PennDOT Parking and Stopping Regulations

Question 1

In Pennsylvania, how close to a fire hydrant may you legally park?

Accepted Answer

15 feet

Answer

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

Question 2

When parking on a downhill grade with a curb, which direction should you turn your front wheels?

Accepted Answer

Toward the curb

Answer

When parking downhill with a curb, turn wheels toward the curb so the vehicle rolls into it if the brakes fail.

Question 3

In Pennsylvania, it is illegal to park within how many feet of a crosswalk at an intersection?

Accepted Answer

20 feet

Answer

You must not park within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection to maintain visibility for pedestrians and drivers.

Question 4

Double parking means parking a vehicle:

Accepted Answer

Alongside a vehicle already parked at the curb

Answer

Double parking is when a vehicle is parked in the roadway beside a vehicle already parked at the curb, which is illegal in Pennsylvania.

Question 5

How far from a railroad crossing must you park in Pennsylvania?

Accepted Answer

50 feet

Answer

Pennsylvania law requires vehicles to park no closer than 50 feet from the nearest rail of a railroad crossing.

(PennDOT) Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Practice Test