Parking and Stopping Rules Flashcards

A yellow curb typically indicates:

Answer: Loading and unloading only, no parking

A yellow curb designates a loading and unloading zone where stopping is allowed only briefly for commercial loading purposes.

How far from a crosswalk must you not park?

Answer: 20 feet

Most states require you to park at least 20 feet from a crosswalk to ensure pedestrians can be seen by approaching drivers.

When parking downhill without a curb, your front wheels should be turned:

Answer: To the right (toward the road edge)

When parked downhill without a curb, turn wheels to the right so the vehicle rolls off the road if brakes fail, preventing it from entering traffic.

Double parking (stopping alongside a parked vehicle) is:

Answer: Illegal and obstructs traffic flow

Double parking is illegal in virtually all US jurisdictions because it blocks lanes, impedes traffic flow, and creates safety hazards.

How close to an intersection may you legally park in most states?

Answer: 25 feet or more

Most states prohibit parking within 20–25 feet of an intersection to ensure driver visibility when turning or crossing.

A white curb typically means:

Answer: 5-minute passenger loading and unloading only

A white curb indicates a passenger loading and unloading zone, typically allowing only brief stops with no parking or waiting.