Parking and Maneuvering Flashcards

When parking downhill on a Maine street with a curb, which way should you turn your front wheels?

Answer: Toward the curb

When parking downhill with a curb, turn your wheels toward the curb so that if the vehicle rolls forward, the curb will stop it from entering traffic.

In Maine, how far must you park from a stop sign?

Answer: 30 feet

Maine law requires vehicles to park at least 30 feet from a stop sign to maintain visibility for all drivers approaching the intersection.

What should you do before opening your car door on a Maine street?

Answer: Check for approaching traffic and cyclists

Before opening a car door on a street, always check mirrors and look behind for approaching vehicles and cyclists to avoid causing a collision.

In Maine, what is the proper technique for entering a highway from a driveway?

Answer: Stop, check traffic in both directions, and yield to all vehicles and pedestrians on the highway

When entering a highway from a private driveway, you must stop and yield to all traffic on the highway in both directions before proceeding.

When backing out of a diagonal parking space in Maine, what should you do?

Answer: Back out slowly while checking all directions for pedestrians and vehicles

When backing out of a diagonal space, go slowly and constantly check for pedestrians and vehicles approaching from both directions in the parking aisle.

In Maine, is it legal to double park?

Answer: No, double parking is illegal as it blocks traffic and other parked vehicles

Double parking is illegal in Maine because it obstructs traffic flow and prevents legally parked vehicles from being able to leave their spaces.