Right of Way and Parking Rules

Question 1

You are turning left onto a side road or driveway. Who has the right of way?

Answer 1

Oncoming cars traveling straight ahead. You must yield to them.

Question 2

You are entering a traffic circle (round about!). Who do you yield to?

Answer 2

Yield to drivers already in the circle.

Question 3

You are at an intersection with no stop sign or traffic signal. Who do you yield to?

Answer 3

Yield to vehicles approaching from the right.

Question 4

You are at an intersection with stop signs at all corners. Who do you yield to?

Answer 4

You must yield to the vehicle(s) that arrived first.

Question 5

Base rule at intersections where everyone has stop signs.

Answer 5

First to stop = first to go

Question 6

If the base rule at an intersection does not apply (you all stopped at the same time), who has the right of way?

Answer 6

The vehicle farthest to the right goes first.

Question 7

You arrive at a multi-stop intersection at the same time as the car facing you. You are turning left. The other car appears to be going straight (no blinker/turn indicator is on). Who goes first?

Answer 7

The car going straight goes first.

Question 8

If you are at an intersection with multi-stop signs and you feel uncomfortable in any way about whether it is your turn to go, what should you do?

Answer 8

When in doubt, bail out. Yield to other cars.

Question 9

MOM’s rule of thumb:

Answer 9

If you are turning left ANYWHERE, you likely do NOT have the right of way unless you have a green left arrow! Think and LOOK in all directions before you turn!

Question 10

Drivers entering a road from a driveway of side road must yield to whom?

Answer 10

To all vehicles already on the main road.

Question 11

You are at a busy intersection and there is traffic stopping or going very slow through the intersection, blocking it. What should you do when it is your turn to go?

Answer 11

Do not proceed into any intersection that is blocked. Wait until traffic clears so you can get through the intersection yourself without blocking it.

Question 12

What should you do before entering an intersection?

Answer 12

Look left and right - always!

Question 13

You are passing a vehicle traveling in the same direction. Must you yield to that vehicle?

Answer 13

Yes. Drivers passing must always yield to the vehicle(s) they are passing.

Question 14

What should you do when an emergency vehicle is approaching?

Answer 14

Move over as closely as possible to the right edge of the road. If you are already in an intersection, drive through it before moving over.

Question 15

You see a law enforcement vehicle stopped on the side of the road. What should you do?

Answer 15

Move over, whenever possible, to the farthest lane away from the stopped law enforcement vehicle.

Question 16

When approaching a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing, what must a driver do?

Answer 16

Make a complete stop until the bus turns its flashing red lights off. No matter what lane of traffic you are in, you must stop for the bus in AR. The only exception is if you are approaching in the opposing lane and there is a median 20 feet or more separating you from the lane the bus is in.

Question 17

You are on a four lane highway. A school bus is facing you, stopped with its red flashing light on. What should you do.

Answer 17

Come to a complete stop!

Question 18

You are on four lane highway in which opposing directions of traffic are divided by a median 20 feet or wider. A school bus is stopped. Who must stop?

Answer 18

Only traffic following behind the bus must stop in this case.

Question 19

When parking a vehicle, drivers need to make sure:

Answer 19

Their vehicle doesn’t become a hazard. Your vehicle should be parked far enough from the street and visible to cars approaching from either direction.

Question 20

You are backing from a parking space. What MUST you do?

Answer 20

Look for vehicles and pedestrians by looking through your mirrors AND turning to look (over your shoulder).

Question 21

You just parked your car beside a street. What should you do before you open your door?

Answer 21

Check for traffic! Always exit on the curb side, if possible.

Question 22

When parallel parking, your vehicle should be how far from the curb?

Answer 22

18 inches or LESS

Question 23

When parking on a hill, which way should you turn the car’s wheels?

Answer 23

Turn the wheels sharply away from traffic to prevent the car from possibly rolling into traffic.

Question 24

You park on a hill. What MUST you do before leaving the vehicle unattended?

Answer 24

Set the parking brake AND turn the wheels to the curb or side of the road.

Question 25

Colored curb marking may indicate:

Answer 25

a restricted parking area.

Question 26

Can you park on a crosswalk?

Answer 26

No

Question 27

How close can you park to a fire hydrant?

Answer 27

No closer than 15 feet

Question 28

How close can you park to a crosswalk, intersection, or fire station driveway?

Answer 28

No closer than 20 feet

Question 29

How close can you park to a traffic signal, stop sign, yield sign, or a pedestrian safety zone?

Answer 29

No closer than 30 feet

Question 30

How close can you park to a railroad?

Answer 30

No closer than 50 feet

Question 31

Is it okay to park where your car is blocking a driveway, alley, or area where the curb has been removed or lowered for access to the sidewalk?

Answer 31

No

Question 32

Is it okay to park on a bridge, overpass, or in a tunnel

Answer 32

No

Question 33

You want to park alongside a two lane road. Which side should you NOT park on?

Answer 33

Don’t park on the side by opposing traffic. You should always park your car so that it is facing the same direction of the traffic nearest to it

Question 34

A red painted curb means:

Answer 34

a fire zone - no parking

Question 35

A yellow painted curb means:

Answer 35

a loading zone or other restriction - no parking