BMV Parking, Right-of-Way, and Intersections 2

Question 1

What does a red-painted curb indicate?

Accepted Answer

No stopping, standing, or parking at any time

Answer

A red curb means absolutely no stopping, standing, or parking at any time — it is typically used for fire lanes and emergency access areas.

Question 2

When parking on a downhill grade with a curb, which way should you turn your front wheels?

Accepted Answer

Into the curb (right)

Answer

When parking downhill with a curb, turn wheels into (toward) the curb so the curb will stop the car if the brakes fail.

Question 3

Who has the right-of-way when a pedestrian is crossing in a marked crosswalk?

Accepted Answer

The pedestrian always

Answer

Pedestrians in a marked crosswalk have the right-of-way and drivers must yield, regardless of traffic signal color.

Question 4

How close to a stop sign can you legally park?

Accepted Answer

Within 30 feet

Answer

Parking within 30 feet of a stop sign is prohibited to ensure drivers can clearly see and respond to the sign.

Question 5

When entering a roundabout, who has the right-of-way?

Accepted Answer

Vehicles already circulating inside the roundabout

Answer

Vehicles already traveling inside a roundabout have the right-of-way; vehicles entering must yield to circulating traffic.

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