OMV OMV Parking and Right-of-Way Rules 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A red curb means:
- Short-term parking allowed
- No stopping or parking at any time (Correct answer)
- Parking for buses only
- Parking for 15 minutes maximum
Correct answer: No stopping or parking at any time
A red curb indicates no stopping, standing, or parking at any time, often near fire lanes or bus zones.
Question 2: You are waiting to turn left at an intersection. Oncoming traffic is approaching. You should:
- Turn quickly before oncoming traffic arrives
- Pull into the intersection and wait for a safe gap (Correct answer)
- Stay behind the stop line until all traffic clears
- Honk to signal your intention to turn
Correct answer: Pull into the intersection and wait for a safe gap
It is legal and common practice to pull into the intersection when waiting to turn left, then complete the turn when a safe gap appears.
Question 3: At a four-way stop, which vehicle goes first?
- The vehicle going straight
- The vehicle turning right
- The vehicle that arrived first (Correct answer)
- The vehicle on the main road
Correct answer: The vehicle that arrived first
At a four-way stop, the vehicle that arrived first has the right-of-way and should proceed before others.
Question 4: When parking uphill with a curb, your front wheels should be turned:
- Toward the curb
- Away from the curb (Correct answer)
- Straight ahead
- To the left only
Correct answer: Away from the curb
When parking uphill with a curb, turn wheels away from the curb so the car rolls into the curb if the brakes fail.
Question 5: How close to an intersection may you legally park in most states?
- 10 feet
- 20 feet
- 30 feet (Correct answer)
- 50 feet
Correct answer: 30 feet
Most states prohibit parking within 30 feet of an intersection to maintain clear sightlines for all drivers.
Question 6: When two vehicles meet on a narrow mountain road, which vehicle must yield?
- The vehicle going uphill
- The vehicle going downhill (Correct answer)
- The larger vehicle
- The vehicle traveling faster
Correct answer: The vehicle going downhill
On a narrow mountain road, the vehicle going downhill must yield because it is easier to back downhill than uphill.
OMV OMV Parking and Right-of-Way Rules 3
A red curb means: