Parking on hills, curb colors and where parking is not allowed.
Question 1
In Oklahoma, how close to a fire hydrant may you park?
Correct answer: No closer than 15 feet
It is illegal to park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
Source: Chapter 9: Parking β Unlawful Parking
Question 2
You may not park within how many feet of a crosswalk at an intersection?
Correct answer: 20 feet
Parking within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection is prohibited.
Source: Chapter 9: Parking β Unlawful Parking
Question 3
How close may you park when approaching a stop sign, flashing beacon or traffic signal at the side of the road?
Correct answer: No closer than 30 feet
It is illegal to park within 30 feet upon approaching any flashing beacon, stop sign or traffic control signal at the side of the roadway.
Source: Chapter 9: Parking β Unlawful Parking
Question 4
How close to the nearest rail of a railroad crossing may you park?
Correct answer: No closer than 50 feet
Parking within 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing is illegal.
Source: Chapter 9: Parking β Unlawful Parking
Question 5
When signs are posted, how far from a fire station driveway must you stay when parking on the opposite side of the street?
Correct answer: 75 feet
Do not park within 20 feet of a fire station driveway, or within 75 feet on the opposite side of the street when signposted.
Source: Chapter 9: Parking β Unlawful Parking
Question 6
Which of these is an illegal place to park in Oklahoma?
Correct answer: On a bridge or other elevated highway structure
Parking is prohibited on any bridge or elevated structure on a highway, in a highway underpass, on sidewalks, crosswalks and within intersections, among other places.
Source: Chapter 9: Parking β Unlawful Parking
Question 7
What is double parking?
Correct answer: Parking beside a car already at the curb
Stopping or parking on the roadway side of any vehicle stopped or parked at the curb (double parking) is illegal.
Source: Chapter 9: Parking β Unlawful Parking
Question 8
When parallel parking, how close to the curb must your vehicle be?
Correct answer: Within 18 inches
Unless signs or a yellow curb prohibit it, you may park parallel to the curb and within 18 inches of it.
Source: Chapter 9: Parking β Parallel Parking
Question 9
When parking on a hill next to a curb, how close to the curb should you stop?
Correct answer: Within six inches
To park on a hill, parallel park as usual but stop within six inches of the curb, then brace the wheels.
Source: Chapter 9: Parking β Parking and Starting on a Hill
Question 10
You are parking downhill next to a curb. Which way should you turn your front wheels?
Correct answer: Toward the curb
Facing downhill, turn your wheels toward the curb so the curb will stop the car if it rolls.
Source: Chapter 9: Parking β Parking and Starting on a Hill
Question 11
You are parking uphill next to a curb. Which way should you turn your front wheels?
Correct answer: Away from the curb
Facing uphill against a curb, turn the wheels sharply away from the curb and roll back until the tire rests against it.
Source: Chapter 9: Parking β Parking and Starting on a Hill
Question 12
You are parking uphill on a road with no curb. Which way should you turn your wheels?
Correct answer: Sharply to the right
With no curb, turn the wheels sharply to the right so the car will roll away from traffic if it moves.
Source: Chapter 9: Parking β Parking and Starting on a Hill
Question 13
Which steps does the manual list for leaving a parked vehicle?
Correct answer: Set the brake, shift to park or low, stop the motor, take the key
When you leave your car, set the parking brake, put the gear in low, reverse or park, turn off the motor and remove the key.
Source: Chapter 9: Parking β Parking
Question 14
Who must complete the application for an Oklahoma disabled parking placard?
Correct answer: A physician
Applicants must submit an application completed by a physician stating that the person has a physical disability.