New Mexico permit test: parking & stopping
Where you may not park, distances from hydrants and crossings, curbs and hills. 9 questions.
How close to a fire hydrant may you park in New Mexico?
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Sample parking & stopping questions
How close to a fire hydrant may you park in New Mexico?
- A No closer than 10 feet
- B No closer than 15 feet
- C No closer than 20 feet
- D No closer than 5 feet
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B. No closer than 15 feet
Do not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. Firefighters need clear access to the hydrant in an emergency.
In New Mexico, how close to a crosswalk at an intersection may you park?
- A No closer than 20 feet
- B No closer than 15 feet
- C No closer than 25 feet
- D No closer than 30 feet
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C. No closer than 25 feet
New Mexico's manual says not to park within 25 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection. Parked cars near a crosswalk hide pedestrians from drivers.
How close to a stop sign, yield sign or traffic signal may you park in New Mexico?
- A No closer than 15 feet
- B No closer than 50 feet
- C No closer than 20 feet
- D No closer than 30 feet
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D. No closer than 30 feet
Do not park within 30 feet of a traffic signal, stop sign or yield sign. A parked car there can hide the sign or signal from other drivers.
How close to a railroad crossing may you park in New Mexico?
- A No closer than 15 feet
- B No closer than 30 feet
- C No closer than 50 feet
- D No closer than 100 feet
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C. No closer than 50 feet
Do not park within 50 feet of a railroad crossing. Parked vehicles near tracks block the view of drivers checking for trains.