NV DMV Parking Rules and Regulations 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How close to a fire hydrant may you legally park in Nevada?
- 5 feet
- 10 feet
- 15 feet (Correct answer)
- 20 feet
Correct answer: 15 feet
Nevada law prohibits parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
Question 2: When parking on a downhill grade with a curb, which direction should your front wheels be turned?
- Straight ahead
- Away from the curb
- Toward the curb (Correct answer)
- It does not matter
Correct answer: Toward the curb
On a downhill grade with a curb, turn your wheels toward the curb so the vehicle rolls into it if the brakes fail.
Question 3: You must not park within how many feet of a railroad crossing?
- 25 feet
- 50 feet (Correct answer)
- 75 feet
- 100 feet
Correct answer: 50 feet
Parking within 50 feet of a railroad crossing is prohibited in Nevada.
Question 4: Which of the following is a legal parking situation?
- Parking in a bike lane temporarily
- Parking in front of a public driveway
- Parking in a marked space in a public lot (Correct answer)
- Parking within an intersection
Correct answer: Parking in a marked space in a public lot
Parking in a properly marked space in a public parking lot is legal as long as you follow posted restrictions.
Question 5: In Nevada, parking is prohibited within how many feet of a stop sign?
- 10 feet
- 20 feet
- 30 feet (Correct answer)
- 50 feet
Correct answer: 30 feet
You may not park within 30 feet of a stop sign, yield sign, or traffic signal.
Question 6: What does a yellow curb indicate?
- No parking at any time
- Loading zone — limited stopping only (Correct answer)
- Parking for disabled persons
- Parking for 30 minutes
Correct answer: Loading zone — limited stopping only
A yellow curb marks a loading zone where you may stop briefly to load or unload passengers or freight.
Question 7: You are parking parallel to the curb. Your wheels must be no more than how far from the curb?
- 6 inches
- 12 inches
- 18 inches (Correct answer)
- 24 inches
Correct answer: 18 inches
Nevada requires that parallel-parked vehicles be within 18 inches of the curb.
NV DMV Parking Rules and Regulations 2
How close to a fire hydrant may you legally park in Nevada?