Practice curb colors, hills and where you can't park, with questions based on the New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21).
Only with the permit holder in the vehicle
The permit or plate works only when the person who received it is in the vehicle.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21), Chapter 7, Parallel Parking
A licensed driver stays inside to move it
The exception exists so the vehicle can be moved right away in an emergency.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21), Chapter 7, Parallel Parking
Stop briefly to load or unload goods or people
Parking is what the sign bans. A temporary stop for merchandise or passengers is still allowed.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21), Chapter 7, Parallel Parking
No, stopping is not allowed there
Bridges and tunnels are on the statewide list of places where you can't park, stop or stand.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21), Chapter 7, Parallel Parking
No closer than 30 feet
The same distance applies to traffic lights and YIELD signs.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21), Chapter 7, Parallel Parking
No more than one foot
To get closer, pull forward and back up a little at a time while steering toward the curb and then straight.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21), Chapter 7, Parallel Parking
No closer than 75 feet
Fire vehicles need room to swing out, so the opposite side has the larger distance.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21), Chapter 7, Parallel Parking
A brief stop for passengers, if the driver stays in
Only passengers may be picked up or let out. Stopping to load merchandise is not allowed.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21), Chapter 7, Parallel Parking
No closer than 20 feet
This statewide rule applies even if no sign says so.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21), Chapter 7, Parallel Parking
No closer than 50 feet
You also can't park, stop or stand on the tracks themselves.
Source: New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21), Chapter 7, Parallel Parking
We wrote these practice questions from the facts in the New York State Driver's Manual (MV-21) (Undated PDF, file created 2026-04-20; copyright line reads 2018 edition) and from official sources on road signs. Every answer links to its source, so you can check it and read more.
DMV Decoded is an independent guide, not a government agency. This practice test is not connected to the New York State DMV, and your actual test will have different questions. Study the handbook, and check the agency's website for current rules.