New York Permit Test: Parking Practice Questions

Correct answer: No more than 1 foot

In your final parallel-parking position, your wheels must be no more than one foot from the curb.

Source: Chapter 7: Parallel Parking – How to Park

Correct answer: About two feet

Stop next to the vehicle in front of the space, leaving about two feet between the vehicles.

Source: Chapter 7: Parallel Parking – How to Park

Correct answer: Through the rear window, glancing to the side and front occasionally

Look through the rear window, not just the mirrors, while backing, and check occasionally that you won't touch the vehicle ahead.

Source: Chapter 7: Parallel Parking – How to Park

Correct answer: Only if it will not interfere with bicyclists or other traffic

Do not open the door on the road side if it will interfere with bicyclists and other traffic.

Source: Chapter 7: Parallel Parking – How to Park

Correct answer: Toward the curb or side of the road

Set the parking brake, put the car in Park (or first gear), and turn the wheels toward the curb or side of the road so the car won't roll into traffic.

Source: Chapter 7: Parallel Parking – How to Park on a Hill

Correct answer: Straighten the wheels, back up toward the car behind, and turn the wheels away from the curb

Make sure the wheels are straight, back up toward the vehicle behind, and turn the wheels away from the curb before signaling and checking traffic.

Source: Chapter 7: Parallel Parking – How to Pull Out from Parallel Parking

Correct answer: Only a temporary stop to pick up or drop off passengers, without the driver leaving

NO STANDING lets you stop temporarily only to load or discharge passengers; the driver cannot exit the vehicle.

Source: Chapter 7: Parallel Parking – Parking Regulations

Correct answer: A temporary stop to load or unload merchandise or passengers

NO PARKING allows a temporary stop to load or unload merchandise or passengers.

Source: Chapter 7: Parallel Parking – Parking Regulations

Correct answer: Only to obey a traffic sign, signal or officer, or to avoid conflicts with other vehicles

NO STOPPING means you may stop only to obey a sign, signal or officer or to prevent conflicts with other vehicles.

Source: Chapter 7: Parallel Parking – Parking Regulations

Correct answer: 15 feet

No parking, stopping or standing within 15 feet of a fire hydrant unless a licensed driver remains to move the vehicle in an emergency.

Source: Chapter 7: Parallel Parking – Parking Regulations

Correct answer: 20 feet

Parking or standing is prohibited within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.

Source: Chapter 7: Parallel Parking – Parking Regulations

Correct answer: 30 feet

You may not park or stand within 30 feet of a traffic light, STOP sign or YIELD sign.

Source: Chapter 7: Parallel Parking – Parking Regulations

Correct answer: No closer than 50 feet

You cannot park within 50 feet of a railroad crossing.

Source: Chapter 7: Parallel Parking – Parking Regulations

Correct answer: 75 feet

No parking within 20 feet of a fire station driveway, or within 75 feet of it on the opposite side of the road.

Source: Chapter 7: Parallel Parking – Parking Regulations

Correct answer: 30 feet

No parking, stopping or standing within 30 feet of a pedestrian safety area unless a different distance is marked.

Source: Chapter 7: Parallel Parking – Parking Regulations