Parking and Stopping Rules Flashcards

What is the maximum distance your vehicle should be from the curb when parallel parked in Alberta?

Answer: 30 centimetres (about 12 inches)

Alberta requires a parallel-parked vehicle to be within 30 centimetres of the curb to avoid obstructing traffic.

A 'No Parking' sign in Alberta means you may:

Answer: Stop briefly to pick up or drop off passengers

'No Parking' prohibits leaving your vehicle unattended but allows brief stops to load or unload passengers.

When parking on a hill in Alberta, you must always apply the:

Answer: Parking brake and leave the transmission in Park (or first gear for manual)

You must use both the parking brake and leave the vehicle in Park (or first gear) to prevent rolling on a hill.

In Alberta, how far from a fire station driveway must you NOT park?

Answer: 5 metres

Parking within 5 metres of a fire station driveway is prohibited to ensure emergency vehicles can exit quickly.

Which of the following locations is it legal to park in Alberta?

Answer: On a residential street, 6 metres from the nearest intersection

Parking on a residential street at least 5 metres from an intersection is legal, provided no other signs prohibit it.

If you are parking at night on an unlit road in Alberta, what are you required to use?

Answer: Parking lights or hazard lights to make the vehicle visible

A vehicle parked on an unlit road at night must display parking lights or hazard lights so other drivers can see it.

What does it mean when you see pavement markings with the words 'FIRE LANE' painted on the road?

Answer: You must not stop, stand, or park in that area at any time

A Fire Lane marking prohibits all stopping, standing, and parking at all times to keep the area clear for fire and emergency vehicles.