New Mexico permit test: parking
Where and how to park safely and legally. 12 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.
Rules to remember10 key parking rulesShow the rules
- Do not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. (p. 16)
- Get out on the curb side if you can; if you must use the street side, check traffic first. (p. 16)
- Parking on the road side of a parked vehicle is double parking, which is not allowed. (p. 16)
- Do not park within 25 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection. (p. 16)
- Do not park within 30 feet of a traffic signal, stop sign or yield sign. (p. 16)
- Do not park within 50 feet of a railroad crossing. (p. 16)
- Never leave the ignition keys in a parked vehicle, and lock the doors whenever you leave it. (p. 16)
- Do not park more than 18 inches from the curb. (p. 16)
- A red curb marks a fire zone where no parking or standing is permitted. (p. 17)
- A white curb means only short stops are permitted. (p. 17)
Taken from the explanations to checked practice questions; page numbers link to the official handbook.
Sample parking questions
1.You want to park across the street from a fire station driveway. How far from the driveway must you be?
- AAt least 20 feet
- BAt least 50 feet
- CAt least 75 feet
- DAt least 30 feet
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✓ C. At least 75 feet
Stay 20 feet from a fire station driveway on the same side of the street, and 75 feet when parking on the other side.
Source: New Mexico Driver Manual (No edition date printed in the document), page 16
2.You have parked on a street. Which side should you get out on if you can?
- AThe side with the mirror
- BThe curb side
- CWhichever is closer to you
- DThe street side
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✓ B. The curb side
Get out on the curb side if you can; if you must use the street side, check traffic first.
Source: New Mexico Driver Manual (No edition date printed in the document), page 16
3.You park on a hill. Which way should you turn your wheels?
- ASlightly to the left
- BSharply toward the center of the road
- CSharply toward the side of the road or curb
- DStraight ahead
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✓ C. Sharply toward the side of the road or curb
On a hill, turn your wheels sharply toward the side of the road or curb so the vehicle would roll away from traffic.
Source: New Mexico Driver Manual (No edition date printed in the document), page 16
4.You want to park near a crosswalk at an intersection. How far away must you be?
- AAt least 10 feet
- BAt least 15 feet
- CAt least 50 feet
- DAt least 25 feet
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✓ D. At least 25 feet
Do not park within 25 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.
Source: New Mexico Driver Manual (No edition date printed in the document), page 16