You are driving and there are oncoming vehicles on your left and a row of parked vehicles on your right. You should steer:
|
Closer to the parked vehicles than the oncoming vehicles.
|
|
|
A middle course between the oncoming and parked vehicles.
|
|
|
Closer to the oncoming vehicles than the parked vehicles.
|
|
|
None of the above.
|
Explanation
By steering a middle course between the oncoming vehicles and the parked vehicles, you reduce the risk of colliding with either the parked cars or the oncoming traffic. This also gives you more time and space to react to any unexpected movement from either side, such as a car pulling out of the parking spot or an oncoming vehicle veering into your lane.
Answer Statistics
🟡 This question is moderately difficult — 21.8% of our users answer it incorrectly.
Other questions in the same category: General Driving Rules
Before entering a curve, you should:In Illinois motorists may drive on a sidewalk except when it's part of a driveway.There are two traffic lanes in your direction. You are driving in the left lane and many vehicles are passing you on the right. If the driver behind you wishes to drive faster, you should:When driving through a curve, you should:Which of the following is NOT true about ABS?What should a driver do when approaching a traffic control signal that is not in operation?Drivers may not have on or in their car:Which of the following must you obey over the others?If you are continually being passed on the right, you should:There are two traffic lanes in your direction. You are driving in the left lane and many vehicles are passing you on the right, and the driver behind you wishes to drive faster. You should:
This question appears in the following DMV practice tests: