Practice Test: Waiting and Parking (Test 3)

QUESTION 1 OF 10Not answered

When using an electric vehicle charge point, what should you be particularly careful to avoid regarding pedestrians?

Explanation

When using an electric vehicle charge point, you should park close to the charge point and avoid creating a trip hazard for pedestrians from trailing cables. After using the charge point, you should return charging cables and connectors neatly to minimise the danger to pedestrians and avoid creating an obstacle for other road users. - [Rule 239](rule_239)

QUESTION 2 OF 10Not answered

If you are parking facing downhill on a hill, what specific actions should you take to secure it?

Explanation

If you park on a hill you should select reverse gear and turn your steering wheel towards the kerb when facing downhill. - [Rule 252](rule_252)

QUESTION 3 OF 10Not answered

Where should you NOT load or unload your vehicle?

Explanation

Do not load or unload where there are yellow markings on the kerb and upright signs advise restrictions are in place (see ‘Road markings’). This may be permitted where parking is otherwise restricted. - [Rule 247](rule_247)

QUESTION 4 OF 10Not answered

During its period of operation, are you allowed to stop or park on a tram or cycle lane?

Explanation

You MUST NOT stop or park on a tram or cycle lane during its period of operation. - [Rule 240](rule_240)

QUESTION 5 OF 10Not answered

If you park a car with an automatic gearbox on a hill, what specific gear setting MUST you use?

Explanation

If you park on a hill you should use ‘park’ if your car has an automatic gearbox. - [Rule 252](rule_252)

QUESTION 6 OF 10Not answered

When passengers, especially children, are getting out of a vehicle, which side is safer for them to exit?

Explanation

It is safer for your passengers (especially children) to get out of the vehicle on the side next to the kerb. - [Rule 239](rule_239)

QUESTION 7 OF 10Not answered

In Scotland, what specific parking actions are explicitly highlighted as forbidden in Rule 243?

Explanation

In Scotland you MUST NOT double park or park anywhere the kerb has been lowered to help pedestrians or cyclists. Exceptions are allowed in limited circumstances. - [Rule 243](rule_243)

QUESTION 8 OF 10Not answered

Why does Rule 239 advise you not to stop too close to a vehicle displaying a Blue Badge?

Explanation

If you have to stop on the roadside do not stop too close to a vehicle displaying a Blue Badge: remember, the occupant may need more room to get in or out. - [Rule 239](rule_239)

QUESTION 9 OF 10Not answered

You must DO NOT stop or park opposite or within what distance of a junction, except in an authorised parking space?

Explanation

DO NOT stop or park opposite or within 10 metres (32 feet) of a junction, except in an authorised parking space. - [Rule 243](rule_243)

QUESTION 10 OF 10Not answered

Are you allowed to stop or park on the carriageway, an emergency area, or a hard shoulder of a motorway?

Explanation

You MUST NOT stop or park on the carriageway, an emergency area or a hard shoulder of a motorway except in an emergency. - [Rule 240](rule_240)

Waiting and Parking

When using an electric vehicle charge point, what should you be particularly careful to avoid regarding pedestrians?

If you are parking facing downhill on a hill, what specific actions should you take to secure it?

Where should you NOT load or unload your vehicle?

During its period of operation, are you allowed to stop or park on a tram or cycle lane?

If you park a car with an automatic gearbox on a hill, what specific gear setting MUST you use?

When passengers, especially children, are getting out of a vehicle, which side is safer for them to exit?

In Scotland, what specific parking actions are explicitly highlighted as forbidden in Rule 243?

Why does Rule 239 advise you not to stop too close to a vehicle displaying a Blue Badge?

You must DO NOT stop or park opposite or within what distance of a junction, except in an authorised parking space?

Are you allowed to stop or park on the carriageway, an emergency area, or a hard shoulder of a motorway?

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