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What is double parking, and what is the rule about it?
- A.Parking beside another parked vehicle in the traffic lane; it is not allowed
- B.Parking two cars in one space; it is allowed
- C.Parking overnight twice in a row; it is allowed
- D.Using two meters for one car; it is required
Correct answer
A. Parking beside another parked vehicle in the traffic lane; it is not allowed
Why
Double parking means stopping or parking in the travel lane beside an already parked vehicle, and it is not allowed. It blocks traffic and forces other drivers into opposing lanes.
Manual topic: NY Driver's Manual (MV-21) - Chapter 7: Parallel Parking · From the New York Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (NYC-146).