Parking and Stopping Rules Flashcards

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

Answer: No closer than 15 feet

Tennessee law prohibits parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant to ensure fire trucks have unobstructed access.

How close to an intersection may you park in Tennessee?

Answer: No closer than 20 feet

Tennessee prohibits parking within 20 feet of an intersection to maintain sight lines for drivers and pedestrians.

What does a yellow curb typically mean in Tennessee?

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.

What does a red curb signify in Tennessee?

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.

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

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.

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

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.