Parking Rules and Regulations Flashcards

In North Carolina, parking is prohibited within how many feet of an intersection's curb lines?

Answer: 25 feet

Vehicles may not park within 25 feet of intersecting curb lines to preserve visibility.

How close to a railroad crossing may you park in North Carolina?

Answer: No closer than 50 feet

Parking within 50 feet of a railroad crossing is illegal because it blocks sight lines to the tracks.

You may legally park in a space marked with the wheelchair symbol only if:

Answer: You display a valid disability placard or plate

Only vehicles displaying a valid handicapped placard or license plate may use accessible spaces.

Where should you park if your vehicle breaks down on a highway?

Answer: As far off the roadway as possible with hazard lights on

Moving completely off the pavement and using hazard lights protects you and other traffic.

Parking is prohibited in front of a driveway because it:

Answer: Blocks access for vehicles entering or leaving

Blocking a driveway prevents residents and emergency vehicles from entering or exiting.

A curb painted yellow generally means:

Answer: Stopping or parking may be restricted

Yellow curb markings indicate a no-parking or restricted stopping zone.

When parking on a public road at night outside a business or residential district, you must:

Answer: Leave parking lights or reflectors visible to approaching traffic

A parked vehicle must be visible at night, typically by parking lights or reflectors.