Section Four: Parking/Lane Markings/Traffic Signals

Question 1

What five steps should you follow when parking your vehicle?

Answer 1

1. Park in a lighted area.
2. Lock the vehicle.
3. Set emergency brakes on when parked downhill or uphill.
4. See if headlights are turned off.
5. Check rearview and side mirrors for motorists and bicyclists before opening the door.

Question 2

Which locations along a street prohibit you from parking your vehicle?

Answer 2

• In an intersection.
• On a crosswalk.
• On a sidewalk.
• Alongside a yellow curb.
• On a bridge.
• In front of a bridge.

Question 3

If parking downhill, which direction should you turn the vehicle’s wheels?

Answer 3

Turn the wheels to the right towards the curb or building.

Question 4

If parking uphill with a curb, which direction do you turn the vehicle’s wheels?

Answer 4

Turn the wheels to the left.

Question 5

If parking uphill without a curb, which direction do you turn the vehicle’s wheels?

Answer 5

Turn the vehicle’s wheels to the right.

Question 6

When parking uphill or downhill, you need to set the _______________________ in the vehicle?

Answer 6

Emergency Brakes

Question 7

What are the four steps involved when parallel parking?

Answer 7

1. Stop even with the vehicle ahead of the parking space.
2. Turn wheels sharply to the right and back slowly into the parking
   space.
3. When clear of the front vehicle, turn wheels sharply to the left, and
   continue backing into the vacant spot.
4. Turn wheels sharply to the right and pull forward to the curb. Park in
   the center of the parking space. The vehicle should be parked less than 18 inches (1 ½ feet) from the curb.

Question 8

When driving on a highway or expressway, you should follow which steps?

Answer 8

1. Stay in your lane and keep distance from other vehicles.
2. Check speedometer to stay within the speed limit.
3. Look in the mirrors every 3-5 seconds.
4. Turn on hazard lights when parked on the shoulder of the road (e.g., flat tire).
5. Accelerate (speed up) on the ramp when entering the highway.
6. Decelerate (slow down) when exiting the highway onto a ramp.

Question 9

What is “Highway Hypnosis”?

Answer 9

When you’re falling asleep at the wheel after driving for long periods of time.

Question 10

How can you avoid falling asleep at the wheel?

Answer 10

Constantly moving and exercising your eyes. Listening to music and rolling down the window can also help you stay awake.

Question 11

If you experience a flat tire or steam coming out from under the hood, what should you do?

Answer 11

 Pull off to the shoulder of the road.
 Turn on the hazard lights.
 Place emergency triangle reflectors or flares, if available, alongside the road.
 Call roadside assistance or a tow truck for help.

Question 12

If you’re on a road with two solid yellow line markings, what does this mean?

Answer 12

Traffic in opposite directions cannot pass other motorists at any time.

Question 13

If you’re on a road with a yellow dotted line marking, what does this mean?

Answer 13

Traffic is heading in opposite directions. It also means that a motorist can pass a slower motorist when traffic in the other lane is clear ahead.

Question 14

What’s a dual use lane?

Answer 14

These lane markings have both a turn arrow and a straight arrow.

Question 15

When vehicles moving in opposite directions use the center lane to make a left turn, what is this lane called?

Answer 15

Shared Center Lane

Question 16

What do green, yellow, and red lights mean at a signal light?

Answer 16

Red = Stop
Yellow = Proceed but with caution
Green = Go