Parking Rules and Guidelines Flashcards

According to the Land Transportation and Traffic Code (RA 4136), what is the minimum required distance a vehicle must maintain from a fire hydrant when parking?

Answer: 4 meters

Republic Act No. 4136 specifies that no driver shall park a vehicle within four meters of a fire hydrant to ensure emergency services have unobstructed access.

You are looking for a place to park your car on a steep downhill street with a curb on the right side. Which way should you turn your front wheels?

Answer: Towards the curb

When parking downhill, you must turn your wheels towards the curb. This safety measure ensures that if the brakes fail, the car will roll into the curb and stop, preventing it from rolling into traffic.

Which of the following is considered illegal parking at all times?

Answer: Double parking

Double parking, which is parking on the roadway side of any vehicle already stopped or parked at the curb, is strictly prohibited as it obstructs the flow of traffic and poses a significant safety hazard.

A driver parks their car within 6 meters of a pedestrian crossing. What specific hazard does this action create?

Answer: It reduces the visibility of both drivers and pedestrians.

Parking too close to an intersection or crosswalk obstructs the line of sight for both pedestrians trying to cross and drivers approaching the intersection, significantly increasing the risk of an accident.

Under Philippine law, parking is prohibited in several places to ensure safety and traffic flow. Which of the following locations is explicitly mentioned as a no-parking zone?

Answer: In front of a private driveway

RA 4136, the Land Transportation and Traffic Code, explicitly prohibits parking in front of a private driveway, as it obstructs access for the property owner.

You see a curb painted yellow. What does this generally signify regarding parking?

Answer: Stopping or parking is prohibited.

A yellow-painted curb indicates a no-stopping or parking zone. This is often used in areas where a clear way is needed, such as in bus or PUJ lanes, to prevent any obstruction.