Is it okay to drive in a zigzag motion if a driver is in an empty parking lot?

Is it okay to drive in a zigzag motion if a driver is in an empty parking lot?

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only if there are no pedestrians
• D. Only with supervisor's permission

Answer: (B)

Safe, predictable vehicle control is being tested. Moving in a zigzag pattern reduces your control and makes your path harder for others to anticipate, even if the lot looks empty. Hazards can appear suddenly—pedestrians, cars backing up, obstacles, or limited sight lines—so a zigzag path increases the risk of a collision or hitting something you didn’t expect. The correct approach is to drive with a steady, controlled path, use smooth steering for turns, and maintain a predictable line. There isn’t a safe or appropriate situation in which weaving through a parking lot is recommended.

Safe, predictable vehicle control is being tested. Moving in a zigzag pattern reduces your control and makes your path harder for others to anticipate, even if the lot looks empty. Hazards can appear suddenly—pedestrians, cars backing up, obstacles, or limited sight lines—so a zigzag path increases the risk of a collision or hitting something you didn’t expect. The correct approach is to drive with a steady, controlled path, use smooth steering for turns, and maintain a predictable line. There isn’t a safe or appropriate situation in which weaving through a parking lot is recommended.