Why should you avoid parking in a crosswalk?

• A. It reduces risk in emergencies.
• B. It is illegal in many places.
• C. It blocks pedestrians' safe crossing and is illegal in many places.
• D. It improves traffic flow.

Answer: (C)

Crosswalks are places where pedestrians have the right of way. Parking in a crosswalk blocks that safe crossing and can hide a pedestrian from drivers, increasing the chance of a collision. It’s illegal in many places and can lead to fines or towing. This doesn’t improve traffic flow; it often makes conditions worse by forcing people to walk around the vehicle or into the roadway. The safe habit is to avoid parking in crosswalks entirely and stop before the crosswalk so pedestrians can cross freely.