Oklahoma permit test: parking & stopping
Where you may not park, distances from hydrants and crossings, curbs and hills. 5 questions.
In Oklahoma, how close to a fire hydrant may you park?
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Sample parking & stopping questions
In Oklahoma, how close to a fire hydrant may you park?
- 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 within 15 feet of a fire hydrant in Oklahoma. Firefighters need clear access to hook up hoses quickly.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, page 49
How far from a crosswalk at an intersection must you park in Oklahoma?
- A At least 15 feet
- B At least 30 feet
- C At least 50 feet
- D At least 20 feet
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D. At least 20 feet
Oklahoma prohibits parking within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection. A parked car close to a crosswalk hides pedestrians from approaching drivers.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, page 49
How close may you park to a stop sign at the side of the road in Oklahoma?
- A No closer than 15 feet
- B No closer than 20 feet
- C No closer than 50 feet
- D No closer than 30 feet
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D. No closer than 30 feet
You may not park within 30 feet of a flashing beacon, stop sign or traffic signal at the side of the road. Parked cars there can hide the sign from approaching drivers.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, page 49
When parallel parking in Oklahoma, how close to the curb must your car be?
- A Within 12 inches
- B Within 24 inches
- C Within 18 inches
- D Within 6 inches
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C. Within 18 inches
Unless signs or a yellow curb prohibit it, you may parallel park within 18 inches of the curb. On a hill, get within six inches so your wheels can be braced.
Source: Oklahoma Driver Manual, page 47