Texas Car / Permit practice question · Parking & Stopping
The closest you may leave a parked vehicle to the nearest rail at a railroad crossing is:
Answer choices
- 15 feet
- 50 feet— Correct answer
- 25 feet
- 100 feet
Why this is the answer
Do not park a vehicle closer than 50 feet to the nearest rail at a railroad crossing, whether anyone is in it or not. That is a different rule from stopping at a crossing, where you stay 15 to 50 feet from the nearest rail if lights flash, bells sound or a flag person directs you. For parking, the number is 50 feet.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook — Parking
Content reviewed against official driver handbooks · August 12, 2026
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