NC DMV Parking Rules and Regulations

Question 1

How far must you park from a fire hydrant?

Accepted Answer

15 feet

Answer

5 feet

Answer

10 feet

Answer

25 feet

Question 2

When parking uphill with a curb, which direction should your front wheels face?

Accepted Answer

Away from the curb (turned left)

Answer

Toward the curb (turned right)

Answer

Straight ahead

Answer

It does not matter

Question 3

How far must you park from an intersection?

Accepted Answer

At least 20 feet from a crosswalk

Answer

At least 5 feet

Answer

At least 50 feet

Answer

There is no distance requirement

Question 4

When is it legal to park in a handicapped space?

Accepted Answer

Only when displaying a valid handicapped placard or plate

Answer

When making a quick stop of less than 5 minutes

Answer

When all other spaces are full

Answer

When the handicapped space is unmarked

Question 5

How far must you park from a railroad crossing?

Accepted Answer

50 feet

Answer

10 feet

Answer

25 feet

Answer

100 feet

Question 6

When parking downhill with no curb, which direction should your front wheels face?

Accepted Answer

Toward the right edge of the road

Answer

Toward the left

Answer

Straight ahead

Answer

It depends on the grade of the hill