Driving Regulations

Flashcards about parking regulations, distances, and legal regulations for drivers.

12 inches

The maximum distance allowed from a curb to be legally parked.

16 years

Age under which it is illegal to leave a child in a parked vehicle with the motor running.

5 feet

No parking distance from a driveway.

15 feet

No parking distance from a fire hydrant.

20 feet

No parking distance from a crosswalk at an intersection.

20 feet

No parking distance from a fire station driveway.

30 feet

No parking distance from a stop sign or traffic light.

50 feet

No parking distance from a railroad crossing.

75 feet

No parking distance from a fire station on the opposite side.

1/3 mile

Distance needed to pass with oncoming traffic at 55mph.

15 seconds (1/3 mile)

Clear sight distance in front of you to pass on hills/curves

150 feet

Average length headlights provide safe vision, low beam.

200 feet

Distance before an approaching vehicle a pass must be completed.

200 feet

Distance before/after a stationary emergency vehicle with siren or flashing lights where no speeding/improper passing is allowed.

200 feet

Minimum distance it takes to stop at 30 mph.

300 feet

Average length headlights provide safe vision, high beam.

300 feet

Distance behind a vehicle you must dim headlights.

300 feet

Distance you are allowed to drive in a two-way left turn lane.

400 feet

Minimum distance it takes to stop at 50 mph.

400 feet

Distance lit by headlights.

500 feet

Distance you must dim headlights for an oncoming vehicle.

Sunset to Sunrise – turn on headlights by at least ½ hour after sunset and ½ hour before sunrise

Time frame when headlights must be turned on.

.02%

B.A.C. legally intoxicated D.U.I. under age 21.

.08%

B.A.C. legally intoxicated D.U.I. over age 21.

5 days

Timeframe in which a seller must report sale of vehicle to Dept. of Licensing.

6-8 years

Validity period of a driver’s license.

10 days

Time you have to report change of address or name for driver’s license.

15 days

Time in which the buyer of vehicle must transfer title and registration.

20 mph

Maximum speed in school zones.

25 mph

Maximum speed in cities, towns and on ocean beaches.

50 mph

Maximum speed on county roads.

60 mph

Maximum speed on state highways.

60 mph

Maximum speed on interstate freeways (urban area).

70 mph

Maximum speed on interstate freeways (rural).