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What size space do you need to parallel park?

  1. The same length as your vehicle
  2. At least one foot longer
  3. At least three feet longer than your vehicle
  4. At least ten feet longer
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Correct answer: At least three feet longer than your vehicle

Find a space at least three feet longer than your vehicle. Turn on your signal to show you plan to park.

Source: California Driver's Handbook (DL 600, California DMV, 2025), Section 6. Navigating the Roads: Parallel Parking, page 26

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026