WA DMV Parking Rules and Regulations 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Washington, how far from a fire hydrant must you park your vehicle?
- 15 feet (Correct answer)
- 10 feet
- 20 feet
- 5 feet
Correct answer: 15 feet
Washington law requires parking at least 15 feet away from a fire hydrant.
Question 2: How close to a crosswalk at an intersection may you legally park in Washington?
- No closer than 20 feet (Correct answer)
- No closer than 10 feet
- No closer than 5 feet
- Right up to the crosswalk line
Correct answer: No closer than 20 feet
You must park at least 20 feet from a crosswalk at an intersection so pedestrians remain visible.
Question 3: When parking downhill with a curb, which way should you turn your front wheels?
- Toward the curb (Correct answer)
- Away from the curb
- Straight ahead
- It does not matter with a parking brake set
Correct answer: Toward the curb
Turning the wheels toward the curb lets the curb stop the car if the brakes fail while facing downhill.
Question 4: When parking uphill on a street with a curb, you should turn your wheels:
- Away from the curb (Correct answer)
- Toward the curb
- Straight ahead
- Sharply left regardless of traffic side
Correct 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.
Question 5: Which of the following is a legal parking location in Washington?
- A marked parking space along the curb on a two-way street (Correct answer)
- On a sidewalk
- Within an intersection
- In front of a driveway
Correct 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.
Question 6: How close to a stop sign may you legally park in Washington?
- No closer than 30 feet (Correct answer)
- No closer than 10 feet
- No closer than 50 feet
- No closer than 15 feet
Correct 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.
Question 7: When you park parallel to the curb, your wheels must be within what distance of the curb?
- 12 inches (Correct answer)
- 24 inches
- 6 inches
- 18 inches
Correct answer: 12 inches
Washington requires parallel-parked vehicles to be within 12 inches of the curb.
WA DMV Parking Rules and Regulations 2
In Washington, how far from a fire hydrant must you park your vehicle?