Parking Rules, Law and Rules of the Road and Right-of-Way rules

Question 1

Here are the steps to parallel parking:

Answer 1

1. Find a space
2. Pull up alongside the vehicle in front of the space you are parking in
3. Check your rearview mirror
4. Begin backing up
5. Straighten out
6. Center your vehicle in the parking space

Question 2

Find a space:

Answer 2

1) Look for a space at least 3 feet longer than your vehicle

2) When you find a space, turn on your signal to show that you plan on parking

Question 3

Pull up alongside the vehicle in front of the space you are parking in:

Answer 3

1) Leave about 2 feet between your vehicle and the vehicle next to you
2) Stop once your rear bumper is aligned with the front of your parking space and keep the signal on

Question 4

Check rearview mirror:

Answer 4

1) Look over your shoulder for approaching vehicles

2) Keep your foot on the brake and put the vehicle in reverse

Question 5

Begin backing up:

Answer 5

Turn your wheel back into the space at about a 45-degree angle

Question 6

Straighten out:

Answer 6

1) Begin turning the steering wheel away from the curb when your rear wheel is within 18 inches of the curb
2) You may need to pull forward and backward to straighten out
3) Your vehicle should now be parallel and within 18 inches of the curb

Question 7

Center your vehicle in the parking space:

Answer 7

1) Turn off your vehicle and set the parking brake
2) Before you exit your vehicle, look carefully for passing vehicles, bicycles, and motorcycles
3) Exit when safe

Question 8

When parking on a hill:

Answer 8

1. On a sloping driveway
2. Headed downhill
3. Headed uphill
4. Headed either uphill or downhill when there is no curb

Question 9

On a sloping driveway

Answer 9

Turn the wheels so the vehicle will not roll into the street if the brakes fail

Question 10

Headed downhill

Answer 10

1) Turn your front wheels into the curb or toward the side of the road
2) Set the parking brake

Question 11

Headed uphill

Answer 11

1) Turn your front wheels away from the curb and let your vehicle roll back a few inches
2) The wheel should gently touch the curb
3) Set the parking brakes

Question 12

Headed either uphill or downhill when there is no curb

Answer 12

1) Turn the wheels so the vehicle will roll away from the center of the road if the brakes fail
2) Always set the parking brake and leave the vehicle in gear or in the “park” position

Question 13

Painted colored curbs have special parking rules:

Answer 13

1) White
2) Green
3) Yellow
4) Red
5) Blue

Question 14

White

Answer 14

Stop only long enough to pick up or drop off passengers

Question 15

Green

Answer 15

1) Park for a limited time

2) The time limit may be posted on signs or painted on the curb

Question 16

Yellow

Answer 16

1) Load and unload passengers and freight
2) Do not stop longer than the time posted
3) If driving a noncommercial vehicle, usually required to stay with the vehicle

Question 17

Red

Answer 17

No stopping, standing, or parking

Question 18

Blue

Answer 18

Parking for a disabled person or someone driving a disabled person

Question 19

Punishment for misuse of blue curb parking

Answer 19

fine up to $1000 and imprisonment in county jail for up to 6 months or both

Question 20

Never park or leave your vehicle:

Answer 20

1) No Parking sign is posted
2) On a marked or unmarked crosswalk
3) On a sidewalk
4) Within 3 feet of a sidewalk ramp for the disabled person
5) In front of the curb that provides a wheelchair for the sidewalk
6) In crosshatched (diagonal lines) area next to a designated disabled parking space
7) In a tunnel or on a bridge except where permitted by signs
8) Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant or fire station
9) Between safety zone and curb
10) Double Parked

Question 21

If you must stop on a freeway:

Answer 21

1) Park entirely off the pavement and stay in the vehicle with the doors locked until help arrives
2) Leave enough space for other vehicles to safely pass your vehicle
3) Vehicle should be visible for at least 200 feet

Question 22

Solid Red Light

Answer 22

It means “Stop” but can turn right at a red light if:

1) Do not see a “No Turn On Red” sign posted, and stop at the light before you turn
2) Yield (wait) for pedestrians, bicyclists, and other nearby vehicles that have the right-of-way and only turn when safe

Question 23

Red Arrow

Answer 23

A red arrow means “Stop”

1) Remain stopped until a green traffic signal light or green arrow appears
2) Do not turn at a red arrow

Question 24

Flashing Red Light

Answer 24

It means “Stop,” and after stopping, you may go when it is safe
1) Let any pedestrian crossing before you make the turn

Question 25

Solid Yellow Light

Answer 25

It means “Caution”

1) When seeing a yellow traffic signal light, stop if you can do so safely
2) If you cannot stop safely, cautiously cross the intersection

Question 26

Yellow Arrow

Answer 26

The yellow arrow means “Protected”

