RTA Parking and Maneuvering Rules 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the maximum distance your vehicle's right-side wheels must be from the curb when parallel parking?
- 12 inches
- 18 inches (Correct answer)
- 24 inches
- 6 inches
Correct answer: 18 inches
Your vehicle must be parked with the right-side wheels no more than 18 inches from the curb.
Question 2: Which of the following locations is it always illegal to park, regardless of time or day?
- In front of a private driveway (Correct answer)
- On a residential street after 10 PM
- On the right side of a one-way street
- In a metered space when the meter has expired
Correct answer: In front of a private driveway
Parking in front of a private driveway is always illegal as it blocks access for the property owner.
Question 3: When reversing your vehicle, you should primarily:
- Rely on your rearview mirror only
- Turn your body and look out the rear window (Correct answer)
- Use only your backup camera
- Use your side mirrors alternately
Correct answer: Turn your body and look out the rear window
When reversing, you should turn your body and look directly out the rear window for the best field of view.
Question 4: A solid red curb means:
- No parking during posted hours
- No stopping or parking at any time (Correct answer)
- Commercial loading only
- Parking allowed for 5 minutes
Correct answer: No stopping or parking at any time
A solid red curb means no stopping, standing, or parking at any time under any circumstances.
Question 5: When parking uphill without a curb, your front wheels should be turned:
- Straight ahead to minimize tire wear
- To the right, toward the edge of the road (Correct answer)
- To the left, away from the edge of the road
- At any angle as long as the brake is set
Correct answer: To the right, toward the edge of the road
When parking uphill without a curb, turn wheels to the right so the vehicle rolls off the road rather than into traffic if brakes fail.
Question 6: You want to park in a space that requires backing in at 90 degrees. Where should your vehicle be positioned before starting?
- Pull past the space by one car length and start reversing
- Stop directly in front of the space and back straight in
- Position your vehicle parallel to the row of parked cars and about 6–8 feet away (Correct answer)
- Angle your vehicle at 45 degrees to the row before reversing
Correct answer: Position your vehicle parallel to the row of parked cars and about 6–8 feet away
For perpendicular reverse parking, position your vehicle parallel to the row about 6–8 feet out to allow a smooth, controlled entry.
Question 7: What should you do before opening your car door when parked alongside traffic?
- Honk to alert approaching cyclists or vehicles
- Check mirrors and look over your shoulder for approaching traffic and cyclists (Correct answer)
- Open the door quickly to minimize exposure to traffic
- Activate your hazard lights before opening the door
Correct answer: Check mirrors and look over your shoulder for approaching traffic and cyclists
Before opening your door, always check mirrors and look over your shoulder to avoid dooring cyclists or oncoming traffic.
RTA Parking and Maneuvering Rules 3
What is the maximum distance your vehicle's right-side wheels must be from the curb when parallel parking?