RTA Parking and Maneuvering Rules 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the minimum distance you must maintain from a fire hydrant when parking?
- 10 feet
- 15 feet (Correct answer)
- 5 feet
- 20 feet
Correct answer: 15 feet
You must park at least 15 feet from a fire hydrant to ensure emergency access.
Question 2: When parallel parking on a two-way street, your vehicle should be positioned:
- Facing any direction as long as you are close to the curb
- Facing the direction of traffic on the nearest lane (Correct answer)
- Facing oncoming traffic for better visibility
- Angled at 45 degrees to the curb
Correct answer: Facing the direction of traffic on the nearest lane
When parallel parking on a two-way street, your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb and you must face the direction of traffic.
Question 3: A broken yellow curb marking generally indicates:
- No stopping at any time
- No parking, but stopping to load or unload is permitted
- Parking is restricted during certain hours (Correct answer)
- Parking is always permitted
Correct answer: Parking is restricted during certain hours
A broken yellow curb typically indicates time-restricted parking, with specific hours posted on nearby signs.
Question 4: When making a three-point turn, which action should you take first?
- Check mirrors, signal, then pull forward toward the opposite curb (Correct answer)
- Back toward the nearest curb first
- Signal left and pull into the nearest driveway
- Stop in your lane and wait for traffic to clear
Correct answer: Check mirrors, signal, then pull forward toward the opposite curb
The first step in a three-point turn is to check mirrors and signal, then steer sharply and move forward toward the opposite curb.
Question 5: What does a blue painted curb indicate?
- Loading zone for commercial vehicles
- No parking zone
- Parking reserved for persons with disabilities (Correct answer)
- Timed parking for all vehicles
Correct answer: Parking reserved for persons with disabilities
A blue curb designates a parking space reserved exclusively for vehicles displaying a valid disabled person placard or license plate.
Question 6: How far must you park from a crosswalk at an intersection?
- 10 feet
- 20 feet (Correct answer)
- 25 feet
- 15 feet
Correct answer: 20 feet
You must not park within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection to maintain pedestrian visibility and safety.
Question 7: When parking on a downhill grade with a curb present, your front wheels should be turned:
- Straight ahead
- To the left, away from the curb
- To the right, toward the curb (Correct answer)
- At a 45-degree angle
Correct answer: To the right, toward the curb
On a downhill grade with a curb, turn your front wheels to the right so the vehicle will roll into the curb if the brakes fail.
RTA Parking and Maneuvering Rules 2
What is the minimum distance you must maintain from a fire hydrant when parking?