Parking Flashcards
Parking on a hill facing upwards or downwards with no curb, what direction do you turn the wheel?
right
Parking on a hill facing upwards with a curb, what direction do you turn the wheel?
left
Parking on a hill facing downwards with a curb, what direction do you turn the wheel?
right
how far must you park from a fire hydrant?
5m
how far must you park from a crosswalk
5m
how far must you park from a flashing beacon, stop sign, or a traffic control signal?
10m
how far must you park from a safety zone?
10m
can you park in between the curb of a safety zone and the safety zone?
No
how far must you park from a railroad crossing?
15m
how far must you park from the driveway entrance to the fire station?
10m
how far must you park from the other side of the street from the entrance to the fire station?
25m
can you park on a bridge?
No.
how close must you be the the curb when you park?
within 50cm
when parallel parking, where should your hand be on the steering wheel?
the 12 o’clock position
what are the steps to parallel parking?
- signal your intention to park and stop even to the vehicle parked in front of your desired parking space
- back in slowly, turning your wheel sharply to the right
- continue to back in and straighten your wheels
- when the front of your car passes the back of the one in front of you, turn the wheel to your left
- Straighten and pull up within 60cm to the car in front of you