New York DMV Permit Written TestRules of the Road and Traffic LawsEasy
You are driving on a residential street and need to park your vehicle. What is the maximum distance your vehicle's wheels can be from the curb when legally parked?
- A24 inches
- B6 inches
- C12 inches
- D18 inches
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Correct answer: C. 12 inches
In New York State, when parallel parking, your vehicle's wheels must be no more than 12 inches (one foot) from the curb. This ensures vehicles do not obstruct traffic flow.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. 24 inches is significantly too far from the curb and would be ticketed.
- B. 6 inches is a good distance, but 12 inches is the maximum allowed.
- D. 18 inches is too far from the curb and considered an illegal park.
Parallel Parking Distance
When parallel parking, a vehicle's wheels must be within 12 inches of the curb.
- Maximum distance is 1 foot (12 inches).
- Ensures vehicle is not an obstruction.
- Applies to street parking with a curb.
Memory trick: Parking's perfect, a foot from the edge.