Massachusetts: Parking Rules & Technique Questions
4 real, verified Massachusetts driving-test questions on parking rules & technique, each with the correct answer and a full explanation below. Want to practice these interactively instead? Start a Parking Rules & Technique practice round.
1. How close to the curb must a parked vehicle be in a Massachusetts business or residential district?
Why: Massachusetts requires a vehicle parked in a business or residential district to be within 12 inches of the curb (unless angled parking is allowed) — tighter than the 18-inch clearance many other states use.
2. How close to a fire hydrant can you legally park in Massachusetts?
Why: Massachusetts bars parking within ten feet of a fire hydrant or fire lane.
3. How close to an intersection can you legally park in Massachusetts?
Why: Massachusetts law bars parking within 20 feet of an intersection.
4. What minimum clear-roadway width must a Massachusetts driver leave when parking?
Why: Massachusetts law requires leaving at least a 12-foot-wide clear roadway for other traffic whenever you stop or park your vehicle.
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