RI DMV Parking Rules and Regulations 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Rhode Island, how close to a fire hydrant may you legally park?
- No closer than 8 feet (Correct answer)
- No closer than 15 feet
- No closer than 25 feet
- Directly beside it if the engine is running
Correct answer: No closer than 8 feet
Rhode Island law prohibits parking within 8 feet of a fire hydrant so firefighters have clear access.
Question 2: When parallel parking on a Rhode Island street, your wheels must be within what distance of the curb?
- 12 inches (Correct answer)
- 24 inches
- 36 inches
- 6 feet
Correct answer: 12 inches
Vehicles must be parked parallel to and within 12 inches of the curb.
Question 3: How far from a stop sign or traffic signal must you park in Rhode Island?
- At least 30 feet (Correct answer)
- At least 10 feet
- At least 50 feet
- At least 100 feet
Correct answer: At least 30 feet
Parking within 30 feet of a stop sign, yield sign, or traffic control signal is prohibited because it blocks other drivers' view.
Question 4: You are parking downhill on a street with a curb. Which way should you turn your front wheels?
- Toward the curb (Correct answer)
- Away from the curb
- Straight ahead
- It does not matter if the parking brake is set
Correct answer: Toward the curb
Turning the wheels toward the curb when facing downhill lets the curb stop the car if the brakes fail.
Question 5: How far from a railroad crossing must you park in Rhode Island?
- At least 50 feet (Correct answer)
- At least 20 feet
- At least 10 feet
- At least 100 feet
Correct answer: At least 50 feet
Parking within 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing is prohibited.
Question 6: Which of the following is ALWAYS illegal, regardless of posted signs?
- Parking on a crosswalk (Correct answer)
- Parking on a two-way street
- Parking facing uphill
- Parking within 100 feet of a school
Correct answer: Parking on a crosswalk
Stopping or parking on a crosswalk is always prohibited because it forces pedestrians into traffic.
Question 7: What is required to legally park in a space reserved for persons with disabilities in Rhode Island?
- A valid disability placard or plate issued to an occupant of the vehicle (Correct answer)
- Hazard lights turned on
- Staying in the vehicle while parked
- Parking for less than 15 minutes
Correct answer: A valid disability placard or plate issued to an occupant of the vehicle
Only vehicles displaying a valid disability placard or plate, used by the person it was issued to, may use reserved spaces.
RI DMV Parking Rules and Regulations 2
In Rhode Island, how close to a fire hydrant may you legally park?