UT DMV Parking Rules and Regulations 4

Question 1

You may not park alongside another parked vehicle (double park) because:

Accepted Answer

It blocks a traffic lane and traps the other vehicle

Answer

Double parking obstructs moving traffic and prevents the curbside vehicle from leaving.

Question 2

A curb painted red in Utah typically means:

Accepted Answer

No stopping, standing, or parking

Answer

Red curbs mark fire lanes and zones where stopping, standing, or parking is prohibited.

Question 3

Before opening your door after parallel parking on a street, you should:

Accepted Answer

Check mirrors and look for bicycles and traffic approaching from behind

Answer

Checking for cyclists and traffic prevents 'dooring' collisions when exiting a parked car.

Question 4

Where may you legally stop your vehicle on a highway outside a business or residential district?

Accepted Answer

Completely off the pavement where the vehicle is visible, only if unavoidable

Answer

Outside cities you must get entirely off the paved roadway and remain visible to approaching traffic.

Question 5

How far must a stopped vehicle be visible to approaching drivers when parked on a highway outside city limits?

Accepted Answer

From at least 100 feet in each direction

Answer

A parked vehicle on a rural highway must be visible from 100 feet in both directions.

(UT DMV) Utah Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test