Parking

Here are some general rules about parking safely and legally. • The legal parking position is with the front and rear wheels within __ inches of the curb.

18

Here are some general rules about parking safely and legally. • Your vehicle should be visible for ___ feet (about 20 car lengths) in each direction.

200

When headed uphill and there is a curb, turn your front tires ________ the curb. When headed uphill and there is no curb, turn your front tires ______ the road shoulder. Always set your parking brake.

away from, toward

You may not park your car in any of the following places: • Within a _______ lane (unless your vehicle is disabled)

bicycle

Here are some general rules about parking safely and legally. • Before opening your door to get out, look carefully for ________ and other vehicles.

bicycles

Colored curb markings mean that parking is controlled as follows: • ____ designates handicapped parking areas.

blue

You may not park your car in any of the following places: • On any b_____ or other elevated structure or within a highway _____

bridge, tunnel

You may not park your car in any of the following places: • Next to or opposite any highway ____________ zone

construction

You may not park your car in any of the following places: • Within 20 feet of a driveway entrance to any f__________ and, on the side of a highway opposite the entrance to any ------------, within 75 feet of that entrance

fire station

Colored curb markings mean that parking is controlled as follows: • _____ allows you to park for a limited time. The amount of time is usually shown on a sign.

green

You may not park your car in any of the following places: • In a space reserved for the ___________ unless you have the special license plate or window placard that entitles you to use the space

handicapped

You may not park your car in any of the following places: • Next to any vehicle already parked on the side of the _______(double parking)

highway

You may not park your car in any of the following places: • Within 30 feet of a traffic control signal at the side of a _______

highway

When parking on a ____, turn your front tires so that if your vehicle should start to roll, it will move away from traffic or into the ____.

hill, curb

You may not park your car in any of the following places: • Within an i___________

intersection

Here are some general rules about parking safely and legally. • Be sure you have your ____, then lock your vehicle.

keys

Parallel Parking on the right side of the road Step 6 Looking over your right shoulder, back slowly, turning the steering wheel to the ____ and stopping before your car touches the vehicle behind you.

left

Note: Steering Wheel Locking Device — Never turn your vehicle's ignition to the "____" position while it is still in motion. This will cause the steering to lock if you try to turn the steering wheel and you will lose control of your vehicle.

lock

Here are some general rules about parking safely and legally. • When a roadway has no curb or other barrier and there are no other signs or markings giving instruction, you should park ________ to the road.

parallel

You may not park your car in any of the following places: • Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant in a place where ________ parking is permitted or 20 feet of a fire hydrant if _____ parking is permitted

parallel, angle

Parallel Parking on the right side of the road Step 8 When you are correctly positioned, stop, shift to ____ (in an automatic transmission car) or first gear or reverse (in a manual transmission car) and set the parking _____.

park, brake

Here are some general rules about parking safely and legally. • If you must stop on a highway: — Park with all four wheels well off the ________, if possible — Leave enough space for other vehicles to ____ safely — Use your parking lights or 4-way flashers if __________ is poor, or if it is between sunset and sunrise

pavement pass visibility

You may not park your car in any of the following places: • Wherever parking is __________ by signs or curb marking

prohibited

You may not park your car in any of the following places: • Within 50 feet of the nearest rail of a ________

railroad

Colored curb markings mean that parking is controlled as follows: • ___ means no stopping, standing or parking; local laws apply.

red

Parallel Parking on the right side of the road Step 3 Shift to _______, check your mirrors and look over your shoulder for traffic behind and beside you. Then slowly back up, turning the steering wheel all the way to the _____

reverse, right

Parallel Parking on the right side of the road Step 4 When the back of your front ____ is in line with the rear bumper of the car you are parking behind, straighten the wheels by steering smoothly and quickly to the ____. Keep your speed slow. If you do not straighten your front wheels, your right rear wheel will hit the curb. If you turn your steering wheel too far to the left, your right front fender may hit the car you are parking behind.

seat left

You may not park your car in any of the following places: • On a s_____

sidewalk

Here are some general rules about parking safely and legally. • Your vehicle should face in the direction that normal _______ flows.

traffic

If you have car _______, move to the shoulder or emergency stopping area as soon as you safely can. Turn on your 4-way flashers to warn other _______. If possible, it is better to stay in or near your car on the far side from passing traffic. Walking along a freeway is dangerous. If you stay with your car, a Nevada Highway Patrol trooper will stop to help you.

trouble, traffic

Parallel Parking on the right side of the road Step 1 As you approach the parking space, check the traffic beside and behind you. If the driver behind you is far enough away to stop or move around you safely, use your ____ signal to show you are preparing to park.

turn

Colored curb markings mean that parking is controlled as follows: • _____ usually indicates you are allowed a very short stop only to take on or let off passengers, or to drop mail in a mailbox.

white

Colored curb markings mean that parking is controlled as follows: • ______ means a loading zone and rules depend on local laws.

yellow

Parallel Parking on the right side of the road Step 2 Make sure the space is big enough for your vehicle (about _ feet longer than your car). Pull up beside the car parked immediately ________ of your chosen space. Your car should be about 2 or 3 feet away from the one beside you and your rear bumpers should be lined up across from each other

5, in front

________ parking is parking when there is only one space open between two cars. It is a driving skill that requires both patience and practice.

Parallel

You may not park your car in any of the following places: • On a c________ or within 20 feet of one

crosswalk

When your vehicle is headed ________, turn your front tires toward or into the curb or road shoulder.

downhill

Parallel Parking on the right side of the road Step 7 Shift to _____. Move slowly forward, turn your steering wheel to the _____ to straighten the wheels, and center your car in the space. You should be about 18 inches from the curb

drive, right

You may not park your car in any of the following places: • In front of a public or private ________

driveway

Here are some general rules about parking safely and legally. • When you have to use _________ parking areas on highways and freeways, always use your 4-way flashers or parking lights.

emergency

Here are some general rules about parking safely and legally. • Whenever you park and leave your vehicle, turn off the ______ and set the parking (emergency) _____.

engine, brake

Parallel Parking on the right side of the road Step 5 Continue to back up slowly until your front ______ just clears the other car's left ______

fender, bumper