Parking Flashcards
To park your parking brake must be in
In gear on manuals
In park on automatics
Dutch reach
1 check rearview
2 check side view
3 open door w hand farthest from door
Always look 4 bikers, peds, & oncoming drivers b4 opening door
Parking basic
Use designated parking area if pozzible
Never leave ignition key in car
Where should u face ur steering wheel & front wheels when parallel parking on a hill?
Uphill face steering wheel away from curb
Downhill face steering wheel towards curb
Parallel parking
1 stop even w car in front of ur spot
2 sharp right & back slowly towards car behind
3 when clear of car ahead, sharp left & back slowly toward car behind
4 sharp right & pull to curb centered in space
How far from a traffic signal, stop sign, or yield sign is parking allowed?
No parking within 30ft of stop etc
How far from a pedestrian safety zone r u allowed 2 park?
No parking within 20ft
How far from a fire hydrant r u allowed 2 park?
15ft
How far from a railrd xing r u allowed 2 park?
50ft
How far from a fire station driveway r u allowed 2 park?
20 ft on same side of rd
75 ft on opposite side of rd
How far from driveway, alley, private Rd or area of curb removed/lowered for sidewalk access r u allowed 2 park?
5ft
Are you allowed to park on bridges/overpasses or in tunnels/underpasses?
No
What does a white curb mean?
Short stops only
What does a yellow/red curb mean?
Loading zone or other restriction
Children alone in car rule?
Ppl under 16 can’t be alone in parked car w engine on
