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Parking Rules and Regulations Flashcards

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  1. When parking parallel on a two-way street in Alaska, your vehicle's wheels must be within what distance of the curb?

    Answer: 18 inches

    Alaska law requires parallel-parked vehicles to be within 18 inches of the curb.

  2. How close to a fire hydrant may you legally park in Alaska?

    Answer: No closer than 15 feet

    Parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant is prohibited so firefighters have clear access.

  3. You may NOT park within what distance of a crosswalk at an intersection?

    Answer: 20 feet

    Parking within 20 feet of a crosswalk is illegal because it blocks pedestrian visibility.

  4. When parking downhill on a street with a curb, which way should you turn your front wheels?

    Answer: Toward the curb

    Turning the wheels toward the curb lets it stop the car if the brakes fail downhill.

  5. How close to a stop sign, yield sign, or traffic signal may you park?

    Answer: No closer than 30 feet

    Parking within 30 feet of a stop sign, yield sign, or signal blocks other drivers' view of it.

  6. Which of these locations is it ALWAYS illegal to park?

    Answer: On a sidewalk

    Parking on a sidewalk is always prohibited because it blocks pedestrian access.

  7. Before opening your door after parallel parking on a street, you should:

    Answer: Check mirrors and look for traffic and cyclists

    Checking for traffic and cyclists before opening your door prevents dooring collisions.