Connecticut permit test: parking & stopping
Where you may not park, distances from hydrants and crossings, curbs and hills. 4 questions.
How close to a fire hydrant may you park in Connecticut?
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Sample parking & stopping questions
How close to a fire hydrant may you park in Connecticut?
- A No closer than 5 feet
- B No closer than 10 feet
- C No closer than 15 feet
- D No closer than 25 feet
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B. No closer than 10 feet
In Connecticut you may not park within 10 feet of a fire hydrant. Firefighters need clear access to connect hoses quickly.
In Connecticut, how close to a stop sign may you park?
- A No closer than 10 feet
- B No closer than 20 feet
- C No closer than 50 feet
- D No closer than 25 feet
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D. No closer than 25 feet
Do not park within 25 feet of a stop sign. A parked car close to the sign can hide it from approaching drivers.
When parking parallel to a curb in Connecticut, what is the farthest your wheels may be from the curb?
- A 6 inches
- B 1 foot
- C 18 inches
- D 2 feet
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B. 1 foot
Connecticut prohibits parking more than one foot from the curb. Parking close to the curb keeps your car out of the travel lane.
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You park facing downhill on a street with a curb. According to the Connecticut manual, how should you set your front wheels?
- A Turned sharply toward the curb
- B Straight ahead
- C Turned toward the center of the road, away from the curb
- D It does not matter if the parking brake is set
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A. Turned sharply toward the curb
When you park on a hill, set the parking brake and turn your wheels sharply toward the side of the road or curb. Facing downhill, the wheels then rest against the curb, so a rolling car moves away from traffic.