Parking and Stopping Rules Flashcards
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Which of the following is a legal parking situation in Washington State?
Answer: At least 15 feet from a fire hydrant on a legal parking street
Parking at least 15 feet from a fire hydrant on an otherwise legal parking street is permitted under Washington law.
Double parking — parking alongside another vehicle already parked at the curb — is:
Answer: Illegal at all times in Washington State
Double parking is illegal in Washington State at all times because it obstructs the normal flow of traffic.
In which of the following locations is parking prohibited in Washington State?
Answer: On a bridge or in a tunnel
Washington law prohibits parking on a bridge or in a tunnel because it creates serious safety hazards and blocks emergency access.
When are you required to use your parking brake in Washington State?
Answer: Whenever you park your vehicle
Washington law requires setting the parking brake whenever you park your vehicle, regardless of the terrain or grade.
How far from an intersection may you not park in Washington State?
Answer: 20 feet
Washington law prohibits parking within 20 feet of an intersection to maintain clear visibility for all drivers approaching from every direction.
You find a legal parking space but notice your vehicle will partially block an adjacent fire lane. You should:
Answer: Find another parking space that does not block the fire lane
You must never block a fire lane even partially, as emergency vehicles must have unobstructed access at all times.
A green curb in Washington State typically indicates:
Answer: Time-limited parking, with the time shown on a nearby sign
Green curbs designate time-limited parking zones, with the allowed parking duration typically posted on a nearby sign.
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