Washington permit test: parking & stopping
Where you may not park, distances from hydrants and crossings, curbs and hills. 7 questions.
In Washington, how close to a fire hydrant may you park?
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Sample parking & stopping questions
In Washington, how close to a fire hydrant may you park?
- A No closer than 5 feet
- B No closer than 30 feet
- C No closer than 50 feet
- D No closer than 15 feet
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D. No closer than 15 feet
Do not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. Firefighters need quick, clear access to it.
How far must you park from a stop sign, yield sign, or traffic signal?
- 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
Don't park within 30 feet of a traffic signal, stop sign or yield sign. Parked vehicles there can hide the sign or signal from approaching drivers.
You want to park on the side of the street opposite a fire station driveway. How far away must you be?
- A At least 75 feet
- B At least 20 feet
- C At least 50 feet
- D At least 100 feet
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A. At least 75 feet
Do not park within 75 feet of a fire station driveway on the opposite side of the street. Fire trucks need room to swing out.
How close to a railroad crossing may you park?
- A No closer than 15 feet
- B No closer than 50 feet
- C No closer than 30 feet
- D No closer than 100 feet
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B. No closer than 50 feet
Do not park on railroad tracks or within 50 feet of a railroad crossing. A parked vehicle there can block drivers' view of trains.