Parking Rules and Regulations Flashcards

When parking uphill on a street WITH a curb, you should turn your front wheels:

Answer: Away from the curb

Uphill with a curb, wheels turned away let the tire roll back into the curb and stop.

When parking on a hill where there is NO curb, you should turn your wheels:

Answer: Toward the edge of the road

With no curb, wheels should point toward the road edge so the car rolls off the roadway, not into traffic.

Parking is prohibited within what distance of a railroad crossing?

Answer: 50 feet

You may not park within 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing.

How close to the entrance of a fire station driveway may you park on the same side of the street?

Answer: No closer than 20 feet

Parking within 20 feet of a fire station driveway on the same side is prohibited.

Which of the following is legal when parking?

Answer: Parking in a marked space in a public lot

Driveways, double parking, and bridges are all prohibited parking locations.

Before leaving your parked vehicle on a street, Alaska law requires you to:

Answer: Stop the engine, set the parking brake, and remove the key

Drivers must stop the engine, set the brake, and remove the ignition key before leaving the vehicle.

You want to park in a space marked with the disability symbol but have no permit. You may:

Answer: Not park there at any time

Spaces reserved for persons with disabilities require a valid permit or plate at all times.