Tennessee 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 Tennessee?
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Sample parking & stopping questions
How close to a fire hydrant may you park in Tennessee?
- A No closer than 5 feet
- B No closer than 15 feet
- C No closer than 30 feet
- D No closer than 10 feet
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B. No closer than 15 feet
It is illegal to park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. Firefighters need clear, fast access to hydrants in an emergency.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, page 79
In Tennessee, it is illegal to park within how many feet of a crosswalk?
- A 15 feet
- B 10 feet
- C 50 feet
- D 20 feet
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D. 20 feet
You may not park in a crosswalk or within 20 feet of one. A parked car close to a crosswalk hides pedestrians, especially children, from approaching drivers.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, page 79
What is the closest you may park to a stop sign or traffic signal in Tennessee?
- A 20 feet
- B 30 feet
- C 15 feet
- D 50 feet
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B. 30 feet
It is illegal to park within 30 feet of a traffic signal, stop sign or any other traffic control device. Parked vehicles there would block drivers' view of the sign or signal.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, page 79
How close to a railroad crossing may you legally park?
- A No closer than 20 feet
- B No closer than 50 feet
- C No closer than 30 feet
- D No closer than 15 feet
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B. No closer than 50 feet
You may not park within 50 feet of a railroad crossing. Parked cars there block drivers' view of approaching trains and the space needed to stop safely.
Source: Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, page 79