Before parking, which action most directly helps ensure the space is legal?

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This question tests how to ensure a space is legal by checking parking regulations before you park. The most direct step is to look for posted signs and curb markings that spell out the rules for that block—things like time limits, permit requirements, meter hours, street cleaning days, and no-parking zones. Verifying these details ahead of time keeps you compliant and helps avoid fines. Disregarding signs, parking in front of a hydrant, or parking on a crosswalk would violate regulations and can lead to fines or towing, so they do not ensure legality.