Texas: Parking Rules & Technique Questions
3 real, verified Texas 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. In Texas, you generally may not park within how many feet of the approach to a stop sign, yield sign, or flashing signal?
Why: Texas prohibits parking within 30 feet of the approach to a stop sign, yield sign, or flashing traffic control signal, so the sign stays visible.
2. In Texas, parking is prohibited within 30 feet of a curb opposite the end of a:
Why: Texas prohibits parking between a safety zone and the adjacent curb, or within 30 feet of the curb opposite the end of a safety zone.
3. When parallel parking in Texas, how far from the curb should your vehicle generally be?
Why: Texas guidance calls for parking no more than 18 inches from the curb when parallel parking, backing to within about six inches before straightening out.
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