Washington State Knowledge Test Parking and Stopping Rules 2

Question 1

What does a blue curb indicate in Washington State?

Accepted Answer

Parking reserved for persons with disabilities

Answer

Blue curbs indicate parking reserved for persons with disabilities who display a valid permit or placard.

Question 2

When parallel parking, how far from the curb must your vehicle be positioned?

Accepted Answer

Within 12 inches

Answer

Washington law requires your vehicle to be parked within 12 inches of the curb when parallel parking to avoid obstructing traffic.

Question 3

When parking your vehicle facing uphill next to a curb, which direction should you turn your front wheels?

Accepted Answer

To the left, away from the curb

Answer

When facing uphill with a curb, turn wheels left (away from curb) so if brakes fail, the car rolls back and the rear contacts the curb.

Question 4

When parking your vehicle facing downhill next to a curb, which direction should you turn your front wheels?

Accepted Answer

To the right, toward the curb

Answer

When facing downhill with a curb, turn wheels right (toward curb) so the curb stops the car from rolling forward into traffic if brakes fail.

Question 5

How far from the entrance driveway of a fire station must you not park on the same side of the street?

Accepted Answer

20 feet

Answer

Washington law prohibits parking within 20 feet of a fire station entrance driveway on the same side of the street to allow emergency vehicles to exit quickly.

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Washington State Knowledge Test Parking and Stopping Rules 2