Illinois: Parking Rules & Technique Questions
4 real, verified Illinois driving-test questions on parking rules & technique, each with the correct answer and a full explanation below. Want to practice these interactively instead? Start a Parking Rules & Technique practice round.
1. When parallel parking on an Illinois two-way street, how close to the curb must the right-hand wheels be?
Why: Illinois requires the right-hand wheels of a parallel-parked vehicle to be within 12 inches of the curb.
2. In Illinois, how close to a fire station driveway may a vehicle stop or stand?
Why: Illinois prohibits stopping or standing within 20 feet of a fire station driveway or the crosswalk at an intersection near one.
3. In Illinois, how close to a STOP sign or traffic signal is a vehicle prohibited from stopping or standing?
Why: Illinois prohibits stopping or standing within 30 feet of a STOP sign, YIELD sign, or traffic control signal.
4. In Illinois, how close to a railroad crossing is parking prohibited?
Why: Illinois prohibits parking within 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing.
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