IL DMV IL DMV Parking and Stopping Rules

Question 1

In Illinois, parking is prohibited within how many feet of a fire hydrant?

Accepted Answer

15 feet

Answer

Illinois law prohibits parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant to ensure emergency access.

Question 2

How close to a crosswalk may an Illinois driver park?

Accepted Answer

15 feet

Answer

Illinois law prohibits parking within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.

Question 3

In Illinois, parking is prohibited within how many feet of a stop sign?

Accepted Answer

30 feet

Answer

Illinois law prohibits parking within 30 feet of a stop sign to maintain visibility for all drivers.

Question 4

When parking uphill with a curb in Illinois, your front wheels should be turned:

Accepted Answer

Away from the curb

Answer

When parking uphill with a curb, wheels should be turned away from the curb so the car rolls into the curb if brakes fail.

Question 5

When parking downhill with a curb, Illinois drivers should turn front wheels:

Accepted Answer

Toward the curb

Answer

Parking downhill with a curb requires turning wheels toward the curb so the car rolls into it rather than into traffic.

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