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Difficulty: MediumParking, Standing, and Stopping Regulations

When parallel parking a passenger vehicle along a level street curb, what is the maximum distance allowed by standard traffic laws between the vehicle's tires and the curb?

  1. 18 inchesAnswer
  2. B
    6 inches
  3. C
    24 inches
  4. D
    36 inches

Answer

The maximum legal distance allowed between a parked vehicle's tires and the curb is 18 inches.
Standard traffic regulations mandate that when parallel parking along a street, a driver must position the vehicle parallel to the curb with both front and rear tires within 18 inches (1.5 feet) of the curb line to keep the vehicle safely within the parking lane.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the standard statutory requirement for parallel parking distance from a curb.
Standard motor vehicle codes specify that parked vehicles must be centered parallel to the curb with right-hand wheels within 18 inches of the curb.
Ensuring tires are within 18 inches prevents the vehicle body from extending dangerously into lanes of moving traffic.

Key Concept

Parallel Parking Curb Distance Limits
Estimated Time:1m 0s
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Parking, Standing, and Stopping Regulations

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