NC DMV Parking Rules and Regulations 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When parking downhill next to a curb in North Carolina, which way should you turn your front wheels?
- Toward the curb (Correct answer)
- Away from the curb
- Straight ahead
- It does not matter
Correct answer: Toward the curb
Turning the wheels toward the curb lets it block the car if the brakes fail.
Question 2: When parking uphill where there is a curb, you should turn your front wheels:
- Away from the curb (Correct answer)
- Toward the curb
- Straight ahead
- Sharply to the right
Correct answer: Away from the curb
If the car rolls back, the front wheel catches against the curb and stops it.
Question 3: In North Carolina, how close to a fire hydrant may you legally park?
- No closer than 15 feet (Correct answer)
- No closer than 5 feet
- No closer than 30 feet
- Directly beside it if no fire is present
Correct answer: No closer than 15 feet
State law prohibits parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant so fire crews can access it.
Question 4: How far from your vehicle should the curb be when you finish parallel parking?
- Within 12 inches (Correct answer)
- Within 24 inches
- Within 36 inches
- Within 6 feet
Correct answer: Within 12 inches
Your wheels must be no more than 12 inches from the curb when parallel parked.
Question 5: Which of the following places is it ALWAYS illegal to park?
- On a sidewalk (Correct answer)
- On a residential street at night
- In a paid public lot
- On the right side of a two-way street
Correct answer: On a sidewalk
Parking on a sidewalk is prohibited because it blocks pedestrian access.
Question 6: Before opening your door after parallel parking on a busy street, you should:
- Check mirrors and look for traffic and cyclists (Correct answer)
- Open the door quickly to claim the space
- Turn on your hazard lights first
- Honk your horn to warn others
Correct answer: Check mirrors and look for traffic and cyclists
Checking for approaching vehicles and bicycles prevents door-strike collisions.
Question 7: When leaving a parallel parking space, you should first:
- Signal and check mirrors and blind spots for traffic (Correct answer)
- Back up as far as possible and pull out fast
- Wait for another driver to wave you out
- Turn on hazard lights and roll forward
Correct answer: Signal and check mirrors and blind spots for traffic
Signaling and checking traffic ensures you merge safely from the parking space.
NC DMV Parking Rules and Regulations 2
When parking downhill next to a curb in North Carolina, which way should you turn your front wheels?