Practice question

How far must you be from a fire station driveway if you are parked on the opposite side of the road?

  1. 50 feet
  2. 75 feet
  3. 100 feet
  4. 150 feet

Answer: B — 75 feet

Keeping fire station driveways clear is about allowing emergency crews to operate quickly and safely. When you’re parked on the opposite side of the road, you must stay 75 feet away from the driveway. This buffer gives fire engines space to back out or turn into the station and keeps approaching traffic from being blocked or hindered visibility. Parking closer could impede access and delay response in an emergency. The other distances don’t provide the required clearance, whereas 75 feet is the established minimum for this situation.

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