Lesson 20
What does this sign mean?
"Disabled Access Parking." You may only park here if you have a disability and have a disabled parking pass.
While making a 3-point turn...
...be aware of your surroundings.
A three-point turn...
...is used to turn your vehicle around to go in the opposite direction and should not be done near the crest of a hill (both other answers are correct)
The first thing to do when passing is...
...signal and check your blind spot.
When parallel parking, the space you choose to park in should be at least as long as what?
1 1/2 car lengthsw
How many crashes happen in a parking lot?
1 out of 5
You may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant?
10
What speed should you not exceed when pulling over in a neighborhood?
10 miles per hour
You may not park within ____ feet from a fire station entrance if you're parking on the same side of the street.
15
You may not park within how many feet of an intersection or crosswalk?
15
How many drivers are usually distracted while looking for a parking space?
2 out of 3
You may not park within how many feet of a railroad crossing?
25
What's one thing that's different between a straight reverse and backing up out of a driveway or parking spot?
With a straight reverse, you look straight out the back window while turned to the right. Backing out of a driveway or parking lot, you look in your right and left blind spots constantly.
If there's a ditch or treeline at the edge of the road where you would want to make a 3-point turn, what might have to happen?
You might have to just navigate around another way instead of doing the 3-point turn.
Why is a 3-point turn especially dangerous?
You will be blocking traffic temporarily.
You may not park more than ____ from a curb.
a foot
You may never pass over what
a solid line
You should always reverse the car ______.
at a slow walking pace
If you're parked on the right, turn the wheel _______ the roadway edge if you park uphill with a curb.
away from
Where should you look to complete a straight reverse?
straight out the back window over your right shoulder, with a side mirror glance only every few seconds
If you slow down _______ and avoid ________ , you can learn the pull over maneuver smoothly and safely.
gradually, sudden movements
Where would you be allowed to park?
in a construction zone where traffic is NOT prohibited
What is not an acceptable way to hold the wheel when completing a straight reverse maneuver?
left hand on 12 and right hand on 6
Where can you NOT pull over?
next to a no-parking sign
Where should your foot be while backing up?
on the brake pedal
Where are you allowed to park?
on the side of the street facing the way traffic flows
Watch out for _____________ in parking lots.
other vehicles and pedestrians
You should always have proper _________ while backing up a vehicle.
posture
What lane should you remain in if you are not planning to pass someone?
the right lane
You must drive according to the designated lane arrows in parking lots.
true
If there are no lane arrows in parking lots and the parking spots are straight, the lane is a __________; if the parking spots are angled and there are no lane arrows, the lane is _______________ .
two-way, one-way in the direction moving in accordance with the angle
How should you practice parallel parking?
with cones or garbage cans
When pulling over, don't stop your vehicle until it is ___________ the edge of the road.
within 12 inches of
Each year, _______ are injured and ______ die from parking lot crashes.
60,000, over 500
What is true?
A "P" with a red line through it means "no parking."
What is the BEST advice particularly for driving through a parking lot?
Drive slowly, and be aware of pedestrians, especially children.
You're parking your car on a flat surface. What do you need to do?
Put the car in park and set the parking brake.
When you're about to pull into a parking spot, what should you do?
Signal your intentions before making the turn into the spot.
What should you always do before attempting to pull away from the curb?
Signal, check rear view and side mirror, look over your shoulder.
Why must you take extra care when leaving the side of the road, especially when parked downhill?
The vehicle may accelerate faster than normal.
Which way do you turn the tires if you are parking downhill, with or without a curb?
Turn them toward the curb.