Texas Driver's License Knowledge TestTraffic Laws and RegulationsHard
When parallel parking, what is the maximum legal distance your vehicle's right wheels can be from the curb in Texas?
- AWithin 12 inches.
- BWithin 24 inches.
- CWithin 18 inches.
- DWithin 6 inches.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. Within 18 inches.
Texas law specifies that when parallel parking, a vehicle's right-hand wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb or edge of the roadway. This ensures adequate space for traffic flow and prevents obstruction.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. 12 inches is closer than the legal maximum, but still incorrect for the specified limit.
- B. 24 inches is too far from the curb and would be considered an illegal parking distance, obstructing traffic.
- D. 6 inches is a very tight and often unrealistic expectation for most drivers, and not the legal maximum.
Parallel Parking Distance (Texas)
Texas law dictates a maximum distance from the curb for parallel parked vehicles to ensure traffic safety and flow.
- Within 18 inches of the curb.
- Applies to right-hand wheels.
- Prevents obstruction of roadway.
Memory trick: Eighteen inches, no more, no less, for parking success!