Parking and Stopping Rules Flashcards

You are parked on the right side of a one-way street facing uphill. Where should your front wheels point?

Answer: To the right, toward the curb

On a one-way street facing uphill, wheels should point right toward the curb so the car rolls into the curb if it moves.

Double parking means:

Answer: Parking beside a vehicle already legally parked at a curb

Double parking is stopping or parking beside another vehicle already parked at the curb, blocking the travel lane.

You may park in a designated accessible (disabled) parking space if:

Answer: You have a valid accessible parking placard or plate

Only vehicles displaying a valid accessible parking permit or plate may use designated accessible parking spaces.

How far from a crosswalk must you park your vehicle?

Answer: 6 metres

You must not park within 6 metres of a crosswalk to maintain visibility for pedestrians and drivers.

Which of the following is a legal reason to stop in a no-stopping zone?

Answer: To comply with a police officer's direction

You may stop in a no-stopping zone only if directed to do so by a police officer or traffic control device.

When leaving a parallel parking space on a two-way street, you should:

Answer: Signal, check mirrors and blind spots, then merge when safe

Always signal your intention, check mirrors and blind spots, and wait for a safe gap before merging into traffic.