California DMV Parking Regulations 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How far from a fire hydrant must you park in California?
- 10 feet
- 15 feet (Correct answer)
- 20 feet
- 25 feet
Correct answer: 15 feet
California law requires vehicles to park at least 15 feet away from a fire hydrant to ensure emergency access.
Question 2: Parking in a red zone in California means:
- Parking is restricted to 15 minutes
- No stopping, standing, or parking at any time (Correct answer)
- Only commercial vehicles may park there
- Parking is allowed after business hours
Correct answer: No stopping, standing, or parking at any time
Red curb zones prohibit all stopping, standing, and parking at all times for all vehicles.
Question 3: A yellow curb in California indicates:
- No parking, but stopping is allowed for loading/unloading (Correct answer)
- Disabled parking only
- Parking restricted to 30 minutes
- No stopping at any time
Correct answer: No parking, but stopping is allowed for loading/unloading
Yellow curbs allow momentary stops for commercial loading and unloading only during posted hours — drivers must stay with the vehicle.
Question 4: How close to a stop sign may you legally park in California?
- Within 5 feet
- Within 10 feet (Correct answer)
- Within 15 feet
- Within 20 feet
Correct answer: Within 10 feet
California law prohibits parking within 10 feet of a stop sign to maintain clear visibility for all drivers approaching the intersection.
Question 5: When parking on a downhill slope with a curb in California, your front wheels should be turned:
- Straight ahead
- Away from the curb (left, toward traffic)
- Into the curb (right) (Correct answer)
- Fully to the left regardless of side
Correct answer: Into the curb (right)
When parking downhill with a curb, turn your front wheels into (toward) the curb so the vehicle rolls into the curb if the brakes fail.
Question 6: A white curb in California indicates:
- No parking at any time
- Passenger loading/unloading only (Correct answer)
- Metered parking zone
- Delivery vehicles only
Correct answer: Passenger loading/unloading only
White curbs are reserved for passenger loading and unloading — stopping is brief and drivers must remain with the vehicle.
California DMV Parking Regulations 1
How far from a fire hydrant must you park in California?