AK DMV Parking Rules and Regulations 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When parking parallel on a two-way street in Alaska, your vehicle's wheels must be within what distance of the curb?
- 18 inches (Correct answer)
- 12 inches
- 24 inches
- 36 inches
Correct answer: 18 inches
Alaska law requires parallel-parked vehicles to be within 18 inches of the curb.
Question 2: How close to a fire hydrant may you legally park in Alaska?
- No closer than 15 feet (Correct answer)
- No closer than 10 feet
- No closer than 20 feet
- No closer than 5 feet
Correct answer: No closer than 15 feet
Parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant is prohibited so firefighters have clear access.
Question 3: You may NOT park within what distance of a crosswalk at an intersection?
- 20 feet (Correct answer)
- 10 feet
- 30 feet
- 50 feet
Correct answer: 20 feet
Parking within 20 feet of a crosswalk is illegal because it blocks pedestrian visibility.
Question 4: When parking downhill on a street with a curb, which way should you turn your front wheels?
- Toward the curb (Correct answer)
- Away from the curb
- Straight ahead
- It does not matter with the parking brake set
Correct answer: Toward the curb
Turning the wheels toward the curb lets it stop the car if the brakes fail downhill.
Question 5: How close to a stop sign, yield sign, or traffic signal may you park?
- No closer than 30 feet (Correct answer)
- No closer than 15 feet
- No closer than 20 feet
- No closer than 50 feet
Correct answer: No closer than 30 feet
Parking within 30 feet of a stop sign, yield sign, or signal blocks other drivers' view of it.
Question 6: Which of these locations is it ALWAYS illegal to park?
- On a sidewalk (Correct answer)
- On a residential street at night
- In a gravel pull-out
- Facing uphill on a hill
Correct answer: On a sidewalk
Parking on a sidewalk is always prohibited because it blocks pedestrian access.
Question 7: Before opening your door after parallel parking on a street, you should:
- Check mirrors and look for traffic and cyclists (Correct answer)
- Open the door quickly to claim the space
- Turn on your hazard lights first
- Honk to warn approaching vehicles
Correct answer: Check mirrors and look for traffic and cyclists
Checking for traffic and cyclists before opening your door prevents dooring collisions.
AK DMV Parking Rules and Regulations 2
When parking parallel on a two-way street in Alaska, your vehicle's wheels must be within what distance of the curb?