Where is it illegal to stop your car?

• A. Within an intersection
• B. On a shoulder
• C. In a parking space
• D. In a lane next to a curb

Answer: (A)

Stopping inside an intersection is illegal because it blocks the cross traffic and creates a hazard for other drivers and pedestrians. When you approach an intersection, you should stop before the crosswalk or stop line and only enter the intersection once you can proceed through it without stopping. That keeps the intersection clear and reduces the risk of collisions.

Stopping on a shoulder is allowed only in emergencies or if your vehicle is broken down, not as a regular stopping point. Stopping in a parking space is exactly what you do when you’re parking. Stopping in a travel lane next to a curb would disrupt moving traffic and is not allowed in normal driving.