Chapter 2-20: Parking lots

The “Parking Lots” section of the SGI Driving Knowledge Test addresses the unique challenges and safety considerations of navigating parking areas.

Saskatchewan Driving Test - Chapter 2-20: Parking lots

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In a parking lot, who must yield when a parking lane or passageway meets a thoroughfare?

The vehicle that arrives second has the right-of-way

The larger vehicle always has the right-of-way

The vehicle on the thoroughfare must yield to traffic in the parking lane

The vehicle in the parking lane or passageway must yield to traffic on the thoroughfare

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What is a thoroughfare in a parking area?

A special lane reserved for emergency vehicles only

A main roadway used to travel into, through, or out of a parking lot, where vehicles do not park

Any lane between parked cars

A short dead-end lane used only for loading and unloading

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In parking lots, which of the following rules generally still apply, just as they do on highways and streets?

Only speed limits and stop signs

Only rules about turns and signalling

Speed limits, traffic control signs, following distance, proper turns, signalling, and backing

Only parking rules and speed limits

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Two parking lanes intersect in a parking lot, and there are no yield or stop signs. How should this situation be treated?

As a four-way stop where everyone must stop

As an uncontrolled intersection where you must yield to the vehicle on your right

As a merge where the faster vehicle has the right-of-way

As a pedestrian-only area where vehicles must not enter

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Drivers are assessed on their knowledge of speed limits, right-of-way rules, and the importance of being vigilant for pedestrians and other vehicles. The test covers proper parking techniques, including angle, perpendicular, and parallel parking, as well as how to safely reverse and exit spaces. Awareness of marked lanes, stop signs, and accessible parking regulations is also emphasized. Understanding these guidelines ensures drivers can maneuver confidently and safely in parking lots, reducing the risk of accidents and promoting courteous behavior.