Mississippi permit test: parking & stopping
Where you may not park, distances from hydrants and crossings, curbs and hills. 6 questions.
How close to a fire hydrant may you park in Mississippi?
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Sample parking & stopping questions
How close to a fire hydrant may you park in Mississippi?
- 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
In Mississippi you may not park within 10 feet of a fire hydrant. Firefighters need room to reach and connect hoses quickly.
How close may you park to a crosswalk at an intersection in Mississippi?
- A No closer than 20 feet
- B No closer than 30 feet
- C No closer than 15 feet
- D No closer than 10 feet
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A. No closer than 20 feet
You may not park within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection. Parked cars that close hide pedestrians from drivers.
How close may you park to the nearest rail of a railroad crossing?
- A No closer than 10 feet
- B No closer than 30 feet
- C No closer than 15 feet
- D No closer than 50 feet
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C. No closer than 15 feet
Mississippi prohibits parking within 15 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing. Stopping for a train is different: you stop 10 to 50 feet from the rail.
When you parallel park, how close to the curb should your tires be?
- A Within 12 inches
- B Within 24 inches
- C Within 18 inches
- D Within 36 inches
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A. Within 12 inches
In Mississippi, parallel-parked tires should be within 12 inches of the curb. Get out on the curb side when you can.