Montana permit test: parking & stopping

Where you may not park, distances from hydrants and crossings, curbs and hills. 6 questions.

Question 1 of 6
Parking & stoppingMontana rule

In Montana, how close to a fire hydrant may you park?

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Sample parking & stopping questions

  1. In Montana, how close to a fire hydrant may you park?

    • A No closer than 10 feet
    • B No closer than 30 feet
    • C No closer than 20 feet
    • D No closer than 15 feet
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    D. No closer than 15 feet

    Do not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, so fire crews can reach it quickly. Other Montana limits include 20 feet from a crosswalk, 30 feet from a stop sign or signal, and 50 feet from a railroad crossing.

    Source: Montana Driver Manual (Form 25-0100), page 56

  2. How far must you park from a crosswalk at an intersection in Montana?

    • A At least 20 feet
    • B At least 30 feet
    • C At least 15 feet
    • D At least 10 feet
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    A. At least 20 feet

    Do not park within 20 feet of a crosswalk or sidewalk at an intersection. Parked cars that close would hide pedestrians from approaching drivers.

    Source: Montana Driver Manual (Form 25-0100), page 56

  3. In Montana, how far must you park from a stop sign, yield sign or traffic signal?

    • A At least 50 feet
    • B At least 20 feet
    • C At least 30 feet
    • D At least 15 feet
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    C. At least 30 feet

    Do not park within 30 feet of a traffic signal, stop sign or yield sign. A parked vehicle there can block other drivers' view of the sign or signal.

    Source: Montana Driver Manual (Form 25-0100), page 56

  4. What is the minimum distance you must park from a railroad crossing in Montana?

    • A 100 feet
    • B 50 feet
    • C 15 feet
    • D 30 feet
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    B. 50 feet

    Do not park within 50 feet of a railroad crossing. Vehicles parked closer can block the view of trains and of the crossing for other drivers.

    Source: Montana Driver Manual (Form 25-0100), page 56