Massachusetts permit test: parking & stopping
Where you may not park, distances from hydrants and crossings, curbs and hills. 5 questions.
How close to a fire hydrant may you park in Massachusetts?
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Sample parking & stopping questions
How close to a fire hydrant may you park in Massachusetts?
- A No closer than 5 feet
- B No closer than 10 feet
- C No closer than 20 feet
- D No closer than 15 feet
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B. No closer than 10 feet
In Massachusetts you may not park within ten feet of a fire hydrant or fire lane. Firefighters need clear access to hook up hoses quickly.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Class D Passenger Vehicles), page 119
How close to an intersection may you park in Massachusetts?
- A No closer than 10 feet
- B No closer than 50 feet
- C No closer than 30 feet
- D No closer than 20 feet
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D. No closer than 20 feet
You may not park within 20 feet of an intersection in Massachusetts. Cars parked too close block the view of drivers and pedestrians crossing.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Class D Passenger Vehicles), page 118
When parallel parking in a business or residential district, how close must your vehicle be to the curb?
- A No more than 12 inches
- B No more than 18 inches
- C No more than 24 inches
- D No more than 6 inches
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A. No more than 12 inches
In a business or residential district, your vehicle must be no more than 12 inches from the curb, unless angled parking is allowed. Parking close keeps the travel lane clear.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Class D Passenger Vehicles), page 117
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You park facing uphill next to a curb. Which way should you turn your front wheels?
- A Outward, toward the travel lane
- B Inward, toward the curb
- C Straight ahead
- D Toward the curb, then straighten them
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A. Outward, toward the travel lane
Uphill against a curb, turn your wheels outward toward the travel lane so that if the car rolls back, the tire rests against the curb. Also set the parking brake and shift into park.
Source: Massachusetts Driver's Manual (Class D Passenger Vehicles), page 118