Chapter 3: Parking Rules

Knowing how to park a vehicle legally and safely is a fundamental driving skill that prevents crashes, ensures traffic flow, and guarantees access for emergency vehicles and pedestrians. Improper parking can lead to fines, towing, and dangerous situations for other road users. Mastering these rules is essential for the road test and for being a considerate and law-abiding driver.

General Parking Rules

Properly parking and securing a vehicle is a multi-step process. After stopping, the driver must turn off the engine, lock the ignition, remove the key, and set the parking brake. It is also wise to close all windows and lock the doors. It is against the law in Delaware to leave the keys in a running, unattended vehicle.

Parking on a Hill:

Gravity can cause a vehicle to roll when parked on an incline. To prevent this, a driver must know how to position the front wheels correctly.