Parking Regulations Flashcards
6 cards from real CALIFORNIA DMV practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
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What does a blue curb signify in California?
Answer: Disabled person parking only
Blue curbs designate parking spaces reserved exclusively for people with disabilities displaying valid placard or plates.
Parking on a sidewalk in California is:
Answer: Prohibited at all times
Parking any vehicle on a sidewalk is always prohibited in California because it obstructs pedestrian access.
When parking on a one-way street, you may park on:
Answer: Either side of the street
On one-way streets in California, you may park on either the right or left curb unless signs indicate otherwise.
How long may a vehicle be parked in the same spot on a public street before it can be cited as abandoned?
Answer: 72 hours
California law allows a vehicle parked on a public street to remain no more than 72 hours before it may be cited as abandoned.
You must turn on your headlights when parking on a highway at night and leaving your vehicle. You should also:
Answer: Place flares or triangles 200 feet back
When an emergency stop forces you to park on a highway at night, place warning devices like flares or triangles about 200 feet behind the vehicle.
Parking within how many feet of a fire station driveway is prohibited in California?
Answer: 15 feet
California prohibits parking within 15 feet of a fire station driveway on the same side of the street to ensure emergency vehicle access.