Parking and positioning vehicle Flashcards
When you see or hear an emergency vehicle approaching:
Immediately drive to the right side of the road and stop
If you are parking uphill and there IS a curb, you should
Turn your wheels to the left, away from the curb
If you are parking uphill and there IS NOT a curb, you should
Turn your wheels to the right, toward the edge of the road
It is illegal to follow fire vehicles traveling in response to an alarm, within
500 Feet
If you are parking downhill, you should:
Turn your wheels to the right, toward the edge of the road
It is illegal to park if a crosswalk is within
20 feet
It is illegal to park if a fire hydrant is within
15 feet
When observing law enforcement lights and/or sirens activated behind you, drivers should:
Immediately yield to the right side of the roadway
It is illegal to park if a railroad crossing is within
50 feet
How many seconds should you give yourself as a cushion between you and another vehicle?
3-6 seconds
A driver’s blind spot is
on the left and right side of the vehicle that are not visible in your mirror
A red painted curb means you may:
Not stop, stand or park
