A 2-minute lesson from the Maryland course. Read the rules and examples, follow the handbook page references, and check your understanding before you move on.
When you park, you're responsible for making sure your vehicle isn't a hazard, meaning it doesn't cause harm to anyone. These habits keep a parked car from rolling, blocking traffic or dooring someone.
You parallel park on a busy street with a curb. Pull as close to the curb as you can, set the parking brake, shift to park, check your mirror for traffic and bikes, then open the door and close it quickly.
Check your understanding
Read the question, decide on an answer, then open it to check the explanation. These are Roadwise study questions based on the source handbook.
When parking along the road where there is a curb, how should you park?
At least 3 feet from the curb
Facing traffic only
As close to the curb as you can
With two wheels on the sidewalk
Answer: As close to the curb as you can
When there is a curb, park your vehicle as close to it as possible, and as far from traffic as possible otherwise.
