Where would parking your vehicle cause an obstruction?
- A Alongside a parking meter
- B In front of a property entrance
- C On your driveway
- D In a marked parking space
Why this is the answer
Do not park your vehicle where it may obstruct access to a business or property. Think carefully before you slow down and stop. Look at road markings and signs to make sure that you’re not parking illegally.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- Alongside a parking meter — That is a space provided for parking.
- C
- On your driveway — Your own driveway obstructs nobody.
- D
- In a marked parking space — A marked bay is exactly where you should be.
Where this comes from
- Driving: the essential skills — section 9
- The Highway Code — rule 243
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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