WA DMV Parking Rules and Regulations 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How far from a railroad crossing must you park in Washington?
- At least 50 feet (Correct answer)
- At least 20 feet
- At least 15 feet
- At least 100 feet
Correct answer: At least 50 feet
Vehicles must be parked at least 50 feet from the nearest rail of a railroad crossing.
Question 2: How close to the entrance of a fire station driveway may you park on the same side of the street?
- No closer than 20 feet (Correct answer)
- No closer than 5 feet
- No closer than 50 feet
- Anywhere if the engine is inside
Correct answer: No closer than 20 feet
Parking within 20 feet of a fire station driveway entrance is prohibited so trucks can exit quickly.
Question 3: You may park in a space reserved for persons with disabilities only if:
- Your vehicle displays a valid disabled parking placard or plate (Correct answer)
- You will only be a few minutes
- You leave your flashers on
- The lot is otherwise full
Correct 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.
Question 4: Before opening your door after parallel parking on a street, you should:
- Check mirrors and look for bicyclists and traffic approaching from behind (Correct answer)
- Open the door quickly so traffic sees it
- Honk your horn twice
- Turn on your high beams
Correct 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.
Question 5: What does a red-painted curb generally indicate?
- No stopping, standing, or parking (Correct answer)
- Loading zone for commercial vehicles
- Short-term passenger loading
- Free parking after 6 p.m.
Correct answer: No stopping, standing, or parking
A red curb marks a zone where stopping, standing, or parking is prohibited, often a fire lane.
Question 6: When parking on a hill where there is no curb, which way should you turn your wheels?
- Toward the edge of the road, whether facing uphill or downhill (Correct answer)
- Away from the road edge
- Straight ahead
- Toward the centerline
Correct 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.
Question 7: Which action should you always take before leaving your parked vehicle?
- Set the parking brake and shift into park or an appropriate gear (Correct answer)
- Leave the engine idling for the next start
- Turn the wheels straight on every hill
- Leave the transmission in neutral
Correct 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.
WA DMV Parking Rules and Regulations 3
How far from a railroad crossing must you park in Washington?