Please specify your state of residence as some states, it's no more than 12, other states it's no more than 18.
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!
I would say about 2-3 inches away from the curb.Another VIew: Although this distance may vary from place to place, most requirements state no more than 12 inches from the curb.
10 inches
10 inches
18 inches according to transportation code 545.303
Less than 12 inches.
Most states recommend that you keep your wheels about 6 inches away from the curb, but do not penalize you if your vehicle is within 18 inches from the curb. Anything further than that, and you fail the maneuver. The statute governing this distance is different from state to state, and maybe even city-to-city.
1 ft. (30cm.)
depends on if you are parked on a hill or not on an up hill with a curb turn away from the curb, on an hill with no curb turn to the ps of vehicle, other than that you should always keep your wheels straight when parked on a flat or even surface no grade!
10 inches!!
According to the Department of Motor Vehicles, for safety in the event of an accident, you should adjust the seat of your vehicle so that your chest is 10-12 inches away from your airbag and steering wheel.
In Texas, the test requires the wheels to be 6-12 inches away from the curb. It might be different in your state though!