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ParkingQuestion 83 of 229

After you parallel park, how close should your vehicle be to the curb?

Within 5 feet
Within 18 inches
Within 3 feet
Within 6 feet

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Correct answer: Within 18 inches

Your vehicle should be parallel to the curb and within 18 inches of it.

Source: California Driver's Handbook (DL 600, California DMV, 2025), Section 6. Navigating the Roads: Parallel Parking, page 26

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026

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