NC DMV Parking Rules and Regulations 2

Question 1

When parking downhill next to a curb in North Carolina, which way should you turn your front wheels?

Accepted Answer

Toward the curb

Answer

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:

Accepted Answer

Away from the curb

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

No closer than 15 feet

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Within 12 inches

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

On a sidewalk

Answer

Parking on a sidewalk is prohibited because it blocks pedestrian access.

(NC DMV) North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test