Deck 4 : Passing/Parking Flashcards
On what side should you pass other vehicles?
The left side
You may only pass on the right when?
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
When passing on an open highway you should __?
Signal, look over your shoulder, check blind spot, drive into passing lane, speed up to pass vehicle, and return to original lane.
How many inches away from the curb should your vehicle be parked?
18 inches
When parking on a sloping driveway…
Turn wheels so the vehicle will not roll if brakes fail.
When parking downhill wheels should be pointed?
Toward the curb : towards the side of curb
When parking uphill your wheels should be pointed?
Away from the curb
When parking headed either uphill/downhill with no curb wheels should be pointed?
Toward the shoulder of the road
A white colored curb indicates __?
Stop long enough to pick up/drop off passengers
A green colored curb indicates __?
Park for limited time, time limit may be posted on signs or on curb
A yellow colored curb indicates __?
Load and unload passengers and freight. Do NOT stop longer than time posted.
If you are driving a non commercial vehicle and are parked next to a YELLOW painted curb it means __?
You are usually required to stay with your vehicle
A red colored curb indicates __?
No stopping, standing, or parking. Buses may stop at red zone marked for buses.
A blue colored curb indicates __?
Parking for disabled person or someone driving a disabled person
To park in a disabled parking you must have a what?
1) placard/license plate for disabled persons
2) park in parking zone with time limit for any amount of time
Misuse of disabled placard/license will result in __?
1) Losing special parking privileges
2) A fine up to $1000
3) imprisonment in county jail for up to 6 months or both
NEVER park or leave your vehicle __?
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
Driving green maximizes what?
Your fuel efficiency to help lower emissions
What are some things you can do to drive green?
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
What vehicle helps lower emissions?
Zero-emissions vehicle powered by electricity or hydrogen
What type of vehicles do not produce tailpipe emissions or need oil changes?
1) Plug-in electric cars : charge overnight or at home at charging stations.
2) Hydrogen fuel cell electric cars : refuel at public hydrogen stations
