OMV Parking and Right-of-Way Rules Flashcards

A red curb means:

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.

You are waiting to turn left at an intersection. Oncoming traffic is approaching. You should:

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.

At a four-way stop, which vehicle goes first?

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.

When parking uphill with a curb, your front wheels should be turned:

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.

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

Answer: 30 feet

Most states prohibit parking within 30 feet of an intersection to maintain clear sightlines for all drivers.

When two vehicles meet on a narrow mountain road, which vehicle must yield?

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.