PennDOT Parking and Stopping Regulations 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Pennsylvania, parking is generally prohibited within how many feet of a stop sign?
- 10 feet
- 20 feet
- 30 feet (Correct answer)
- 50 feet
Correct answer: 30 feet
Parking within 30 feet of a stop sign is prohibited to ensure drivers can see and react to the sign.
Question 2: Which of the following is a valid reason to stop or stand in a no-parking zone in Pennsylvania?
- To make a phone call
- To pick up or drop off a passenger (Correct answer)
- To use a nearby ATM
- To eat a meal in your vehicle
Correct answer: To pick up or drop off a passenger
Standing to pick up or drop off passengers is generally permitted in no-parking zones, though stopping duration must be brief.
Question 3: In Pennsylvania, what does a yellow curb typically indicate?
- Free parking for one hour
- No parking during school hours
- Loading zone or no parking restrictions (Correct answer)
- Parking for persons with disabilities
Correct answer: Loading zone or no parking restrictions
A yellow curb typically designates a loading zone or no-parking area, though local ordinances may vary.
Question 4: How far from a fire station driveway must you park on the same side of the street in Pennsylvania?
- 10 feet
- 20 feet (Correct answer)
- 30 feet
- 50 feet
Correct answer: 20 feet
Parking within 20 feet of the entrance to a fire station on the same side of the street is prohibited.
Question 5: In Pennsylvania, parking on a bridge or in a tunnel is:
- Permitted if you leave your hazard lights on
- Permitted for no more than 10 minutes
- Prohibited under all circumstances (Correct answer)
- Permitted only for motorcycles
Correct answer: Prohibited under all circumstances
Parking on a bridge or in a tunnel is always prohibited in Pennsylvania because it creates extreme safety hazards.
Question 6: What is the maximum width of a vehicle that may be legally parked on a Pennsylvania roadway without special permits?
- 96 inches (8 feet)
- 102 inches (8.5 feet) (Correct answer)
- 108 inches (9 feet)
- 120 inches (10 feet)
Correct answer: 102 inches (8.5 feet)
Vehicles wider than 102 inches (8.5 feet) require special permits to operate on Pennsylvania roads.
Question 7: In Pennsylvania, parking is prohibited on the roadway side of a vehicle stopped or parked at a curb. This rule primarily prevents:
- Jaywalking
- Double parking (Correct answer)
- Drag racing
- Excessive speeding
Correct answer: Double parking
This rule prevents double parking, which blocks traffic lanes and creates dangerous situations for other drivers.
PennDOT Parking and Stopping Regulations 2
In Pennsylvania, parking is generally prohibited within how many feet of a stop sign?