Parking and Stopping Rules Flashcards

Parking is prohibited within how many metres of a railway crossing?

Answer: 15 metres

You must not park within 15 metres of a railway crossing to maintain safety and visibility.

What should you do if you need to stop briefly on a highway?

Answer: Pull completely off the roadway onto the shoulder

On a highway, you must pull completely off the roadway onto the shoulder to avoid blocking or endangering traffic.

A 'No Stopping' sign means:

Answer: You may not stop for any reason except emergencies or police direction

A 'No Stopping' sign prohibits stopping for any reason other than emergencies or when directed by a police officer.

When parked on a two-way street facing uphill with no curb, how should your wheels be turned?

Answer: To the left, away from the edge of the road

When facing uphill with no curb, turn wheels to the left so a rolling vehicle moves away from the road edge.

How far from an intersection must you park on a residential street?

Answer: 6 metres

You must not park within 6 metres of an intersection to maintain visibility for all drivers.

Which of the following is NOT a valid reason to use a loading zone?

Answer: Parking while you shop inside for 10 minutes

Loading zones are for active loading and unloading only — leaving your vehicle to shop is not permitted.