New Hampshire permit test: parking & stopping
Where you may not park, distances from hydrants and crossings, curbs and hills. 7 questions.
In New Hampshire, how close to a fire hydrant may you park?
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Sample parking & stopping questions
In New Hampshire, how close to a fire hydrant may you park?
- A No closer than 10 feet
- B No closer than 20 feet
- C No closer than 15 feet
- D No closer than 30 feet
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C. No closer than 15 feet
It is illegal to park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, even with no sign posted. Firefighters need clear access to connect hoses quickly.
How close may you park to a crosswalk at an intersection in New Hampshire?
- A No closer than 15 feet
- B No closer than 30 feet
- C No closer than 20 feet
- D No closer than 50 feet
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C. No closer than 20 feet
Do not park within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection. Parked cars near crosswalks hide pedestrians from approaching drivers.
How close may you park to a stop sign, yield sign or traffic signal in New Hampshire?
- A No closer than 15 feet
- B No closer than 30 feet
- C No closer than 20 feet
- D No closer than 50 feet
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B. No closer than 30 feet
Parking is prohibited within 30 feet of a stop sign, yield sign or traffic control signal. A parked car there could block drivers' view of the sign or signal.
You want to park near a fire station's driveway. What distances apply in New Hampshire?
- A 15 feet on the same side, 50 feet on the opposite side
- B 30 feet on the same side, 100 feet on the opposite side
- C 20 feet on the same side, 75 feet on the opposite side
- D 50 feet on either side of the street
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C. 20 feet on the same side, 75 feet on the opposite side
Do not park within 20 feet of a fire station driveway entrance, or within 75 feet of it on the opposite side of the street. Fire trucks need room to swing out quickly.