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California DMV Parking Test
Curb colors and parking-on-a-hill questions trip up a lot of test-takers. Learn the rules, then practice the exact questions.
Start the Parking practice test →Key parking rules to know
- White curb
- Quick stop to load/unload passengers or mail
- Green curb
- Limited-time parking (time posted)
- Yellow curb
- Loading zone — load/unload only
- Red curb
- No stopping, standing, or parking
- Blue curb
- Disabled parking — placard or plate required
- Downhill (curb or none)
- Turn wheels toward the curb/edge
- Uphill with a curb
- Turn wheels away from the curb
- Never park
- In a crosswalk, on a sidewalk, or in a crosshatched space
Ready to practice?
Test yourself on these exact rules with instant feedback.
Start the Parking practice test →Frequently Asked Questions
Which way do I turn my wheels when parking on a hill?▾
Downhill (with or without a curb): turn your wheels toward the curb or edge of the road. Uphill with a curb: turn your wheels away from the curb. Always set the parking brake.
What do the curb colors mean in California?▾
White = quick passenger/mail loading; green = limited-time parking; yellow = loading zone; red = no parking at all; blue = disabled parking with a placard or plate.
Where is parking never allowed?▾
In a crosswalk, on a sidewalk, in front of a driveway, within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, in a crosshatched (diagonal) space, or anywhere a sign or red curb prohibits it.