New York permit test: parking & stopping
Where you may not park, distances from hydrants and crossings, curbs and hills. 6 questions.
In New York, how close to a fire hydrant may you park?
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Sample parking & stopping questions
In New York, 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
You may not park, stop or stand within 15 feet of a fire hydrant unless a licensed driver stays in the vehicle to move it in an emergency. Firefighters need room to connect hoses.
How close may you park or stand to a crosswalk at an intersection?
- A No closer than 10 feet
- B No closer than 20 feet
- C No closer than 15 feet
- D No closer than 50 feet
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B. No closer than 20 feet
Parking or standing is not allowed within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection. Cars parked too close hide pedestrians from turning drivers.
You want to park on the opposite side of the street from a fire station driveway. How far away must you be?
- A At least 20 feet
- B At least 30 feet
- C At least 75 feet
- D At least 50 feet
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C. At least 75 feet
You may not park within 20 feet of a fire station driveway on the same side, or within 75 feet on the opposite side of the road. Fire trucks need room to swing out.
How close to a railroad crossing may you park in New York?
- 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
You cannot park within 50 feet of a railroad crossing. Parked cars there block drivers' views of the tracks and of approaching trains.