Parking and Stopping Rules Flashcards

How far from a fire hydrant must you park your vehicle?

Answer: 3 metres

You must park no closer than 3 metres (about 10 feet) from a fire hydrant.

Parking is generally prohibited within how many metres of a stop sign?

Answer: 6 metres

You must not park within 6 metres of a stop sign to ensure visibility for all drivers.

When parallel parking on a two-way street, your wheels should be:

Answer: Parallel to and within 30 cm of the curb

When parallel parked, your vehicle must be positioned parallel to and within 30 cm of the curb.

You may not park in front of a public or private driveway because:

Answer: It blocks access for vehicles using the driveway

Blocking a driveway prevents vehicles from entering or exiting, which is illegal and hazardous.

What does a yellow curb marking typically indicate?

Answer: No parking or stopping is allowed

A yellow curb marking generally indicates a no parking or no stopping zone.

On a hill where your vehicle faces downhill, how should you position your front wheels when parking?

Answer: Turned to the right, toward the curb

When facing downhill, turn your wheels to the right so the vehicle rolls into the curb if the brakes fail.