California DMV Parking Regulations 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When parking uphill WITHOUT a curb in California, your wheels should be turned:
- Straight
- Right — toward the edge of the road (Correct answer)
- Left — away from the edge of the road
- Does not matter without a curb
Correct answer: Right — toward the edge of the road
Without a curb uphill, turn wheels to the right so if the car rolls it moves off the road rather than into traffic.
Question 2: How far from a driveway entrance must you park in California?
- 3 feet
- 5 feet (Correct answer)
- 10 feet
- 15 feet
Correct answer: 5 feet
You must not park within 5 feet of a public or private driveway entrance to allow vehicles to enter and exit freely.
Question 3: Parking in a green zone means:
- Free parking with no time limit
- Time-limited parking, typically 10–15 minutes (Correct answer)
- For electric vehicles only
- Parking for people with disabilities only
Correct answer: Time-limited parking, typically 10–15 minutes
Green curbs indicate short-term time-limited parking, often 10 to 15 minutes as posted — for quick stops only.
Question 4: Where is it illegal to park in California even if no sign is posted?
- On residential streets after 10 PM
- On a bridge or overpass (Correct answer)
- Within 200 feet of a school
- In front of any business
Correct answer: On a bridge or overpass
Parking on bridges, in tunnels, on freeways, and on crosswalks is prohibited by California law regardless of posted signs.
Question 5: Double parking in California means:
- Parking in two adjacent spaces
- Parking alongside a vehicle already parked at the curb (Correct answer)
- Parking in a loading zone twice
- Parking on both sides of a divided road
Correct answer: Parking alongside a vehicle already parked at the curb
Double parking means stopping or parking alongside a vehicle that is already legally parked at the curb, blocking a travel lane.
Question 6: How far from a crosswalk at an intersection may you legally park in California?
- 5 feet
- 10 feet
- 15 feet
- 20 feet (Correct answer)
Correct answer: 20 feet
California law requires you to park at least 20 feet from any crosswalk at an intersection to preserve pedestrian visibility.
California DMV Parking Regulations 2
When parking uphill WITHOUT a curb in California, your wheels should be turned: