TX DMV Parking Rules and Regulations 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How close to a stop sign may you legally park in Texas?
- 10 feet
- 20 feet
- 30 feet (Correct answer)
- 50 feet
Correct answer: 30 feet
You must not park within 30 feet of a stop sign to ensure drivers approaching the intersection can see it clearly.
Question 2: What is the minimum distance you must park from a crosswalk at an intersection in Texas?
- 10 feet
- 15 feet
- 20 feet (Correct answer)
- 25 feet
Correct answer: 20 feet
Texas law requires vehicles to park at least 20 feet from a crosswalk at an intersection.
Question 3: A white curb in Texas is used for:
- No parking at any time
- Passenger loading and unloading only (Correct answer)
- Commercial deliveries only
- Short-term metered parking
Correct answer: Passenger loading and unloading only
White curbs designate passenger loading zones for brief stops to pick up or drop off passengers.
Question 4: When parking uphill on a road WITHOUT a curb, which direction should you turn your front wheels?
- Toward the road shoulder (Correct answer)
- Away from the road shoulder
- Straight ahead
- It does not matter without a curb
Correct answer: Toward the road shoulder
Without a curb, wheels should be turned toward the road shoulder so the vehicle rolls off the road rather than into traffic if brakes fail.
Question 5: How far from a fire station driveway must you park?
- 10 feet
- 15 feet
- 20 feet (Correct answer)
- 25 feet
Correct answer: 20 feet
Parking within 20 feet of the entrance to a fire station driveway is prohibited.
Question 6: Parking is prohibited on a bridge or elevated highway because:
- It is hard to see at night
- It blocks emergency access and creates hazards for traffic (Correct answer)
- Bridges cannot support parked weight
- Insurance does not cover bridge accidents
Correct answer: It blocks emergency access and creates hazards for traffic
Parking on bridges or overpasses blocks emergency vehicle access and creates dangerous obstructions for moving traffic.
Question 7: In Texas, a green curb generally indicates:
- No parking at any time
- Parking for the disabled only
- Limited-time parking (Correct answer)
- Free all-day parking
Correct answer: Limited-time parking
Green curbs designate areas with limited-time parking, with the allowed duration usually posted on a sign nearby.
TX DMV Parking Rules and Regulations 3
How close to a stop sign may you legally park in Texas?