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New Jersey Permit Test: Parking Practice Questions
Parking on hills, curb colors and where parking is not allowed.
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Question 1
How fast should you drive in reverse?
10 to 15 mph, to finish backing quickly
Same as forward
Walking speed, about 2 to 4 mph
20 mph
Correct answer: Walking speed, about 2 to 4 mph
A vehicle should be driven slowly in reverse, typically walking speed (2 to 4 mph).
Source: Chapter 3: Driver Responsibility
Question 2
When parking downhill with a curb, which way should your wheels be turned?
Toward the curb
Away from the curb
Straight
It doesn't matter
Correct answer: Toward the curb
Downhill: wheels toward the curb; uphill: away from the curb. Always set the brake.
Source: Chapter 3: Driver Responsibility
Question 3
When parallel parking, how far from the curb should your tires end up?
No more than six inches
Up to one foot, so the doors can open
Touching the curb hard
Up to two feet
Correct answer: No more than six inches
The tires should be no more than six inches from the curb; parking more than six inches away is illegal.
Source: Chapter 3: Driver Responsibility
Question 4
Starting to parallel park, how far from the car in front should you pull alongside?
About two to four feet
About ten feet
About six inches, door to door
Bumper to bumper
Correct answer: About two to four feet
Pull up alongside (parallel) about two to four feet from the vehicle in front.
Source: Chapter 3: Driver Responsibility
Question 5
How close to a fire hydrant may you park in New Jersey?
No closer than 15 feet
No closer than 100 feet
No closer than 10 feet
No closer than 5 feet
Correct answer: No closer than 10 feet
New Jersey prohibits parking within 10 feet of a fire hydrant.
Source: Chapter 4: Safe Driving Rules and Regulations
Question 6
How close to a crosswalk at an intersection may you park?
No closer than 10 feet
No closer than 100 feet
Right up to it
No closer than 25 feet
Correct answer: No closer than 25 feet
Don't park within 25 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection, except at alleys.
Source: Chapter 4: Safe Driving Rules and Regulations
Question 7
How close to a stop sign may you park in New Jersey?
No closer than 50 feet
No closer than 25 feet
No closer than 100 feet
No closer than 10 feet
Correct answer: No closer than 50 feet
Don't park within 50 feet of a stop sign or a railroad crossing.
Source: Chapter 4: Safe Driving Rules and Regulations
Question 8
May you stop or park on an interstate highway in New Jersey (absent an emergency or police direction)?
Yes, at night
Yes, on the shoulder
No
Yes, for 10 minutes
Correct answer: No
Parking on an interstate highway is prohibited unless directed by police or to avoid a crash; in an emergency, use the right shoulder with flashers.
Source: Chapter 4: Safe Driving Rules and Regulations
Question 9
Who may be liable if a parked motorist opens a door into traffic and causes a crash?
The driver who was passing in traffic
The motorist who opened the door
The city
No one
Correct answer: The motorist who opened the door
A motorist opening a door into traffic may be liable for any crash with a moving vehicle; passengers should exit curbside.
Source: Chapter 4: Safe Driving Rules and Regulations
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