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Is it legal to practice driving in a parking lot?
My driving test is in two weeks and I need more practice behind the wheel. I feel most comfortable practicing in a parking lot away from other cars and people. Can I practice driving in a parking lot?
Rob Shapiro · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Everyone assumes you can practice driving in parking lots—but what’s the truth?
There’s no simple answer to this question. Whether it is legal to practice driving in a parking lot without a license depends on where you live.
Many states do not view parking lots as roads, meaning you can technically drive there without a license. Other states disagree. Check your state’s laws on the DMV website.
Despite traffic laws not always applying to parking lots, it’s a smart idea to:
- Get permission from the owner of the parking lot (especially if it’s private property)
- Obey the rules of the road in a parking lot, including the speed limit, stop signs, one ways, and more
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