On a one-way street with parked vehicles on the left, where should you position your vehicle?

• A. Directly next to the parked cars
• B. In the center of the lane
• C. Close to the curb
• D. At least one door width away

Answer: (D)

Keep to the right side of the lane and leave a gap from the parked cars on the left. The reason is to avoid doors swinging open from those parked vehicles into your path and to give yourself space to react. Maintaining at least a door width between your car and the parked cars reduces the risk of damage from open doors and makes it safer to re-enter traffic. Being directly next to the parked cars or in the center of the lane provides less room for door openings or for other vehicles to pass safely, so the best choice is to stay with that margin of at least one door width.