Parking Rules Flashcards

What does a white curb marking indicate?

Answer: Passenger loading and unloading only, typically limited to 5 minutes

White curbs indicate passenger loading and unloading zones only, usually with a short time limit such as 5 minutes.

How far from a railroad crossing must you not park your vehicle?

Answer: 50 feet

Parking within 50 feet of a railroad crossing is prohibited to ensure clear visibility and emergency access.

When parking facing uphill with a curb present, which direction should you turn your front wheels?

Answer: Away from the curb (left)

When parked uphill with a curb, turning wheels away from the curb means a rolling car will move backward and be caught by the curb.

You must not park within how many feet of a fire station driveway on the same side of the street?

Answer: 20 feet

Parking within 20 feet of a fire station driveway entrance is prohibited to ensure emergency vehicles can exit quickly.

What color curb marking designates parking reserved for persons with disabilities?

Answer: Blue

Blue curbs indicate parking spaces reserved exclusively for people with disabilities who display a valid placard or plate.

Double parking is best described as:

Answer: Parking alongside a vehicle already legally parked at the curb, blocking the travel lane

Double parking means stopping or parking next to a vehicle at the curb, which blocks the travel lane and is illegal.

When parallel parking, your vehicle must be parked no more than how many inches from the curb?

Answer: 12 inches

Most states require a vehicle to be parked within 12 inches of the curb when parallel parking to keep traffic lanes clear.