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New Mexico Permit Test: Parking Practice Questions
Parking on hills, curb colors and where parking is not allowed.
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Question 1
How close to a fire hydrant may you park in New Mexico?
No closer than 100 feet
No closer than 15 feet
No closer than 5 feet
No closer than 10 feet
Correct answer: No closer than 15 feet
Do not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
Source: Rules of the Road β Parking β No-Parking Zones
Question 2
You may not park within how many feet of a crosswalk at an intersection?
25 feet
50 feet
10 feet
15 feet
Correct answer: 25 feet
Parking is prohibited within 25 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.
Source: Rules of the Road β Parking β No-Parking Zones
Question 3
You may not park within how many feet of a traffic signal, stop sign or yield sign?
15 feet
20 feet
30 feet
50 feet
Correct answer: 30 feet
Do not park within 30 feet of a traffic signal, stop sign or yield sign.
Source: Rules of the Road β Parking β No-Parking Zones
Question 4
How close to a railroad crossing may you park?
No closer than 25 feet
No closer than 50 feet
No closer than 100 feet
No closer than 15 feet
Correct answer: No closer than 50 feet
Parking is not allowed within 50 feet of a railroad crossing.
Source: Rules of the Road β Parking β No-Parking Zones
Question 5
When parking parallel to a curb, what is the farthest your vehicle may be from the curb?
36 inches
12 inches
24 inches
18 inches
Correct answer: 18 inches
You may not park more than 18 inches from the curb.
Source: Rules of the Road β Parking β No-Parking Zones
Question 6
On the same side of the street as a fire station driveway, you may not park within how many feet of it?
20 feet
75 feet
10 feet
50 feet
Correct answer: 20 feet
Do not park within 20 feet of a fire station driveway on the same side of the street, or within 75 feet of it on the other side.
Source: Rules of the Road β Parking β No-Parking Zones
Question 7
On the opposite side of the street from a fire station driveway, you may not park within how many feet of it?
75 feet
20 feet
100 feet
30 feet
Correct answer: 75 feet
Across the street from a fire station driveway, the no-parking distance is 75 feet.
Source: Rules of the Road β Parking β No-Parking Zones
Question 8
Which of these is a legal place to park?
Within 18 inches of a curb, away from hydrants and driveways
On a bridge or overpass, if you leave your flashers on
On the road side of a parked car, if you stay with your car
In front of a lowered curb, if it is for less than 10 minutes
Correct answer: Within 18 inches of a curb, away from hydrants and driveways
Parking on bridges, double parking and blocking lowered curbs are all prohibited.
Source: Rules of the Road β Parking β No-Parking Zones
Question 9
What does a red-painted curb mean in New Mexico?
A fire zone; no parking or standing
Short stops of 5 minutes or less only
Parking for disabled persons only
A loading zone for freight deliveries
Correct answer: A fire zone; no parking or standing
Red curbs mark fire zones where neither parking nor standing is allowed.
Source: Rules of the Road β Parking β No-Parking Zones
Question 10
What does a yellow-painted curb indicate?
Unlimited parking at any time of the day
A loading zone or another restriction
A fire zone where standing is banned
Parking for disabled drivers only
Correct answer: A loading zone or another restriction
Yellow curbs indicate a loading zone or some other restriction.
Source: Rules of the Road β Parking β No-Parking Zones
Question 11
What does a white-painted curb indicate?
Only short stops are allowed
Disabled parking only
Loading zone for trucks
No stopping at any time
Correct answer: Only short stops are allowed
A white curb means only short stops are permitted.
Source: Rules of the Road β Parking β No-Parking Zones
Question 12
What does a blue-painted curb indicate?
A bus stop for city buses and school buses
A fire zone where all parking is banned
Short stops of a few minutes only
Parking for people with disabilities only
Correct answer: Parking for people with disabilities only
Blue curbs indicate handicap parking only.
Source: Rules of the Road β Parking β No-Parking Zones
Question 13
When you park on a hill, which way should you turn your wheels?
Toward the center of the road
Straight ahead
Sharply toward the side of the road or curb
It does not matter if the brake is set
Correct answer: Sharply toward the side of the road or curb
Turn the wheels sharply toward the roadside or curb so the vehicle rolls away from traffic if it moves.
Source: Rules of the Road β Parking
Question 14
Every time you park, what should you do with the parking brake and transmission?
Set the parking brake and use park (or a gear if manual)
Leave the engine running so the transmission stays engaged
Set the parking brake only when parked on a hill
Leave the transmission in neutral with the brake released
Correct answer: Set the parking brake and use park (or a gear if manual)
Always set the parking brake and leave an automatic in park or a manual in gear.
Source: Rules of the Road β Parking
Question 15
What is the safest way to get out of a car parked on the street?
Open the street-side door quickly
Open the door and wait for traffic to stop
Get out on the curb side if you can; if not, check traffic first
Get out on whichever side is closer
Correct answer: Get out on the curb side if you can; if not, check traffic first
Exit on the curb side when possible; if you must use the street side, check traffic and shut the door quickly.
Source: Rules of the Road β Parking
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