Maryland MVA Test Parking Rules and Regulations 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Maryland, how far must you park from a fire hydrant?
- 10 feet
- 15 feet (Correct answer)
- 20 feet
- 25 feet
Correct answer: 15 feet
Maryland law prohibits parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant to ensure emergency access.
Question 2: How far from an intersection must you not park in Maryland?
- 15 feet
- 20 feet
- 25 feet (Correct answer)
- 30 feet
Correct answer: 25 feet
You may not park within 25 feet of an intersection to maintain visibility for all drivers.
Question 3: When parking downhill next to a curb, you should turn your front wheels:
- Away from the curb
- Straight ahead
- Toward the curb (Correct answer)
- To the left regardless of curb side
Correct answer: Toward the curb
Turning wheels toward the curb when parked downhill ensures the curb will stop the vehicle if it rolls forward.
Question 4: What does a red curb marking indicate?
- 15-minute parking limit
- No stopping or parking at any time (Correct answer)
- Loading zone for commercial vehicles
- Parking reserved for emergency vehicles
Correct answer: No stopping or parking at any time
A red curb means no stopping or parking at any time, often found near fire stations and school zones.
Question 5: How far from a railroad crossing must you not park in Maryland?
- 25 feet
- 50 feet (Correct answer)
- 75 feet
- 100 feet
Correct answer: 50 feet
Parking within 50 feet of a railroad crossing is prohibited to prevent blocking the view of approaching trains.
Question 6: You are parked facing uphill with a curb to your right. Your front wheels should point:
- Toward the curb
- Away from the curb (Correct answer)
- Straight ahead
- To the left
Correct answer: Away from the curb
When facing uphill with a curb, turn wheels away from the curb so if the vehicle rolls back, the curb will stop it.
Question 7: How far from a marked crosswalk must you not park in Maryland?
- 10 feet
- 15 feet
- 20 feet (Correct answer)
- 30 feet
Correct answer: 20 feet
Parking within 20 feet of a crosswalk is prohibited to ensure pedestrians are visible to approaching drivers.
In Maryland, how far must you park from a fire hydrant?