TN DMV Parking and Stopping Rules 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: You may not park within how many feet of a railroad crossing in Tennessee?
- 50 feet (Correct answer)
- 25 feet
- 100 feet
- 30 feet
Correct answer: 50 feet
Tennessee law prohibits parking within 50 feet of a railroad crossing to ensure visibility and emergency vehicle access.
Question 2: Which of the following is NOT a legal reason to double-park in Tennessee?
- Making a quick delivery when no other spots are available
- None — double parking is never legal in Tennessee (Correct answer)
- Dropping off a passenger during rush hour
- Waiting for a parking space to open
Correct answer: None — double parking is never legal in Tennessee
Double parking — stopping alongside a parked vehicle in the travel lane — is illegal in Tennessee under all circumstances.
Question 3: In Tennessee, you may not park within how many feet of a stop sign?
- 30 feet (Correct answer)
- 15 feet
- 20 feet
- 50 feet
Correct answer: 30 feet
Tennessee prohibits parking within 30 feet of a stop sign to ensure clear sight lines for drivers approaching the intersection.
Question 4: What should you always do before exiting your parked vehicle on the driver's side?
- Check mirrors and look for cyclists or traffic before opening the door (Correct answer)
- Turn on hazard lights
- Honk to alert nearby pedestrians
- Set the emergency brake first then exit quickly
Correct answer: Check mirrors and look for cyclists or traffic before opening the door
Opening a car door into traffic or into a cyclist's path causes serious injuries; always check mirrors and look before opening the door.
Question 5: In Tennessee, parking in a space designated for people with disabilities without a valid permit results in:
- A significant fine and possible towing (Correct answer)
- A warning on the first offense only
- A small inconvenience fee
- Only a verbal warning from police
Correct answer: A significant fine and possible towing
Illegally parking in a disability space in Tennessee carries substantial fines and the vehicle may be towed at the owner's expense.
Question 6: When may you park in a bicycle lane in Tennessee?
- Never — bicycle lanes are always off-limits for parked vehicles (Correct answer)
- When dropping off a passenger for under 2 minutes
- Only during non-peak hours as posted
- When no bicycle lane sign is within 100 feet
Correct answer: Never — bicycle lanes are always off-limits for parked vehicles
Bicycle lanes are designated exclusively for bicycle travel and may not be used for parking or stopping a vehicle.
TN DMV Parking and Stopping Rules 2
You may not park within how many feet of a railroad crossing in Tennessee?