Parallel parking — Louisiana Permit Test

Parallel parking on the Louisiana permit test — 4 rules, each with the reason behind it and a question on it while it is fresh.

The rules

To begin parallel parking, signal and stop parallel to the front car, about 18 inches from it, with rear bumpers even.

Starting in the right spot lines your car up to slide into the space in one smooth move.

Signal, stop parallel to the front car (about 18 inches from it), with rear bumpers even.
Class D & E Driver's Guide, p.69

While parallel parking, back slowly, turning the wheel sharply right until your car is at about a 45-degree angle with the street.

That angle aims the back of your car into the space without hitting the car in front.

Back slowly, turning steering wheel sharply to the right until your car is about a 45-degree angle with the street.
Class D & E Driver's Guide, p.69

When parallel parked, your front and rear bumpers should not be closer than 2 feet from other vehicles unless the street is marked otherwise.

Leaving room lets you and the cars around you get out without bumping.

Front and rear bumpers should not be closer than two feet from the other vehicles when in parked position unless the street is otherwise marked.
Class D & E Driver's Guide, p.69

When parking along the roadway, park as far away from traffic as possible; if there is a curb, park as close to it as possible.

The closer you are to the edge, the less likely a passing car is to clip your car or your door.

When parking along the roadway, park your vehicle as far away from traffic as possible.
Class D & E Driver's Guide, p.69

On the test

When you begin to parallel park, about how far from the car in front of the space should you stop?

18 inches. Starting in the right spot lines your car up to slide into the space in one smooth move. Class D & E Driver's Guide, p.69: “Signal, stop parallel to the front car (about 18 inches from it), with rear bumpers even.”

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Where these come from

Every rule here is checked against Class D & E Driver's Guide, published by the Louisiana Department of Public Safety, and against the state code itself. Last checked 2026-10-04.