Maryland MVA Test Parking Rules and Regulations 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does a yellow curb typically indicate?
- No parking at any time
- Loading and unloading only (Correct answer)
- 30-minute parking limit for all vehicles
- Parking for taxis only
Correct answer: Loading and unloading only
Yellow curbs designate loading and unloading zones where drivers may stop briefly but may not leave the vehicle unattended.
Question 2: How far from a stop sign or traffic signal must you not park in Maryland?
- 20 feet
- 25 feet
- 30 feet (Correct answer)
- 50 feet
Correct answer: 30 feet
Parking within 30 feet of a stop sign or traffic signal is prohibited to maintain clear visibility of traffic control devices.
Question 3: In Maryland, on a one-way street, where is parking generally permitted?
- Only the right side
- Only the left side
- Both sides unless otherwise posted (Correct answer)
- Neither side without a permit
Correct answer: Both sides unless otherwise posted
On one-way streets, parking is generally allowed on both sides unless signs indicate otherwise.
Question 4: How far from a fire station driveway must you not park on the SAME side of the street?
- 10 feet
- 15 feet
- 20 feet (Correct answer)
- 30 feet
Correct answer: 20 feet
You must not park within 20 feet of a fire station driveway on the same side to allow emergency vehicles to exit quickly.
Question 5: What is 'double parking'?
- Parking in two adjacent spaces
- Parking alongside a vehicle already parked at the curb (Correct answer)
- Parking in a handicapped space without a permit
- Parking in the same spot twice in one day
Correct answer: Parking alongside a vehicle already parked at the curb
Double parking means parking alongside a vehicle that is already legally parked at the curb, blocking a lane of traffic.
Question 6: When parking on a hill with NO curb, your wheels should be turned:
- Toward the edge of the road (Correct answer)
- Away from the edge of the road
- Straight ahead
- Depends solely on which way you face
Correct answer: Toward the edge of the road
Without a curb, always turn wheels toward the edge of the road so a rolling vehicle moves away from traffic.
Question 7: How far from a driveway entrance must you not park in Maryland?
- 5 feet (Correct answer)
- 10 feet
- 15 feet
- 20 feet
Correct answer: 5 feet
Parking within 5 feet of a driveway entrance is prohibited to allow vehicles to enter and exit safely.
Maryland MVA Test Parking Rules and Regulations 2
What does a yellow curb typically indicate?