In short
US road test manoeuvres vary by state. Common ones: parallel parking (CA, NY), three-point turn / K-turn (most states), bay parking (FL, TX), hill start (SF and other hilly DMVs). Check your state DMV's road test guide for what your specific test covers.
Parallel parking
Tested by CA, NY, MA, PA. Not tested by TX, FL.
Read guide →Three-point turn (K-turn)
Tested by most US states, especially NY, NJ, MA.
Read guide →Bay parking
Tested by FL, TX, AZ, NV.
Read guide →Hill start
Tested where local geography allows, particularly SF DMVs.
Read guide →Quick stop
Tested on a sampling basis in some states.
Read guide →FAQ
Which manoeuvres are on the US road test?
Varies by state. Common ones: parallel parking (CA, NY), three-point turn (NY, NJ), bay parking (FL, TX), hill start (SF). Your specific state DMV's road test guide lists what they test.
Does every US state require parallel parking?
No. California, New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts do. Texas, Florida, several others do not.
What's a K-turn?
A K-turn is the same as a three-point turn. The car's path traces a K shape.