Parking Rules and Regulations Flashcards

How far from a railroad crossing must you park in Washington?

Answer: At least 50 feet

Vehicles must be parked at least 50 feet from the nearest rail of a railroad crossing.

How close to the entrance of a fire station driveway may you park on the same side of the street?

Answer: No closer than 20 feet

Parking within 20 feet of a fire station driveway entrance is prohibited so trucks can exit quickly.

You may park in a space reserved for persons with disabilities only if:

Answer: Your vehicle displays a valid disabled parking placard or plate

Only vehicles displaying a valid disabled placard or license plate may use reserved accessible spaces.

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

Answer: Check mirrors and look for bicyclists and traffic approaching from behind

Drivers must check for passing bicyclists and vehicles before opening a door into traffic.

What does a red-painted curb generally indicate?

Answer: No stopping, standing, or parking

A red curb marks a zone where stopping, standing, or parking is prohibited, often a fire lane.

When parking on a hill where there is no curb, which way should you turn your wheels?

Answer: Toward the edge of the road, whether facing uphill or downhill

Without a curb, always turn the wheels toward the road edge so a rolling vehicle leaves the roadway.

Which action should you always take before leaving your parked vehicle?

Answer: Set the parking brake and shift into park or an appropriate gear

Setting the parking brake and leaving the car in park (or in gear for manuals) prevents rollaways.