Washington State Knowledge Test Parking and Stopping Rules 3

Question 1

Which of the following is a legal parking situation in Washington State?

Accepted Answer

At least 15 feet from a fire hydrant on a legal parking street

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Within an intersection

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On a sidewalk

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In a bicycle lane during off-peak hours

Question 2

Double parking — parking alongside another vehicle already parked at the curb — is:

Accepted Answer

Illegal at all times in Washington State

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Legal if you remain in the vehicle

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Legal for up to 5 minutes in a business district

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Legal only during non-peak traffic hours

Question 3

In which of the following locations is parking prohibited in Washington State?

Accepted Answer

On a bridge or in a tunnel

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In front of a house on a residential street with no driveway

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On the right side of a two-way street with no posted restrictions

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On a residential street between 10 PM and 6 AM

Question 4

When are you required to use your parking brake in Washington State?

Accepted Answer

Whenever you park your vehicle

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Only when parking on hills steeper than 3%

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Only when parking a vehicle over 10,000 pounds

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Only when parallel parking on a public street

Question 5

How far from an intersection may you not park in Washington State?

Accepted Answer

20 feet

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10 feet

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15 feet

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30 feet

Question 6

You find a legal parking space but notice your vehicle will partially block an adjacent fire lane. You should:

Accepted Answer

Find another parking space that does not block the fire lane

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Park there since most of the car is in the legal space

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Park there only if you will return within 5 minutes

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Park there only during hours when fire risk is low

Question 7

A green curb in Washington State typically indicates:

Accepted Answer

Time-limited parking, with the time shown on a nearby sign

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Parking for disabled persons only

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No parking at any time

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Commercial vehicle loading zone during business hours