In Oregon, what is the minimum distance you must stay from a fire hydrant when parking?
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A.
7 1/2 feet.
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B.
10 feet. Correct
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C.
15 feet.
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D.
50 feet.
The answer is "10 feet."
You may not park within 10 feet of a fire hydrant. The buffer exists so that a fire crew can deploy a hydrant connection without your vehicle blocking access. The rule applies whether you are in your vehicle or not; sitting in the driver's seat next to a hydrant is still a violation.
The traps in the wrong answers
A. 7 1/2 feet.
The hydrant minimum is 10 feet; 7 1/2 feet is the clearance from railroad or light rail tracks when parking would interfere with the train. Misreading: Confuses the 10-foot fire-hydrant rule with the 7 1/2-foot railroad or light rail track clearance listed in the same No Parking list.
C. 15 feet.
The hydrant minimum is 10 feet (15 feet is the fire-station driveway minimum on the same side). Misreading: Confuses the 10-foot fire-hydrant rule with the 15-foot fire-station driveway rule listed on the same page.
D. 50 feet.
50 feet is the rule for parking near a railroad rail or behind a traffic signal where your vehicle blocks the view. Misreading: Confuses the 10-foot fire-hydrant rule with the 50-foot rule for railroad rails or sight-blocking traffic signals.
This question tests your knowledge of Parking in Oregon. Source: Oregon Driver Manual, "No Parking," p.70..
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