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When parallel parking on a roadway, how close must the curb-side wheels generally be to the curb or edge?
An empty curb-side road is headed Parking beside a curb; no tire-to-curb gap is selected.
Correct answer: Within 12 inches.
Why
Park parallel in the direction of traffic with the curb-side wheels within 12 inches of the curb or roadway edge.
Verified against Alaska Driver Manual · Distance from the curb · p. 74
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