OR DMV Parking Rules and Regulations Questions and Answers Flashcards

When parking your vehicle facing downhill next to a curb, which direction should you turn your front wheels?

Answer: Toward the curb (right)

When parking downhill with a curb, turn your wheels toward the curb so that if the vehicle rolls, the curb will stop it.

When parking on an uphill slope with a curb present, which way should you turn your front wheels?

Answer: Away from the curb (left)

When parking uphill with a curb, turn wheels away from the curb so the vehicle rolls back into the curb if it moves.

When parallel parking in Oregon, how far from the curb should your vehicle be positioned?

Answer: 18 inches or less

Oregon law requires a vehicle parallel parked on a roadway to be within 18 inches of the curb.

What does a white-painted curb indicate in Oregon?

Answer: Passenger loading and unloading only

A white curb designates a passenger loading and unloading zone where drivers may stop briefly to drop off or pick up passengers.

How far from a driveway entrance or exit must you not park in Oregon?

Answer: 5 feet

Oregon law prohibits parking within 5 feet of a public or private driveway to ensure vehicles can enter and exit safely.

Is double parking legal in Oregon?

Answer: No, it is prohibited under Oregon law

Double parking — stopping alongside a parked vehicle and blocking traffic — is prohibited by Oregon law regardless of circumstances.

What does a green-painted curb indicate?

Answer: Time-limited parking, as posted

A green curb indicates a time-limited parking zone; the allowed parking duration is posted on a nearby sign.