TN DMV Parking and Stopping Rules

Question 1

How close to a fire hydrant may you legally park in Tennessee?

Accepted Answer

No closer than 15 feet

Answer

No closer than 10 feet

Answer

No closer than 5 feet

Answer

No closer than 20 feet

Question 2

How close to an intersection may you park in Tennessee?

Accepted Answer

No closer than 20 feet

Answer

No closer than 10 feet

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No closer than 30 feet

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No closer than 50 feet

Question 3

What does a yellow curb typically mean in Tennessee?

Accepted Answer

No parking — loading and unloading only

Answer

Parking allowed for 15 minutes

Answer

No parking at any time for any reason

Answer

Handicapped parking zone

Question 4

What does a red curb signify in Tennessee?

Accepted Answer

No stopping, standing, or parking at any time

Answer

Fire lane — no parking but stopping is permitted

Answer

Parking allowed for buses only

Answer

Restricted to emergency vehicles

Question 5

When parking on a hill with a curb and facing downhill in Tennessee, you should turn your wheels:

Accepted Answer

Toward the curb (right)

Answer

Away from the curb (left)

Answer

Straight ahead

Answer

Depends on the grade of the hill

Question 6

When parking on a hill facing uphill with a curb in Tennessee, you should turn your wheels:

Accepted Answer

Away from the curb (left)

Answer

Toward the curb (right)

Answer

Straight ahead

Answer

At a 45-degree angle to the curb