Parking Rules and Regulations Flashcards
7 cards from real NC DMV practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
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When parking downhill next to a curb in North Carolina, which way should you turn your front wheels?
Answer: Toward the curb
Turning the wheels toward the curb lets it block the car if the brakes fail.
When parking uphill where there is a curb, you should turn your front wheels:
Answer: Away from the curb
If the car rolls back, the front wheel catches against the curb and stops it.
In North Carolina, how close to a fire hydrant may you legally park?
Answer: No closer than 15 feet
State law prohibits parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant so fire crews can access it.
How far from your vehicle should the curb be when you finish parallel parking?
Answer: Within 12 inches
Your wheels must be no more than 12 inches from the curb when parallel parked.
Which of the following places is it ALWAYS illegal to park?
Answer: On a sidewalk
Parking on a sidewalk is prohibited because it blocks pedestrian access.
Before opening your door after parallel parking on a busy street, you should:
Answer: Check mirrors and look for traffic and cyclists
Checking for approaching vehicles and bicycles prevents door-strike collisions.
When leaving a parallel parking space, you should first:
Answer: Signal and check mirrors and blind spots for traffic
Signaling and checking traffic ensures you merge safely from the parking space.