Fermata, sosta, arresto e partenza

This Patente B topic groups 23 tips covering 190 official exam questions. Each tip explains the rule in plain language so you remember it on exam day.

• Parking disc and parking meterWith the parking disc you write the time of arrival, with the minutes, not the end time…
• Before opening the door, lookWhen parked, before opening the door or getting out, look at the vehicles coming, also…
• What to check before setting offBefore driving adjust the seat, headrest and mirrors, and fasten the seat belts. Check…
• Stop and halt: the differenceA stop (arresto) is when you stop because of traffic, for example at a red light. A halt…
• During a halt stay readyDuring a halt stay in the car and ready to move off: you cannot go away, not even for a…
• Where to stop: space for pedestriansIf there is no pavement, leave at least 1 metre for pedestrians. Outside towns put the…
• Where halting is forbiddenYou cannot halt on or near level crossings, rails, tunnels, underpasses, arcades, humps…
• Do not cover the signs, away from junctionsDo not halt if you cover the vertical signs, the traffic lights or the arrows painted on…
• Never on crossings, cycle lanes and pavementsParking and halting are forbidden on pedestrian crossings, cycle lanes (and their exits)…
• Parking: you may leave, but secure the carParking is a long halt: the driver may go away from the car. He must be careful to avoid…
• Parking: car stopped and low gearWhen you leave the car parked, it must stay still: pull the handbrake, put it in the…
• Where to park in the city and outsideIn the city you park on the right only if there is a high curb; if there isn't, leave at…
• One-way streets and marked parkingOn a one-way street you may also park on the left, if at least 3 meters stay free to…
• No parking: tracks, tunnels, bumpsYou cannot park near level crossings, on train or tram tracks, in tunnels, under bridges…
• Bends, signs, junctions: no parkingYou cannot park or stop on bends, in front of signs or traffic lights if you hide them…
• Driveways, crossings and sidewalksYou cannot park in front of a driveway entrance. You cannot park or stop on pedestrian…
• Double parking and bus stopsYou cannot block a car already parked and you cannot double park (except motorbikes and…
• Taxi, loading, disabled spots: forbiddenYou cannot park in the taxi space, in market areas, in loading and unloading zones during…
• Bus lanes, pedestrian areas, ZTLYou cannot park in public transport lanes, in pedestrian areas, in the ZTL without a…
• Detached trailer and bans without a signIn the city you cannot leave a trailer detached from the car. If the highway code forbids…
• Forbidden parking: you lose license pointsIf you park in bus spaces, within 15 meters of the stop, in disabled spots, on curb ramps…
• Emergency stop: only breakdown or illnessAn emergency stop is when you stop because the car breaks down or because you or a…
• Opening the door and getting outBefore you open the door or get out, check that no cars are coming (use the mirror too)…