New Jersey Permit Practice Test: Parking Rules (2026)

Question 1 of 10

How close to the curb must you park?

1. No more than 18 inches
2. No more than three feet
3. No more than six inches

Question 2 of 10

You park facing downhill next to a curb. Which way do you turn the wheels?

1. Toward the curb
2. Away from the curb
3. Straight ahead

Question 3 of 10

You park facing uphill next to a curb. Which way do you turn the wheels?

1. Toward the curb
2. Away from the curb
3. Straight ahead

Question 4 of 10

You may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant?

1. 15 feet
2. 25 feet
3. 10 feet

Question 5 of 10

You may not park within how many feet of a crosswalk at an intersection?

1. 25 feet
2. 10 feet
3. 50 feet

Question 6 of 10

You may not park within how many feet of a stop sign?

1. 20 feet
2. 50 feet
3. 100 feet

Question 7 of 10

You may not park within how many feet of a fire station driveway on the same side?

1. 5 feet
2. 200 feet
3. 20 feet

Question 8 of 10

May you park on an interstate highway?

1. No, unless an officer directs you or to avoid a crash
2. Yes, on the shoulder for up to an hour
3. Yes, at night

Question 9 of 10

From which side is it safer for passengers to get out of a parked car?

1. The traffic side
2. The curb side
3. Either side

Question 10 of 10

After parallel parking, how far from the curb should your tires be?

1. About two feet
2. Exactly one foot
3. No more than six inches