AK DMV Parking Rules and Regulations 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When parking uphill on a street WITH a curb, you should turn your front wheels:
- Away from the curb (Correct answer)
- Toward the curb
- Straight ahead
- Either direction is acceptable
Correct answer: Away from the curb
Uphill with a curb, wheels turned away let the tire roll back into the curb and stop.
Question 2: When parking on a hill where there is NO curb, you should turn your wheels:
- Toward the edge of the road (Correct answer)
- Toward the center of the road
- Straight ahead
- Uphill regardless of direction
Correct 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.
Question 3: Parking is prohibited within what distance of a railroad crossing?
- 50 feet (Correct answer)
- 20 feet
- 30 feet
- 100 feet
Correct answer: 50 feet
You may not park within 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing.
Question 4: How close to the entrance of a fire station driveway may you park on the same side of the street?
- No closer than 20 feet (Correct answer)
- No closer than 10 feet
- No closer than 30 feet
- No closer than 75 feet
Correct answer: No closer than 20 feet
Parking within 20 feet of a fire station driveway on the same side is prohibited.
Question 5: Which of the following is legal when parking?
- Parking in a marked space in a public lot (Correct answer)
- Parking in front of a private driveway
- Double parking next to a parked car
- Parking on a bridge
Correct answer: Parking in a marked space in a public lot
Driveways, double parking, and bridges are all prohibited parking locations.
Question 6: Before leaving your parked vehicle on a street, Alaska law requires you to:
- Stop the engine, set the parking brake, and remove the key (Correct answer)
- Leave the engine idling if below freezing
- Only lock the doors
- Turn on the parking lights
Correct 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.
Question 7: You want to park in a space marked with the disability symbol but have no permit. You may:
- Not park there at any time (Correct answer)
- Park for up to 15 minutes
- Park only after business hours
- Park if the lot is otherwise full
Correct answer: Not park there at any time
Spaces reserved for persons with disabilities require a valid permit or plate at all times.
AK DMV Parking Rules and Regulations 3
When parking uphill on a street WITH a curb, you should turn your front wheels: