New Jersey DMV Permit Practice Mini Test 3: 12 Questions

Mini Test 3 has 12 multiple-choice questions on New Jersey driving rules, including fire hydrant parking distance, crosswalk parking distance, stop sign parking distance and double parking. Each answer is explained as soon as you pick it, and every question is listed with its answer in the study guide below.

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  1. You may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant, unless a sign allows otherwise?

    • A. 10 feet
    • B. 25 feet
    • C. 5 feet
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    A. 10 feet

    You must leave at least 10 feet of space next to a fire hydrant so emergency crews can reach it quickly.

  2. Parking is not allowed within how many feet of a crosswalk at an intersection?

    • A. 10 feet
    • B. 50 feet
    • C. 25 feet
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    C. 25 feet

    Leaving at least 25 feet from a crosswalk helps drivers and pedestrians see each other clearly.

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

    • A. 5 feet
    • B. 50 feet
    • C. 20 feet
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    B. 50 feet

    Parking too close to a stop sign can block the view of the sign and create a hazard.

  4. Double parking (parking alongside a vehicle already at the curb) is:

    • A. Allowed if you stay in the car
    • B. Allowed only at night
    • C. Illegal because it blocks lanes and is dangerous
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    C. Illegal because it blocks lanes and is dangerous

    Double parking blocks traffic and can trap drivers and bicyclists, so it is not allowed.

  5. Before opening your door next to moving traffic or a bike lane, you should:

    • A. Check mirrors and look over your shoulder for bicyclists and vehicles
    • B. Open the door quickly without looking
    • C. Signal only with your turn signal
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    A. Check mirrors and look over your shoulder for bicyclists and vehicles

    Looking carefully before opening the door helps avoid hitting a passing cyclist or vehicle.

Complete Study Guide: All 12 Questions with Answers

Every question in Mini Test 3, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.

  1. Q1. You may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant, unless a sign allows otherwise?

    Correct answer: 10 feet

    Why: You must leave at least 10 feet of space next to a fire hydrant so emergency crews can reach it quickly.

  2. Q2. Parking is not allowed within how many feet of a crosswalk at an intersection?

    Correct answer: 25 feet

    Why: Leaving at least 25 feet from a crosswalk helps drivers and pedestrians see each other clearly.

  3. Q3. You may not park within how many feet of a stop sign?

    Correct answer: 50 feet

    Why: Parking too close to a stop sign can block the view of the sign and create a hazard.

  4. Q4. Double parking (parking alongside a vehicle already at the curb) is:

    Correct answer: Illegal because it blocks lanes and is dangerous

    Why: Double parking blocks traffic and can trap drivers and bicyclists, so it is not allowed.

  5. Q5. Parking on a sidewalk is illegal mainly because it:

    Correct answer: Blocks pedestrians and may force them into the street

    Why: Sidewalks are for people walking. Vehicles there can endanger pedestrians.

  6. Q6. Before opening your door next to moving traffic or a bike lane, you should:

    Correct answer: Check mirrors and look over your shoulder for bicyclists and vehicles

    Why: Looking carefully before opening the door helps avoid hitting a passing cyclist or vehicle.

  7. Q7. When passing a bicyclist on the road, you should:

    Correct answer: Slow down and give as much room as you safely can

    Why: Bicyclists are vulnerable, so extra space and lower speed make passing safer.

  8. Q8. Motorcycles can be hard to see. To reduce risk before changing lanes, you should:

    Correct answer: Check your mirrors and blind spots carefully

    Why: A quick head check and mirror check can reveal motorcycles hidden in blind spots.

  9. Q9. Stopping in a crosswalk while waiting at a red light is:

    Correct answer: Unsafe because it blocks pedestrians

    Why: You must stop before the crosswalk so people can cross in front of your vehicle safely.

  10. Q10. When parking on a hill, a good safety step is to:

    Correct answer: Set the parking brake and turn the wheels so the car will roll away from traffic if it moves

    Why: Turning the wheels and setting the brake help keep a parked vehicle from rolling into traffic.

  11. Q11. If you must stop on the shoulder of a busy road, you should:

    Correct answer: Pull as far off the road as possible and turn on hazard lights

    Why: Staying well off the roadway and using hazard lights makes your stopped vehicle more visible.

  12. Q12. You see a parked vehicle with brake lights on and a driver inside. You should:

    Correct answer: Be ready for the vehicle to pull out into traffic

    Why: Drivers in parked cars may move suddenly. Extra caution can prevent a crash.

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