(32/133) You may not park:
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Explanation
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Question Analysis
This question tests knowledge of Texas parking restrictions under the Texas Driver Handbook. The handbook states that parking is prohibited on a crosswalk, on a sidewalk, within an intersection, on a bridge, in a tunnel, and in a marked bicycle lane, among other locations. Parking laws are designed to keep sight lines clear, protect pedestrians and bicyclists, and maintain traffic flow. The correct answer identifies two specific prohibited parking locations: crosswalks and marked bicycle lanes.
Correct Answer Analysis
Correct Answer: On a crosswalk or in a marked bicycle lane.
Parking on a crosswalk is illegal because it blocks the path designated for pedestrians to cross the street safely and can force pedestrians into traffic. Parking in a marked bicycle lane is also illegal because it obstructs bicyclists and forces them to merge into motor vehicle traffic, increasing the risk of collisions. The Texas Driver Handbook explicitly lists both crosswalks and marked bicycle lanes as places where parking is not allowed.
Wrong Options Analysis
Option: On a hill.
Parking on a hill is not absolutely prohibited. Texas law requires specific precautions when parking on a hill, such as turning the front wheels to the curb or side of the road and setting the parking brake. Therefore, this is not a correct answer to the question of where you may not park.
Option: In a parking lot.
Parking in a parking lot is generally permitted and is the intended purpose of such an area. It is not a location where parking is prohibited by default, so this option is incorrect.
Option: Within 12 inches of the right side of the road.
Texas law requires that when parking parallel to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway, the vehicle must be within 18 inches of the curb or edge. Parking within 12 inches is actually closer than required and is not a violation. Therefore, this is not a prohibited parking location.
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