NC DMV Parking Rules and Regulations 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How far must you park from a fire hydrant?
- 15 feet (Correct answer)
- 5 feet
- 10 feet
- 25 feet
Correct answer: 15 feet
You must park at least 15 feet from a fire hydrant to ensure emergency vehicles can access it.
Question 2: When parking uphill with a curb, which direction should your front wheels face?
- Away from the curb (turned left) (Correct answer)
- Toward the curb (turned right)
- Straight ahead
- It does not matter
Correct answer: Away from the curb (turned left)
When parking uphill with a curb, turn your wheels away from the curb so if the vehicle rolls, it will roll into the curb rather than into traffic.
Question 3: How far must you park from an intersection?
- At least 20 feet from a crosswalk (Correct answer)
- At least 5 feet
- At least 50 feet
- There is no distance requirement
Correct answer: At least 20 feet from a crosswalk
You must park at least 20 feet from a crosswalk at an intersection to maintain visibility for both drivers and pedestrians.
Question 4: When is it legal to park in a handicapped space?
- Only when displaying a valid handicapped placard or plate (Correct answer)
- When making a quick stop of less than 5 minutes
- When all other spaces are full
- When the handicapped space is unmarked
Correct answer: Only when displaying a valid handicapped placard or plate
Parking in a handicapped space is only legal with a valid disabled person placard or license plate. Violations result in significant fines.
Question 5: How far must you park from a railroad crossing?
- 50 feet (Correct answer)
- 10 feet
- 25 feet
- 100 feet
Correct answer: 50 feet
You must park at least 50 feet from a railroad crossing to ensure the area remains clear for trains and crossing vehicles.
Question 6: When parking downhill with no curb, which direction should your front wheels face?
- Toward the right edge of the road (Correct answer)
- Toward the left
- Straight ahead
- It depends on the grade of the hill
Correct answer: Toward the right edge of the road
When parking downhill with no curb, turn your wheels toward the right edge of the road so the vehicle would roll off the road rather than into traffic if it moves.
NC DMV Parking Rules and Regulations 1
How far must you park from a fire hydrant?