Oregon parking rules summary for permit-test study

Parking questions get easier when you think about blocked access, blocked sight lines, and what the car would do if it rolled unexpectedly.

Key takeaways

• Crosswalks, hydrants, driveways, and places with poor visibility are common no-parking targets because the parked car creates risk for someone else.
• Hill parking is about where the vehicle would move if the brakes failed, so wheel direction matters.
• Temporary stopping can still be illegal if it blocks traffic or hides another road user.
• Good parking answers usually protect sight lines, emergency access, and pedestrian movement at the same time.

Official handbook references

• Parking and Backing
• Turns and Intersections

Last reviewed: 2026-03-28

Practice parking rules

Related guides

• Oregon parking rules study guide
• Oregon permit test day checklist
• Parking and stopping rules on the Oregon permit test
• Right-of-way rules on the Oregon DMV test
• Sharing the road with pedestrians, bikes, and large vehicles