Nevada · Traffic Laws · Question 5 of 8
When parking parallel on a level street, your wheels should be:
- A. Within 6 inches of the curb Correct answer
- B. About 3 feet from the curb
- C. Touching the curb
- D. It does not matter as long as the car fits
Why this is the right answer
Most states require parallel-parked vehicles to be within 6 to 12 inches of the curb so traffic can pass safely and the car cannot drift into the travel lane.
How this question shows up on the Nevada permit test
Questions in the traffic laws category are common on the Nevada learner permit exam. The exam tests your knowledge of the Nevada Driver Handbook, and topics like this one show up in multiple forms: sometimes as a direct rule, sometimes as a real-world scenario, and sometimes as a "which of the following is NOT correct" question, which trips up readers who skim. Read every choice carefully and watch for the words "always," "never," and "only."
If you missed this question, do not just memorize the answer — re-read the explanation and try to put the rule in your own words. Study research consistently shows that explaining a rule out loud locks it in much better than rereading the same text.
For a deeper walkthrough of traffic laws on the permit test, read our complete guide to Traffic Laws.