MD DMV Parking Rules and Regulations 3

Question 1

When parking uphill on a street with a curb, which way should you turn your front wheels?

Accepted Answer

Away from the curb

Answer

Turning the wheels away from the curb lets the back of the front wheel catch the curb if the car rolls.

Question 2

Which way should you turn your wheels when parking on a hill with no curb?

Accepted Answer

Toward the edge of the road, whether facing uphill or downhill

Answer

Without a curb, wheels should always point toward the road edge so the car rolls off the roadway, not into traffic.

Question 3

How close to a railroad crossing may you park in Maryland?

Accepted Answer

No closer than 50 feet

Answer

Parking within 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing is prohibited.

Question 4

You may not park within what distance of the entrance to a fire station on the same side of the street?

Accepted Answer

20 feet

Answer

Parking within 20 feet of a fire station driveway entrance on the same side is prohibited.

Question 5

What must you always do before leaving your parked vehicle?

Accepted Answer

Set the parking brake and turn off the engine

Answer

Drivers must stop the engine and set the parking brake before leaving a vehicle unattended.

(MD DMV) Maryland Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test