Parking and Stopping Test

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1.Youre driving in and want to stop for a quick coffee. Can you park at the corner of an intersection?

A) Yes, if youre only stopping for a minute

B) Yes, as long as your hazard lights are on

C) No u2014 parking near intersections is prohibited

D) Only if theres no pedestrian crossing nearby

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Explanation: Parking (and even stopping) is not allowed within 5 meters of an intersection. This rule ensures visibility and safety for turning vehicles and pedestrians.

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Parking and Stopping Test

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2.You see a blue sign with a white P and a time range below it. What does this indicate?

A) No parking during that time

B) Permit-only parking

C) Private parking zone, entry forbidden

D) Designated parking zone with time limits

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Explanation: A blue sign with a white P typically marks a public parking area. If time ranges are mentioned, they indicate time-limited parking u2014 youll need to use a disc or pay during those hours.

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Parking and Stopping Test

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3.Where is it never allowed to park or stop?

A) In front of your own driveway

B) On the sidewalk

C) At a service station

D) In a marked parking bay

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Explanation: Parking or stopping on sidewalks is always illegal in France unless specifically permitted by signs or markings. It obstructs pedestrians and can incur fines or towing.

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Parking and Stopping Test

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4.You’re stopping at a bus stop to drop off a friend. Is that allowed?

A) Yes, but only if no bus is present

B) No u2014 stopping at bus stops is prohibited

C) Yes, as long as you stay inside the vehicle

D) Yes, but you must leave your lights on

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Explanation: Stopping or parking at bus stops is strictly prohibited to ensure buses can safely pick up and drop off passengers. Even brief stops can cause disruptions and result in fines.

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Parking and Stopping Test

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5.You see a fire hydrant painted on the ground with a yellow border. Can you park next to it?

A) Yes, if its not in use

B) Only if you’re inside the vehicle

C) No u2014 blocking a fire hydrant is prohibited

D) Yes, during nighttime only

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Explanation: Parking or stopping near a fire hydrant is illegal in France, as it may prevent emergency services from accessing critical water supplies during a fire.

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Parking and Stopping Test

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6.In which of the following locations are you allowed to park?

A) Within 5 meters of a pedestrian crossing

B) Double-parked beside another vehicle

C) In a marked bay with no time restriction signs

D) On the central island of a roundabout

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Explanation: You may park in clearly marked bays unless signage indicates restrictions. However, parking near crossings, double-parking, or on roundabouts is dangerous and prohibited.

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Parking and Stopping Test

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7.You stop momentarily in a bus lane marked with a solid white line. What is the rule?

A) You can stop for passengers

B) You may use it only if its outside peak hours

C) You may enter it to turn right

D) You must not stop or drive in it at all

Correct! Wrong!

Explanation: Bus lanes marked by solid lines are exclusively reserved for buses (and sometimes taxis or bikes, if indicated). Stopping or using them, even briefly, is illegal and dangerous.

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Parking and Stopping Test

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8.How close can you legally park to a pedestrian crossing?

A) 1 meter

B) 3 meters

C) 5 meters

D) 10 meters

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Explanation: Parking is prohibited within 5 meters of a pedestrian crossing to ensure clear visibility for both drivers and pedestrians. Violating this rule risks fines and endangers lives.

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Parking and Stopping Test

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9.If a road has yellow or red markings on the roadside, what does it mean?

A) Only taxis may park

B) No parking is allowed

C) Loading and unloading zone

D) Residents only parking

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Explanation: Yellow or red lines on the roadside are clear indicators that parking is prohibited in that area, regardless of vehicle type. These markings are placed to prevent vehicles from obstructing essential areas such as fire hydrants, emergency access routes, or areas prone to traffic congestion.

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Parking and Stopping Test

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10.How close to an intersection can you legally park in Portugal?

A) 10 meters

B) 3 meters

C) 5 meters or more

D) Right up to the edge

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Explanation: You must maintain a minimum of 5 meters from an intersection when parking your vehicle. This rule is in place to ensure that vehicles approaching the junction have clear visibility of other road users, which reduces the risk of collisions.

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Parking and Stopping Test

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11.Where is parking prohibited in relation to a bus stop in Portugal?

A) 5 meters before and after the stop

B) 25 meters before and 5 meters after the stop

C) 10 meters before and after the stop

D) Only at the stop itself

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Explanation: In Portugal, vehicles are not allowed to park within 25 meters before and 5 meters after a bus stop. This extended no-parking zone ensures that buses have adequate space to pull over and then re-enter traffic without being blocked by parked cars. Violating this rule can endanger public transport users and disrupt traffic flow.

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Parking and Stopping Test

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12.What is the minimum distance you must keep from a tram stop when parking?

A) 6 meters

B) 8 meters

C) 10 meters

D) No restriction

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Explanation: When parking near tram stops in Portugal, you must keep at least 6 meters of space. Trams require extra clearance due to their fixed rails and turning radius, and stopping too close can block tram movement or put passengers at risk.

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Parking and Stopping Test

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13.Are there time-based parking restrictions in Portugal?

A) No, parking rules are always the same

B) Yes, but only in rural areas

C) Yes, sometimes parking is restricted during daytime hours

D) Yes, only during weekends

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Explanation: In many urban and tourist-heavy areas of Portugal, parking restrictions apply during specific hours, particularly in the daytime. These could include paid parking zones or time-limited areas where vehicles must move after a set period.

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Parking and Stopping Test

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14.In which areas are you most likely to encounter strict or timed parking regulations in Portugal?

A) National parks

B) Large cities and tourist centers

C) Highways

D) Villages

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Explanation: While general parking rules apply across the country, strict enforcement and additional restrictions (such as timed parking, permit-only zones, or metered areas) are most common in large cities and tourist destinations.