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less than 18 inches

Another View: THe answer depends entirely on what state, or even municipality, you are asking about. Some jurisdictions require you to be closer than 18 inches.

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Q: How far do you have to be from the curb when parallel parked?
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When you are parked alongside a curb the front and back wheels must be parallel and within how far of the curb?

Apparently it's 18 inches in most places.


When parked parallel your curb wheels must be no more than how many inches form the curb?

7 inches from curb


When parked parallel your curbside wheels must be no more than how many inches from the curb in pa?

18 inches


In California when parked parallel your curbside wheels must be no more than how many inches from the curb?

12 inches in WI


When parked at a curb from which direction should the driver approach the vehicle?

From the rear, front, and left side. If approaching a vehicle from the right side while parallel parked it means you've parked illegaly facing on coming traffic.


When parallel parked your wheels should be no farther than how many inches from the curb?

Apparently it's 18 inches in most places.


When parked parallel your curb side wheels must be no more then how many inches from the curb?

No more then 18 inches from the curb (in California)Added: It totally depends on the regulations of your individual jurisdiction. In many states it is no more than 12 inches from the curb.


When parallel parking how far should your wheels be from the curb?

18 inches


When parked alongside other parking spaces parallel to a red curb how close to the red curb is considered parking next to a red curb?

I think that would depend on the county and country in question. In the UK, "next to is next to" and you get a ticket.


How far do you park away from curb?

From the Calfornia DMV web page on parking: When you park alongside a curb on a level street, the front and back wheels must be parallel and within 18 inches of the curb. Park parallel to the street if there is no curb.


How far from the curb should you be while parallel parking?

12 or less inches


How closer to the curb when parallel parking?

from what i remember of my driving lessons the car should be no further than 18 inches away from the curb when parked. any further and i was asked to call a taxi to reach the pavement!