1) If cannot stop safely or are already in the intersection, cautiously complete your turn
2) Pay attention to the next signal. It could be:
1. Green traffic signal light
2. Red traffic signal light
3. Red arrow

Question 27

Flashing Yellow

Answer 27

It means is a warning to “Proceed with Caution” or slow down

1) Be alert before you enter the intersection
2) Yield (wait) for any pedestrians, bicyclists, or vehicles in the intersection
3) Don’t need to stop for flashing yellow light

Question 28

Flashing Yellow Arrow

Answer 28

It can be turned but not protected from other traffic

1) Yield (wait) for oncoming traffic and pedestrians to clear the intersection and then proceed with caution

Question 29

Solid Green Light

Answer 29

It is signal means “GO” but still stops for any pedestrian, vehicle, a bicyclist in the intersection

1) If turning left, only turn if you have enough space to complete the turn without creating a danger to any oncoming vehicle, bicyclist, or pedestrian
2) Do not enter the intersection and cannot get completely across before the traffic signal light turns red

Question 30

Green Arrow

Answer 30

It means “GO” and must turn in the direction the arrow is pointing

1) The green arrow allows you to make a protected turn
2) Yield (wait) for any vehicle, bicyclist, or pedestrian still in the intersection

Question 31

Traffic Signal Light Not Working (Blackout)

Answer 31

Stop as if the intersection is controlled by “Stop” signs in all directions, and then proceed cautiously

Question 32

“Walk” or “Walking Person”

Answer 32

It is legal to cross the street

Question 33

“Don’t Walk” or “Raised Hand”

Answer 33

You may not cross the street

Question 34

Flashing “Don’t Walk” or Flashing “Raised Hand”

Answer 34

1) Do not start crossing the street and the signal light is about to change
2) Driver must yield to pedestrians, even if the “Don’t Walk” light is flashing

Question 35

Pedestrian Phases (also called Pedestrian Scrambles)

Answer 35

1) There are crisscross and diagonal crosswalks that allow pedestrians to cross intersections in any direction at the same time
2) All vehicles at the intersection are stopped

Question 36

Pedestrian Push Button

Answer 36

This is used to activate the “Walk” signal

Question 37

No Pedestrian Signals

Answer 37

If there are no pedestrian signals, obey the vehicle traffic signals

Question 38

Red Stop Sign

Answer 38

1) Make a complete stop before entering the crosswalk or at the limit line
2) If there is no limit line or crosswalk, stop before entering the intersection and check traffic in all directions before proceeding

Question 39

Red Yield Sign

Answer 39

Slow down and be ready to stop (if necessary) to let any vehicle, bicyclist, or pedestrian pass before you proceed

Question 40

Red and White Regulatory Sign

Answer 40

Follow the sign’s instruction

Question 41

Wrong Way Sign

Answer 41

It means you are going against traffic, and this may be posted with a “DO NOT ENTER” sign

1) When it is safe, back out or turn around
2) If you are driving at night, you will know you are going the wrong way if the road reflector shine red back to headlight

Question 42

Red Circle with a Red Line Through It

Answer 42

Always indicate “NO” and show what you cannot do

Question 43

Yellow and Black Circular Sign or X-shaped Sign

Answer 43

Approaching a railroad crossing

1) Look, listen, slow down, and prepare to stop
2) Let any trains pass before you proceed

Question 44

5-sided Sign

Answer 44

You are near a school, drive slowly and stop for children in the crosswalk

Question 45

Diamond-shaped Sign

Answer 45

These signs warn you of specific road conditions and dangers ahead, and this is shown as a warning signs

Question 46

White Rectangular Sign

Answer 46

These signs communicate many essential rules you must obey

Question 47

Warning Signs

Answer 47

These signs warn of conditions related to pedestrians, bicyclists, schools, playgrounds, school buses, and school passenger loading zones
1) Obey all warning signs regardless of their shape or color

Question 48

Without “Stop” or “Yield” signs:

Answer 48

If a vehicle or bicycle gets to the intersection at the same time as you, give right-of-way to the vehicle or bicycle on your right

Question 49

“T” intersections without “Stop” or “Yield” signs:

Answer 49

Vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians on the through road (continuing to go straight) have the right-of-way

Question 50

“Stop” signs at all corners

Answer 50

1) Stop first

2) Follow the right-of-way rules

Question 51

Turning Left

Answer 51

Give the right-of-way to any approaching vehicle that is close enough to be dangerous
1) Check for motorcycles, bicycles, and pedestrians

Question 52

Turning Right

Answer 52

Check for any vehicles or pedestrians crossing the street or riding next to you

Question 53

Green traffic signal light

Answer 53

Pedestrians have the right-of-way

Question 54

Divided highways or highways with several lanes

Answer 54

Watch for vehicles coming in any lane you will cross or enter

Question 55

Entering traffic

Answer 55

Yield to traffic before entering