BTT Parking Rules and Regulations 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What do double yellow lines painted on a road indicate?
- No parking is allowed at any time (Correct answer)
- No parking only during peak hours
- Parking is allowed for up to 30 minutes
- Loading and unloading is permitted here
Correct answer: No parking is allowed at any time
Double yellow lines mean parking is prohibited at all times, regardless of the time of day or day of the week.
Question 2: How close to a fire hydrant are you prohibited from parking your vehicle?
- Within 1 metre
- Within 3 metres (Correct answer)
- Within 6 metres
- Within 9 metres
Correct answer: Within 3 metres
You must not park within 3 metres of a fire hydrant to ensure emergency services can access it quickly.
Question 3: How far from a road junction must you NOT park your vehicle?
- 3 metres
- 6 metres (Correct answer)
- 9 metres
- 12 metres
Correct answer: 6 metres
Parking within 6 metres of a road junction is prohibited to maintain clear sightlines for all drivers at the intersection.
Question 4: What does a single yellow line on the kerb indicate?
- No parking is allowed at any time
- No parking is allowed during hours specified on a nearby sign (Correct answer)
- Free parking is available here at all times
- Loading zone for commercial vehicles only
Correct answer: No parking is allowed during hours specified on a nearby sign
A single yellow line indicates parking restrictions during specific hours, which are shown on a nearby sign.
Question 5: How far before a bus stop are you NOT allowed to park your vehicle?
- 3 metres
- 6 metres
- 9 metres (Correct answer)
- 12 metres
Correct answer: 9 metres
You must not park within 9 metres before a bus stop to allow buses to pull in safely and passengers to board or alight.
Question 6: What are you required to do before leaving your vehicle parked on a public road?
- Apply the handbrake and switch off the engine (Correct answer)
- Leave the hazard lights flashing
- Leave the engine running for a quick departure
- Inform the nearest traffic police post
Correct answer: Apply the handbrake and switch off the engine
Before leaving a parked vehicle, you must apply the handbrake and switch off the engine to prevent the vehicle from rolling and reduce fire risk.
Question 7: What is indicated by white zigzag lines painted on the road near a pedestrian crossing?
- You may park here briefly for pick-up
- No stopping or parking is allowed at any time (Correct answer)
- Parking is allowed during off-peak hours
- This is a designated loading zone
Correct answer: No stopping or parking is allowed at any time
White zigzag lines indicate a no-stopping zone near pedestrian crossings, ensuring clear visibility for both pedestrians and drivers.
What do double yellow lines painted on a road indicate?