ParkingQuestion 61 of 125

A rough rule for parallel parking: how much longer than your car must the space be, at the least?

  1. 0.5 m
  2. 1.5 m
  3. 4 m
  4. No extra length
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Correct answer: 1.5 m

Judge the space before you enter. You need at least 1.5 m more than the length of your car.

Source: Nunavut Driver's Manual (Government of Nunavut, Motor Vehicles Division), Parallel Parking, page 46

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026