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When you park parallel to a curb, how close to the curb must your vehicle be?
- A.Within 24 inches
- B.Within 18 inches
- C.Touching the curb at all times
- D.Within 12 inches
Correct answer
D. Within 12 inches
Why
A parked vehicle must be within 12 inches of the curb. Parking farther out leaves the vehicle in the traffic lane and creates a hazard.
Manual topic: NY Driver's Manual (MV-21) - Chapter 7: Parallel Parking · From the New York Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (NYC-144).