AK DMV Parking Rules and Regulations 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

18 inches

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

No closer than 15 feet

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

20 feet

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Toward the curb

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

No closer than 30 feet

Answer

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

(AK DMV) Alaska Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test