Page 5 Flashcards
What should you ensure when parking on a public road?
Do not get in the way of traffic
Move as far away from traffic as possible.
If there is a roadside shoulder, what should you do when parking?
Pull as far onto it as you can
If there is a curb, park as close to it as you can.
When parked parallel on the right-hand side of the street, which signal should you give before pulling out into traffic?
Left turn signal
Look over your left shoulder before pulling out.
When parked parallel on the left-hand side of a one-way street, which signal should you give?
Right turn signal
Look over your right shoulder before moving into traffic.
What is the first step in parallel parking?
Stop smoothly two to three feet away from the car you will be parking behind
Give your signal for the direction.
What should you do after stopping before parallel parking?
Turn the steering wheel sharply right and back slowly toward the center of the car behind you
Make sure to check your surroundings.
What is the third step in parallel parking?
Turn wheels sharp left and back slowly to the car behind
Ensure you are clear of the car ahead.
What should you do after backing towards the car behind in parallel parking?
Turn the wheel sharp right and pull toward the curb in the center of the parking space
This completes the parking maneuver.
What should you do to ensure your vehicle cannot move after parking?
Set your parking brake and shift to ‘park’ (or reverse in a manual shift car)
This is essential for safety.
If parked on a hill, how should you position your wheels?
Turn your wheels so that your vehicle will touch the curb if it begins moving
If there is no curb, turn the wheels so the vehicle will go off the road.
What is the safest side to get out of your vehicle when parked?
Curb side
Check traffic before getting out if you have to use the street side.
Fill in the blank: When parked downhill, turn wheels ______.
to curb
True or False: You should turn your wheels away from the curb when parked uphill.
True
What action should you take if there is no curb when parking on a hill?
Turn the wheels so the vehicle will go off the road should it roll
This prevents potential accidents.
