How far should you park from a crosswalk or intersection?

How far should you park from a crosswalk or intersection?

• A. 10 feet
• B. 15 feet
• C. 20 feet
• D. 25 feet

Answer: (C)

Maintain a space of at least twenty feet between your parked car and a crosswalk at an intersection. This minimum distance keeps pedestrians visible as they cross and gives approaching drivers a clear view of the crosswalk and any pedestrians or turning vehicles. Parking closer can block the crosswalk, reduce sight lines, and increase the risk of collisions. So, while parking a bit farther—like twenty-five feet—also satisfies safety rules, the required minimum to observe is twenty feet. Distances like ten or fifteen feet are too close and would not meet the rule.

Maintain a space of at least twenty feet between your parked car and a crosswalk at an intersection. This minimum distance keeps pedestrians visible as they cross and gives approaching drivers a clear view of the crosswalk and any pedestrians or turning vehicles. Parking closer can block the crosswalk, reduce sight lines, and increase the risk of collisions. So, while parking a bit farther—like twenty-five feet—also satisfies safety rules, the required minimum to observe is twenty feet. Distances like ten or fifteen feet are too close and would not meet the rule.