Alabama permit test: parking & stopping
Where you may not park, distances from hydrants and crossings, curbs and hills. 6 questions.
How close to a fire hydrant may you park in Alabama?
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Sample parking & stopping questions
How close to a fire hydrant may you park in Alabama?
- A No closer than 10 feet
- B No closer than 20 feet
- C No closer than 15 feet
- D No closer than 30 feet
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C. No closer than 15 feet
You may not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. Firefighters need clear access to the hydrant in an emergency.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, page 31
How far must you park from a crosswalk at an uncontrolled intersection?
- A At least 10 feet
- B At least 20 feet
- C At least 15 feet
- D At least 50 feet
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B. At least 20 feet
Parking is not allowed within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an uncontrolled intersection. Parked cars there would block drivers' view of people crossing.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, page 31
How far must you park from a stop sign or traffic signal at the side of the road?
- A At least 15 feet
- B At least 20 feet
- C At least 30 feet
- D At least 50 feet
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C. At least 30 feet
Do not park within 30 feet of a flashing beacon, stop sign or traffic signal at the side of the road. A parked car there could hide the sign or signal from other drivers.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, page 31
How close to a railroad crossing may you park?
- A No closer than 15 feet from the nearest rail
- B No closer than 30 feet from the nearest rail
- C No closer than 50 feet from the nearest rail
- D No closer than 100 feet from the nearest rail
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C. No closer than 50 feet from the nearest rail
You may not park within 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing. Cars parked too close can block the view of approaching trains.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, page 31