A common DMV written test question is: When parking near a corner, you may park your vehicle no closer than:
The answer is 20 feet from a crosswalk
This is important because it gives people using the crosswalk plenty of room
What else do you need to be aware of when parking near a corner? Here are more helpful tips:
- Always park in the direction traffic is going
- Never park in a sidewalk or crosswalk
- Never park within 10 feet of a fire hydrant
- Never park within 20 feet of an intersection
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Example Test Question
When parking near a corner, you may park your vehicle no closer than:
❌ A. 30 feet from a mailbox
✅ B. 20 feet from a crosswalk
❌ C. 15 feet from the sidewalk
Why do I have to park my car 20 feet from a crosswalk when parking near an intersection?
This rule is in place to keep pedestrians and drivers safe. Parking 20 feet from the crosswalk when parking near an intersection helps pedestrians using the crosswalk or safe walk zone. It also helps cars and large trucks who are turning at the intersection to avoid parked cars right at the intersection.
How far away is 20 feet from a crosswalk?
You want to park 20 feet from a crosswalk, which is the equivalent to about 1 1⁄3 car lengths. Below is a video showing an example of the distance you should park your vehicle from a crosswalk. This is from our friends over in Utah- but the rule is applicable to other states in the country as well.
As the video shows, sometimes crosswalks are not marked so it is important to be aware of your surroundings and make sure you are not violating this parking rule.
Parking inside 20 feet, and certainly on the actual crosswalk, can get you a ticket. Stay aware and when parking near a corner, you may park your vehicle no closer than 20 feet from a crosswalk.
