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Parking Rules and Regulations Flashcards

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  1. In Washington, how far from a fire hydrant must you park your vehicle?

    Answer: 15 feet

    Washington law requires parking at least 15 feet away from a fire hydrant.

  2. How close to a crosswalk at an intersection may you legally park in Washington?

    Answer: No closer than 20 feet

    You must park at least 20 feet from a crosswalk at an intersection so pedestrians remain visible.

  3. When parking downhill with a curb, which way should you turn your front wheels?

    Answer: Toward the curb

    Turning the wheels toward the curb lets the curb stop the car if the brakes fail while facing downhill.

  4. When parking uphill on a street with a curb, you should turn your wheels:

    Answer: Away from the curb

    Facing uphill with a curb, turn the wheels away from the curb so a rolling car backs into the curb and stops.

  5. Which of the following is a legal parking location in Washington?

    Answer: A marked parking space along the curb on a two-way street

    Sidewalks, intersections, and driveways are all prohibited parking areas, while a marked curb space is legal.

  6. How close to a stop sign may you legally park in Washington?

    Answer: No closer than 30 feet

    Parking must be at least 30 feet from a stop sign, yield sign, or traffic signal so drivers can see it.

  7. When you park parallel to the curb, your wheels must be within what distance of the curb?

    Answer: 12 inches

    Washington requires parallel-parked vehicles to be within 12 inches of the curb.

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