Washington, D.C.: Parking Rules Questions
5 real, verified Washington, D.C. driving-test questions on parking rules, each with the correct answer and a full explanation below. Want to practice these interactively instead? Start a Parking Rules practice round.
1. How close to a fire hydrant may a vehicle be parked in DC?
Why: DC prohibits standing or parking a vehicle within 10 feet of a fire hydrant.
2. How far from a stop sign or traffic control signal at the roadside must a DC driver avoid parking?
Why: DC prohibits standing or parking a vehicle within 25 feet in front of a flashing signal, stop sign, or traffic control signal located at the roadside.
3. Except when briefly loading or unloading, how close to a railroad crossing may a vehicle be parked in DC?
Why: DC prohibits parking within 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing, except temporarily while loading or unloading.
4. How close to a fire station driveway entrance may a vehicle be parked in DC?
Why: DC prohibits standing or parking a vehicle within 20 feet of the entrance to a fire station driveway.
5. How close to a private driveway or alley may a vehicle be parked in DC?
Why: DC prohibits standing or parking a vehicle in front of or within 5 feet of a private driveway, public driveway, or alley.
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