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When parallel parking, when should you first signal?
- A.After you have finished parking
- B.Only if a police officer is present
- C.Before you pull alongside the vehicle in front of the space, to warn traffic behind you
- D.Never, signals are not used for parking
Correct answer
C. Before you pull alongside the vehicle in front of the space, to warn traffic behind you
Why
Signal before pulling alongside the space so drivers behind you know you intend to park. Continue to check traffic and pedestrians throughout the maneuver.
Manual topic: NY Driver's Manual (MV-21) - Chapter 7: Parallel Parking · From the New York Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (NYC-151).