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Difficulty: MediumParking, Standing, and Stopping Regulations

A driver needs to stop briefly along a city street to pick up a passenger who is waiting on the sidewalk. Which painted curb color designation allows a driver to stop long enough to load or unload passengers or mail, provided the driver does not leave the vehicle unattended for extended periods?

  1. White curbAnswer
  2. B
    Red curb
  3. C
    Yellow curb
  4. D
    Green curb

Answer

A white curb indicates that stopping is permitted only long enough to pick up or drop off passengers or post mail.
A white painted curb is designated by traffic authorities specifically for passenger loading or mail delivery, permitting drivers to stop only long enough to complete the pickup or drop-off.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the driver's intended action
The driver intends to stop briefly solely to pick up a passenger without parking long-term.
Traffic regulations differentiate between passenger loading zones, general timed parking, and commercial freight zones.
2
Evaluate standard painted curb color rules
White curbs are designated specifically for passenger loading and mail drop-offs.
White curb markings indicate strict, short-duration passenger drop-off/pick-up rules.

Key Concept

Painted Curb Parking and Stopping Restrictions
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Parking, Standing, and Stopping Regulations

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