Alaska permit test: parking & stopping

Where you may not park, distances from hydrants and crossings, curbs and hills. 6 questions.

Question 1 of 6
Parking & stoppingAlaska rule

How close to a fire hydrant may you legally park in Alaska?

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Sample parking & stopping questions

  1. How close to a fire hydrant may you legally park in Alaska?

    • A No closer than 15 feet
    • B No closer than 10 feet
    • C No closer than 20 feet
    • D No closer than 30 feet
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    A. No closer than 15 feet

    It is illegal to park closer than 15 feet from a fire hydrant. Firefighters need clear access to the hydrant to connect their hoses quickly.

    Source: State of Alaska Driver Manual, page 74

  2. How far from a stop sign must you park in Alaska?

    • A At least 30 feet
    • B At least 15 feet
    • C At least 20 feet
    • D At least 50 feet
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    A. At least 30 feet

    You may not park closer than 30 feet from a stop sign. A parked car too close to the sign could hide it from approaching drivers.

    Source: State of Alaska Driver Manual, page 74

  3. What is the closest you may park to a crosswalk or intersection in Alaska?

    • A 15 feet
    • B 30 feet
    • C 20 feet
    • D 10 feet
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    C. 20 feet

    Do not park closer than 20 feet from a crosswalk or intersection. Parked cars near corners block the view of pedestrians and cross traffic.

    Source: State of Alaska Driver Manual, page 74

  4. How far from a railroad crossing must you park in Alaska?

    • A At least 15 feet
    • B At least 30 feet
    • C At least 50 feet
    • D At least 500 feet
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    C. At least 50 feet

    It is illegal to park closer than 50 feet from a railroad crossing. Parked vehicles near tracks can block sight lines and the path of trains or vehicles clearing the crossing.

    Source: State of Alaska Driver Manual, page 74