California permit test: parking & stopping
Where you may not park, distances from hydrants and crossings, curbs and hills. 8 questions.
How close to a fire hydrant may you park in California?
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Sample parking & stopping questions
How close to a fire hydrant may you park in California?
- A No closer than 15 feet
- B No closer than 10 feet
- C No closer than 5 feet
- D No closer than 20 feet
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A. No closer than 15 feet
You may not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant or a fire station driveway. Firefighters need clear access to connect hoses quickly.
Where there is no curb extension, how close to a crosswalk may you park in California?
- A No closer than 15 feet
- B No closer than 20 feet
- C No closer than 30 feet
- D No closer than 10 feet
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B. No closer than 20 feet
California bans parking within 20 feet of a marked or unmarked crosswalk, or within 15 feet where there is a curb extension. Keeping this space clear lets drivers see pedestrians stepping off the curb.
How close may you park to a sidewalk ramp for disabled persons?
- A No closer than 10 feet
- B You may park right up to the ramp
- C No closer than 5 feet
- D No closer than 3 feet
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D. No closer than 3 feet
You may not park within three feet of a sidewalk ramp for disabled persons, or in front of a curb that provides wheelchair access. People using wheelchairs need the ramp clear to get on and off the sidewalk.
What does a white-painted curb mean in California?
- A No stopping, standing, or parking at any time
- B Stop only long enough to pick up or drop off passengers
- C Load and unload passengers and freight for a set time
- D Park for a limited time shown on a sign or the curb
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B. Stop only long enough to pick up or drop off passengers
A white curb means stop only long enough to pick up or drop off passengers. Remember the colors: white for passengers, green for limited time, yellow for loading, red for no stopping, blue for disabled parking.