Practice curb colors, hills and where you can't park, with questions based on the What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133).
At least 75 feet
On the same side of the street it is 20 feet. Across the street, it is 75 feet when marked.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133, Rev. 10/2025), Chapter 4, Parking violations, pp. 38-39
No closer than 20 feet
Stay at least 20 feet from a marked crosswalk. With no crosswalk, stay at least 15 feet from the intersection.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133, Rev. 10/2025), Chapter 4, Parking violations, pp. 38-39
No closer than 30 feet
The 30-foot rule covers stop signs, traffic lights and flashing beacons, including warning signs.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133, Rev. 10/2025), Chapter 4, Parking violations, pp. 38-39
No closer than 15 feet
When there is no crosswalk, the distance is 15 feet from the intersection.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133, Rev. 10/2025), Chapter 4, Parking violations, pp. 38-39
At least 500 feet
Michigan's manual lists 500 feet as the minimum distance from a fire or a crash.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133, Rev. 10/2025), Chapter 4, Parking violations, pp. 38-39
So the vehicle will not roll into traffic
With no curb to stop it, the wheels need to steer the vehicle away from traffic. Always use the parking brake too.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133, Rev. 10/2025), Chapter 4, Parking, p. 37
No, not without the person
The person with the disability must be coming with you into the store.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133, Rev. 10/2025), Chapter 4, Disability parking, p. 38
No more than 12 inches
Keep your parked vehicle within a foot of the curb.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133, Rev. 10/2025), Chapter 4, Parking violations, pp. 38-39
It leaves room for a wheelchair lift and ramp
A vehicle parked there may stop a wheelchair user from getting into or out of their van.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133, Rev. 10/2025), Chapter 4, Disability parking, p. 38
One with a yellow free-parking sticker
The requirements for the sticker are narrower than those for a disability plate or placard.
Source: What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133, Rev. 10/2025), Chapter 4, Disability parking, p. 38
We wrote these practice questions from the facts in the What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133) (Revised October 2025 edition) and from official sources on road signs. Every answer links to its source, so you can check it and read more.
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