MO DMV Parking Rules and Regulations 2

Question 1

When parallel parking on a two-way street in Missouri, your vehicle's wheels must be within how many inches of the curb?

Accepted Answer

18 inches

Answer

Missouri law requires parked vehicles to be within 18 inches of the curb.

Question 2

How close to a fire hydrant may you legally park in Missouri?

Accepted Answer

No closer than 15 feet

Answer

You must park at least 15 feet away from a fire hydrant so emergency crews have access.

Question 3

You are parking downhill on a street with a curb. Which way should you turn your front wheels?

Accepted Answer

Toward the curb

Answer

Turning the wheels toward the curb lets it stop the car if the brakes fail while parked downhill.

Question 4

How close to a crosswalk at an intersection may you park in Missouri?

Accepted Answer

No closer than 20 feet

Answer

Parking within 20 feet of a crosswalk blocks the view between pedestrians and drivers.

Question 5

Which of the following places is it ALWAYS illegal to park?

Accepted Answer

On a sidewalk

Answer

Parking on a sidewalk is always prohibited because it blocks pedestrian traffic.

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