Minnesota permit test: parking & stopping
Where you may not park, distances from hydrants and crossings, curbs and hills. 6 questions.
In Minnesota, how close to a fire hydrant may you park?
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Sample parking & stopping questions
In Minnesota, how close to a fire hydrant may you park?
- A No closer than 5 feet
- B No closer than 15 feet
- C No closer than 10 feet
- D No closer than 20 feet
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C. No closer than 10 feet
Minnesota bans parking within 10 feet of a fire hydrant so fire crews can reach it quickly.
How far from a crosswalk at an intersection must you park in Minnesota?
- A At least 20 feet
- B At least 10 feet
- C At least 30 feet
- D At least 50 feet
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A. At least 20 feet
Do not park within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection. Parked cars there block the view between drivers and people crossing.
When you parallel park in Minnesota, what is the farthest your wheels nearest the curb may be from it?
- A 24 inches
- B 18 inches
- C 12 inches
- D 6 inches
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C. 12 inches
Park with the wheels nearest the curb no more than 12 inches away. Then turn the front wheels toward the curb, shift to park and set the parking brake.
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You park facing downhill next to a curb. Which way should you turn your front wheels?
- A Toward the center of the road
- B Straight ahead
- C Away from the curb
- D Toward the curb
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D. Toward the curb
Facing downhill, turn your wheels toward the curb or shoulder. If the car rolls, the curb stops it instead of letting it roll into traffic.