Parking, Right-of-Way, and Intersections Flashcards
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In Indiana, how far from an intersection must you park your vehicle?
Answer: 50 feet
Indiana law prohibits parking within 50 feet of an intersection to maintain clear sightlines and traffic flow.
A driver exiting a private driveway or alley onto a public street must yield to:
Answer: Both pedestrians on the sidewalk and vehicles on the public street
When exiting a driveway or alley, you must yield to all pedestrians on the sidewalk and all vehicles on the public roadway before crossing.
What does a blue-painted curb indicate?
Answer: Handicapped parking with a valid placard or plate
Blue curbs designate parking reserved for vehicles displaying a valid handicapped placard or license plate.
When parallel parking, your vehicle should be within how many inches of the curb?
Answer: 18 inches
When parallel parking, your vehicle must be within 12 inches of the curb to be considered properly parked and to allow traffic to pass.
When must you yield to an emergency vehicle that is displaying flashing lights and sounding a siren?
Answer: Always — pull to the right and stop immediately
Regardless of direction or location, all drivers must immediately pull to the right and stop when an emergency vehicle is approaching with lights and siren.
When is it ever legal to park in a space designated for people with disabilities without a valid permit?
Answer: It is never legal without a valid permit or plate
Parking in a designated handicapped space without a valid placard or handicapped license plate is illegal at all times, regardless of circumstances.