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

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?

Accepted Answer

No closer than 20 feet

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

No parking — loading and unloading only

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

No stopping, standing, or parking at any time

Answer

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:

Accepted Answer

Toward the curb (right)

Answer

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.

TN DMV - Tennessee Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test