MN MN Parking and Stopping Rules 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Minnesota, how close to a fire hydrant may you park?
- No closer than 10 feet (Correct answer)
- No closer than 5 feet
- No closer than 15 feet
- No closer than 20 feet
Correct answer: No closer than 10 feet
Minnesota law prohibits parking within 10 feet of a fire hydrant to ensure emergency access.
Question 2: How close to a stop sign may you legally park in Minnesota?
- No closer than 30 feet (Correct answer)
- No closer than 20 feet
- No closer than 15 feet
- No closer than 50 feet
Correct answer: No closer than 30 feet
Parking is prohibited within 30 feet of a stop sign in Minnesota to maintain visibility for all drivers.
Question 3: When parking on a downhill slope with a curb, which way should you turn your front wheels?
- Toward the curb (right) (Correct answer)
- Away from the curb (left)
- Straight — do not turn the wheels
- Either direction is acceptable
Correct answer: Toward the curb (right)
When parking downhill with a curb, turn wheels toward the curb so the vehicle rolls into the curb if the brake fails.
Question 4: When parking on an uphill slope with a curb, which way should you turn your front wheels?
- Away from the curb (left) (Correct answer)
- Toward the curb (right)
- Straight ahead
- Either direction is acceptable
Correct answer: Away from the curb (left)
When parking uphill with a curb, turn wheels away from the curb so the vehicle rolls back into the curb if the brake fails.
Question 5: In Minnesota, parking is prohibited within how many feet of a crosswalk at an intersection?
- 20 feet (Correct answer)
- 10 feet
- 30 feet
- 15 feet
Correct answer: 20 feet
Minnesota prohibits parking within 20 feet of a crosswalk at intersections to maintain visibility for pedestrians and drivers.
Question 6: What does a red curb indicate in Minnesota?
- No stopping, standing, or parking at any time (Correct answer)
- No parking but stopping to load is allowed
- Parking allowed for 15 minutes maximum
- Parking for emergency vehicles only
Correct answer: No stopping, standing, or parking at any time
A red curb means no stopping, standing, or parking at any time — even briefly.
In Minnesota, how close to a fire hydrant may you park?