Delaware permit test: parking & stopping
Where you may not park, distances from hydrants and crossings, curbs and hills. 6 questions.
In Delaware, how close to a fire hydrant may you park?
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Sample parking & stopping questions
In Delaware, how close to a fire hydrant may you park?
- 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
Do not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, so firefighters can reach it quickly. The ban applies even if someone stays in the car.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual, page 92
How far must you stay from a crosswalk at an intersection when parking in Delaware?
- A 15 feet
- B 20 feet
- C 30 feet
- D 50 feet
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B. 20 feet
You may not park in an intersection, on a crosswalk, or within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection. Parked cars that close hide pedestrians from approaching drivers.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual, page 92
How far must you park from a stop sign, traffic signal or flashing beacon in Delaware?
- A 15 feet
- B 20 feet
- C 50 feet
- D 30 feet
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D. 30 feet
Do not park within 30 feet of a flashing beacon, stop sign or traffic signal. A parked car there can block other drivers' view of the sign or signal.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual, page 93
Unless posted otherwise, how close to a railroad crossing may you park in Delaware?
- A No closer than 50 feet
- B No closer than 15 feet
- C No closer than 30 feet
- D No closer than 100 feet
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A. No closer than 50 feet
Delaware prohibits parking within 50 feet of a railroad crossing unless signs say otherwise. Cars parked too close block the view of approaching trains.
Source: Delaware Driver Manual, page 93