curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels?

    Answer: Away from the curb

    If the car rolls back, the front of the tire will catch the curb. Turn the wheels away from the curb when facing uphill.

    Learn to Drive Smart: Parking · Parking on hills

  5. 5. You are parking facing downhill next to a curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels?

    Answer: Toward the curb

    If the car rolls forward, the tires will catch the curb. Turn the wheels toward the curb when facing downhill.

    Learn to Drive Smart: Parking · Parking on hills

  6. 6. Which of the following is a place where you must not park?

    Answer: In front of a driveway

    Blocking a driveway stops people from entering or leaving. Leave driveways and lane entrances clear.

    Learn to Drive Smart: Parking · Where not to park

  7. 7. Before leaving your vehicle parked at the roadside, what should you do?

    Answer: Set the parking brake and turn off the engine

    Secure your vehicle with the parking brake and take the key. Lock the doors and keep valuables out of sight.

    Learn to Drive Smart: Parking

  8. 8. Which side of the vehicle should you leave from when parked beside a curb?

    Answer: The curb side if you can do so safely

    Leaving from the curb side keeps you away from passing traffic. If you must use the traffic side, check mirrors and your blind spot first.

    Learn to Drive Smart: Parking · Vehicle safety

  9. 9. How far from the curb should you park when parallel parking?

    Answer: Within 30 cm

    Park close to the curb, generally within about 30 centimetres, so that you leave the traffic lane clear.

    Learn to Drive Smart: Parking · Parallel parking

  10. 10. You are leaving a parking space on a busy street. Who has the right of way?

    Answer: Traffic already on the road

    Vehicles pulling out from a parking space must yield to traffic on the road. Signal, check your blind spot and enter only when there is a safe gap.

    Learn to Drive Smart: Parking · Right of way

Questions people ask
How close can I park to a fire hydrant?
At least 5 metres. Leaving the hydrant clear lets firefighters connect hoses quickly.
How far from a crosswalk must I park?
At least 6 metres from the approach side of a crosswalk at an intersection, and the same from a stop sign or traffic signal.
Which way should I turn the wheels when parking uphill with a curb?
Turn them away from the curb so the car rolls back against it if the brakes fail.
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Rules summarised from ICBC's Learn to Drive Smart guide. Questions written by PassRank. These are not the official ICBC knowledge test questions.