Parking Safety Flashcards

Questions and Answers

When parking downhill with a curb, you should:

Turn your wheels away from the curb

Keep your wheels straight

Turn your wheels towards the curb (correct)

Park parallel to the curb

When parking uphill without a curb, you should:

Park as close to the shoulder as possible, turning your wheels all the way to the right (correct)

Turn your wheels to the left

Keep your wheels straight

Turn your wheels towards the curb

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

Any direction

Straight

Towards the curb

Away from the curb (correct)

Florida law requires that drivers take their keys out of the vehicle before leaving.

True Signup and view all the answers

What should you remember when parking downhill?

With or without a curb, your front wheels should point into the curb, set the parking brake, and shift the vehicle into park. Signup and view all the answers

When parking downhill with or without curb, your front wheels should point:

Into the curb. Signup and view all the answers

It is legal to park in front of a driveway.

False Signup and view all the answers

When parking uphill without a curb, your front wheels should point:

To the right Signup and view all the answers

You are not allowed to park:

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

It is illegal to park your vehicle at each of the following locations, except for:

On a one way street Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Parking Guidelines

Downhill Parking with Curb: Turn wheels towards the curb to prevent rolling into traffic.
Uphill Parking without Curb: Position the vehicle close to the shoulder and turn wheels fully to the right.
Uphill Parking with Curb: Front wheels should face away from the curb to allow for safe rolling back.

Florida Laws and Regulations

Driver Responsibility: Florida law mandates removing keys from the vehicle before leaving to enhance security.
Downhill Parking Considerations: Always point front wheels towards the curb, engage the parking brake, and shift into park mode for safety.

Restrictions and Safety

Legality of Parking in Front of Driveways: It is illegal to park in front of someone's driveway at all times.
Front Wheel Positioning for Uphill Parking Without Curb: Front wheels should point to the right to prevent the vehicle from rolling into traffic.
Prohibited Parking Areas: Strict laws prohibit parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, 50 feet of a railroad crossing, and within 30 feet of any stop sign.

General Parking Rules

Illegality of Certain Parking Locations: Parking is not allowed in specific prohibited areas, with an exception for one-way streets where parking may be permitted.

Description

Test your knowledge on the proper techniques for parking in various situations with these flashcards. Learn the essentials, including how to park downhill, uphill, and important legal requirements in Florida. Master the safe parking practices to ensure your and others’ safety on the road.