Deck 4 : Passing/Parking

Question 1

On what side should you pass other vehicles?

Answer 1

The left side

Question 2

You may only pass on the right when?

Answer 2

1) an open highway has two or more lanes going in your direction
2) the driver ahead of you is driving left and there isn’t enough room to pass
3) you are on a one-way street

Question 3

When passing on an open highway you should __?

Answer 3

Signal, look over your shoulder, check blind spot, drive into passing lane, speed up to pass vehicle, and return to original lane.

Question 4

How many inches away from the curb should your vehicle be parked?

Answer 4

18 inches

Question 5

When parking on a sloping driveway…

Answer 5

Turn wheels so the vehicle will not roll if brakes fail.

Question 6

When parking downhill wheels should be pointed?

Answer 6

Toward the curb : towards the side of curb

Question 7

When parking uphill your wheels should be pointed?

Answer 7

Away from the curb

Question 8

When parking headed either uphill/downhill with no curb wheels should be pointed?

Answer 8

Toward the shoulder of the road

Question 9

A white colored curb indicates __?

Answer 9

Stop long enough to pick up/drop off passengers

Question 10

A green colored curb indicates __?

Answer 10

Park for limited time, time limit may be posted on signs or on curb

Question 11

A yellow colored curb indicates __?

Answer 11

Load and unload passengers and freight. Do NOT stop longer than time posted.

Question 12

If you are driving a non commercial vehicle and are parked next to a YELLOW painted curb it means __?

Answer 12

You are usually required to stay with your vehicle

Question 13

A red colored curb indicates __?

Answer 13

No stopping, standing, or parking. Buses may stop at red zone marked for buses.

Question 14

A blue colored curb indicates __?

Answer 14

Parking for disabled person or someone driving a disabled person

Question 15

To park in a disabled parking you must have a what?

Answer 15

1) placard/license plate for disabled persons

2) park in parking zone with time limit for any amount of time

Question 16

Misuse of disabled placard/license will result in __?

Answer 16

1) Losing special parking privileges
2) A fine up to $1000
3) imprisonment in county jail for up to 6 months or both

Question 17

NEVER park or leave your vehicle __?

Answer 17

1) where “no parking” sign is posted
2) on marked/unmarked crosswalk
3) on sidewalk partially blocking sidewalk/private property
4) within 3ft of sidewalk ramp for disabled persons
5) in a tunnel/bridge except where permitted by signs
6) within 15ft of a fire hydrant or fire station
7) between safety zone & curb
8) double parked

Question 18

Driving green maximizes what?

Answer 18

Your fuel efficiency to help lower emissions

Question 19

What are some things you can do to drive green?

Answer 19

1) driving habits : speed up and slow down smoothly
2) maintenance: keeping vehicle in shape : regularly inflate tires, oil change, check filters
3) weight : getting rid of extra weight

Question 20

What vehicle helps lower emissions?

Answer 20

Zero-emissions vehicle powered by electricity or hydrogen

Question 21

What type of vehicles do not produce tailpipe emissions or need oil changes?

Answer 21

1) Plug-in electric cars : charge overnight or at home at charging stations.
2) Hydrogen fuel cell electric cars : refuel at public hydrogen stations