New York DMV Permit Practice Mini Test 3: 12 Questions

Mini Test 3 has 12 multiple-choice questions on New York driving rules, including fire hydrant parking distance, crosswalk parking distance, traffic light 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 in New York, unless a sign allows otherwise?

    • A. 15 feet
    • B. 5 feet
    • C. 25 feet
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    A. 15 feet

    You must keep at least 15 feet of clearance around a fire hydrant so firefighters can access it quickly in an emergency.

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

    • A. 5 feet
    • B. 40 feet
    • C. 20 feet
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    C. 20 feet

    Parking too close to a crosswalk blocks visibility for drivers and pedestrians and is against the law.

  3. You may not park within how many feet of a traffic light, stop sign, or yield sign?

    • A. 50 feet
    • B. 30 feet
    • C. 10 feet
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    B. 30 feet

    Parking near traffic control devices can block them from view. The law requires a 30-foot clearance.

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

    • A. Allowed for short periods in light traffic
    • B. Allowed only at night
    • C. Illegal because it blocks traffic and can be dangerous
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    C. Illegal because it blocks traffic and can be dangerous

    Double parking blocks lanes and creates a hazard for other drivers and bicyclists.

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

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

    Looking over your shoulder and checking mirrors helps prevent 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 in New York, unless a sign allows otherwise?

    Correct answer: 15 feet

    Why: You must keep at least 15 feet of clearance around a fire hydrant so firefighters can access it quickly in an emergency.

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

    Correct answer: 20 feet

    Why: Parking too close to a crosswalk blocks visibility for drivers and pedestrians and is against the law.

  3. Q3. You may not park within how many feet of a traffic light, stop sign, or yield sign?

    Correct answer: 30 feet

    Why: Parking near traffic control devices can block them from view. The law requires a 30-foot clearance.

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

    Correct answer: Illegal because it blocks traffic and can be dangerous

    Why: Double parking blocks lanes and creates a hazard for other drivers and bicyclists.

  5. Q5. It is illegal to park on a sidewalk because:

    Correct answer: It blocks pedestrians and may force them into the street

    Why: Sidewalks are for pedestrians. Parking on them can endanger people walking, especially children and those with mobility needs.

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

    Correct answer: Check mirrors and turn your head to look for bicyclists and vehicles

    Why: Looking over your shoulder and checking mirrors helps prevent hitting a passing cyclist or vehicle.

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

    Correct answer: Slow down and leave as much space as possible

    Why: Bicyclists are vulnerable road users. Extra space and lower speeds make passing safer.

  8. Q8. Motorcycles are harder to see because they are small. To reduce risk, you should:

    Correct answer: Check mirrors and blind spots carefully before changing lanes

    Why: Motorcycles can be lost in blind spots. Turning your head and checking mirrors before moving helps you spot them.

  9. Q9. You see a parked vehicle with its brake lights on and a person behind the wheel. You should:

    Correct answer: Be prepared for the vehicle to pull out or move suddenly

    Why: Drivers in parked vehicles may enter traffic unexpectedly. Extra caution can prevent a crash.

  10. Q10. 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 walking can cross safely in front of your vehicle.

  11. Q11. When parking on a hill, what is a good practice before leaving your vehicle?

    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 using the parking brake helps keep a parked vehicle from rolling into traffic.

  12. Q12. If you must stop on the shoulder of a busy road, you should:

    Correct answer: Turn on your hazard lights and stay as far from traffic as possible

    Why: Pulling fully onto the shoulder and using hazard lights makes your vehicle more visible and keeps you safer.

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