TN DMV Parking and Stopping Rules 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How close to a fire hydrant may you legally park in Tennessee?
- No closer than 15 feet (Correct answer)
- No closer than 10 feet
- No closer than 5 feet
- No closer than 20 feet
Correct answer: No closer than 15 feet
Tennessee law prohibits parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant to ensure fire trucks have unobstructed access.
Question 2: How close to an intersection may you park in Tennessee?
- No closer than 20 feet (Correct answer)
- No closer than 10 feet
- No closer than 30 feet
- No closer than 50 feet
Correct answer: No closer than 20 feet
Tennessee prohibits parking within 20 feet of an intersection to maintain sight lines for drivers and pedestrians.
Question 3: What does a yellow curb typically mean in Tennessee?
- No parking — loading and unloading only (Correct answer)
- Parking allowed for 15 minutes
- No parking at any time for any reason
- Handicapped parking zone
Correct answer: No parking — loading and unloading only
A yellow curb in Tennessee designates a loading zone where vehicles may stop briefly to load or unload but not park.
Question 4: What does a red curb signify in Tennessee?
- No stopping, standing, or parking at any time (Correct answer)
- Fire lane — no parking but stopping is permitted
- Parking allowed for buses only
- Restricted to emergency vehicles
Correct answer: No stopping, standing, or parking at any time
A red-painted curb indicates an absolute no-stopping, no-standing, and no-parking zone at all times.
Question 5: When parking on a hill with a curb and facing downhill in Tennessee, you should turn your wheels:
- Toward the curb (right) (Correct answer)
- Away from the curb (left)
- Straight ahead
- Depends on the grade of the hill
Correct answer: Toward the curb (right)
When parked facing downhill with a curb, turn your front wheels toward the curb so that if the vehicle rolls, it will roll into the curb and stop.
Question 6: When parking on a hill facing uphill with a curb in Tennessee, you should turn your wheels:
- Away from the curb (left) (Correct answer)
- Toward the curb (right)
- Straight ahead
- At a 45-degree angle to the curb
Correct answer: Away from the curb (left)
When facing uphill with a curb, turn wheels away from the curb so that if the vehicle rolls backward, the rear of the tire will contact the curb.
TN DMV Parking and Stopping Rules 1
How close to a fire hydrant may you legally park in Tennessee?