Stopping and parking — Questions

Question 1

You are driving a colleague home. Just under this bridge, she says: "Drop me here, I'll be quick!"
May you stop on the carriageway while she gets out?

Accepted Answer

No

Answer

Yes

Question 2

This country road passes under a bridge.
What is the only place where you are allowed to park there?

Accepted Answer

On the raised verge alongside the road.

Answer

Nowhere: parking is prohibited there.

Answer

On the carriageway only.

Question 3

On the motorway, you are starting to feel tired and an important message arrives on your phone. You are thinking of stopping where car A is. What do you do?

Accepted Answer

I carry on to the next rest or parking area and stop there.

Answer

I stop for a few minutes on the hard shoulder with my hazard lights on.

Answer

I slow down in the right-hand lane to read the message without stopping.

Question 4

What does this sign mean?

Accepted Answer

Stopping and parking are prohibited from the sign.

Answer

Parking is prohibited at all times.

Answer

Parking is permitted only for residents.

Question 5

Can you stop to drop off a passenger after this sign?

Accepted Answer

No, stopping is prohibited in the entire area indicated by the arrow.

Answer

Yes, but only if there is no traffic.

Answer

Yes, it is allowed.

Question 6

What does this sign (red cross on a blue background) with an additional panel showing a downward arrow mean?

Accepted Answer

End of the no-stopping and no-parking restriction.

Answer

Start of the no-stopping and no-parking restriction.

Answer

End of the no-parking restriction; stopping is still prohibited.

Question 7

What does the presence of parked vehicles on both sides of the street indicate?

Accepted Answer

Parking is allowed legally.

Answer

Parking is prohibited here.

Answer

This is a special parking area for residents.

Question 8

Can you park freely near this bus stop?

Accepted Answer

No, it is prohibited to park within 15 metres of a bus stop.

Answer

Yes, because there are no signs prohibiting parking.

Answer

Yes, but only in case of emergency.

You are driving a colleague home. Just under this bridge, she says: "Drop me here, I'll be quick!" May you stop on the carriageway while she gets out?