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Connecticut Permit Test: Parking Practice Questions
Parking on hills, curb colors and where parking is not allowed.
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Question 1
In Connecticut, how close to a fire hydrant may you park?
No closer than 5 feet
No closer than 25 feet
No closer than 10 feet
No closer than 15 feet
Correct answer: No closer than 10 feet
Do not park within 10 feet of a fire hydrant.
Source: Chapter 4: Road Safety β No-Parking Zones
Question 2
How close to a stop sign may you park in Connecticut?
No closer than 25 feet
No closer than 15 feet
No closer than 50 feet
No closer than 10 feet
Correct answer: No closer than 25 feet
Do not park within 25 feet of a stop sign.
Source: Chapter 4: Road Safety β No-Parking Zones
Question 3
How far from the curb may your wheels be when parked along a curb in Connecticut?
No more than three feet
No more than 18 inches
No more than one foot
No more than two feet
Correct answer: No more than one foot
Do not park more than one foot from the curb.
Source: Chapter 4: Road Safety β No-Parking Zones
Question 4
How close to a pedestrian safety zone may you park?
No closer than 10 feet
No closer than 25 feet
Right next to it
No closer than 5 feet
Correct answer: No closer than 25 feet
Do not park within 25 feet of a pedestrian safety zone.
Source: Chapter 4: Road Safety β No-Parking Zones
Question 5
Which of these is a no-parking location in Connecticut?
In a marked space at a store
In a bike lane
In a public lot
On your side of the street, by the curb
Correct answer: In a bike lane
Do not park in a bike lane, on the wrong side of the street, on railroad tracks, on bridges or in tunnels, among other places.
Source: Chapter 4: Road Safety β No-Parking Zones
Question 6
Is it legal to park on the left side of a two-way street, facing oncoming traffic?
Yes, if the spot is empty
Yes, for under 10 minutes while you run an errand
Yes, at night
No, that is parking on the wrong side
Correct answer: No, that is parking on the wrong side
Connecticut lists parking on the wrong side of the street among no-parking situations.
Source: Chapter 4: Road Safety β No-Parking Zones
Question 7
When parking on a hill in Connecticut, which way should you turn your wheels?
Toward the center of the road, away from the curb
Sharply toward the side of the road or curb
It doesn't matter
Straight ahead
Correct answer: Sharply toward the side of the road or curb
When parking on a hill, turn your wheels sharply toward the side of the road or curb so a rolling vehicle goes away from traffic.
Source: Chapter 4: Road Safety β Parking
Question 8
After parking, how should you get out of your car on a street?
On the curbside if you can, checking traffic first
Always on the street side
Through the passenger door only
Quickly, without looking, so you're in traffic less
Correct answer: On the curbside if you can, checking traffic first
Get out on the curbside if you can; if you must use the street side, check traffic first and close the door quickly.
Source: Chapter 4: Road Safety β Parking
Question 9
You want to parallel park and traffic is behind you. What should you do?
Stop suddenly and back in
Signal, pull next to the space and let traffic pass
Back up into the lane behind you to line up
Double-park and wait
Correct answer: Signal, pull next to the space and let traffic pass
Put on your signal, pull next to the space and allow following vehicles to pass before you park.
Source: Chapter 3: Driving Behaviors β Space Behind
Question 10
Which is good practice when you leave your car parked?
Leave the engine running
Leave the keys inside in case someone needs to move it
Set the parking brake and remove the keys
Leave it in neutral
Correct answer: Set the parking brake and remove the keys
Always set the parking brake, leave it in park (or gear for manual), and never leave the keys in a parked vehicle.
Source: Chapter 4: Road Safety β Parking
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