New Jersey: Parking rules — Part 1 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “Where is angle parking often used, according to the New Jersey Driver Manual?” · “When practicing parallel parking, how far apart may flags or markers be placed to show where other vehicles would be?”
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "New Jersey Driver Manual" (2026), New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC).
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When you park a vehicle with an automatic transmission, what should you always do?
- Set the brake and leave it in neutral
- Set the brake and put the vehicle in park
- Leave it in neutral with the brake released
- Leave it in drive with the engine running
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Correct answer: Set the brake and put the vehicle in park
When parking, always set the brake and put the vehicle in park (or, with a manual transmission, in reverse or low gear).
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 57 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 57)
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When parking facing downhill on a street with a curb, which way should you turn your front wheels?
- Straight ahead
- Away from the curb
- Toward the curb
- It does not matter if the brake is set
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Correct answer: Toward the curb
When parking facing downhill, set the hand brake and turn the wheels toward the curb.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 57 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 57)
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When parking facing uphill on a street with a curb, which way should you turn your front wheels?
- Toward the curb
- It does not matter if the brake is set
- Away from the curb
- Straight ahead
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Correct answer: Away from the curb
When parking facing uphill, set the hand brake and turn the wheels away from the curb.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 57 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 57)
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You park a manual-transmission vehicle facing downhill at a curb. What gear should it be left in?
- Third gear
- Neutral
- Low
- Reverse
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Correct answer: Reverse
Facing downhill, the vehicle should be in park or, with a manual transmission, in reverse.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 57 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 57)
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You park a manual-transmission vehicle facing uphill at a curb. What gear should it be left in?
- Third gear
- Low
- Reverse
- Neutral
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Correct answer: Low
Facing uphill, the vehicle should be in park or, with a manual transmission, in low.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 57 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 57)
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Where is angle parking often used, according to the New Jersey Driver Manual?
- In shopping center parking lots
- On highway shoulders
- In school bus loading and unloading zones
- On bridges and overpasses
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Correct answer: In shopping center parking lots
Angle parking is often used in parking lots of shopping centers and sometimes at curbs.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 57 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 57)
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When entering an angle parking space on your right, what should you make sure of before steering in?
- That your hazard warning lights are flashing the whole time
- That the rear of your vehicle will clear the parked vehicles
- That your front bumper will gently touch the curb ahead
- That the vehicle is in reverse gear
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Correct answer: That the rear of your vehicle will clear the parked vehicles
When entering an angle space, watch traffic, signal and slow down, and make sure the rear of the vehicle will clear the parked vehicles.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 57 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 57)
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How should you steer into an angle parking space?
- Steer gently in and leave the wheels turned
- Pull past the space and back into it at an angle
- Pull in straight, then turn the wheels toward the curb
- Steer sharply in, then straighten the wheels
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Correct answer: Steer sharply in, then straighten the wheels
Steer sharply into the parking space, then straighten the wheels so the vehicle is centered in the space.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 57 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 57)
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Before backing out of an angle parking space, what does the New Jersey Driver Manual say to do first?
- Back out quickly to keep traffic moving
- Turn the wheels fully to the left before shifting
- Walk around to make sure nothing is in the way
- Flash your headlights to warn other drivers
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Correct answer: Walk around to make sure nothing is in the way
Before backing out of an angle space, walk around the vehicle to make sure nothing is in its way.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 57 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 57)
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When backing out of an angle parking space, how does the manual say to warn nearby pedestrians?
- Tap the horn
- Rev the engine
- Shout out the window
- Flash the high beams
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Correct answer: Tap the horn
While slowly backing out of an angle space, tap the horn to warn nearby pedestrians.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 57 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 57)
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While backing out of an angle parking space, what should you do once you can see past the tops of the vehicles parked beside you?
- Turn the wheel fully and keep going
- Stop and look again
- Speed up to clear the lane quickly
- Shift into drive immediately
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Correct answer: Stop and look again
When you are able to see past the tops of the vehicles parked next to you, stop and look again.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 57 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 57)
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When entering an angle parking space to your right, where should you watch for traffic?
- Both ahead and behind
- Only on your right side
- Only behind you
- Only ahead of you
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Correct answer: Both ahead and behind
The first rule for entering an angle parking space to your right is to watch for traffic both ahead and behind, then signal and begin to slow down.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 57 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 57)
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When backing out of an angle parking space, how far should you back up while turning?
- Until your right front wheel passes the front bumper of the car parked on your right
- Until your whole vehicle is inside the lane for oncoming traffic
- Until your rear wheels reach the far edge of the traffic lane behind you
- Until your left front wheel passes the rear bumper of the car on your left
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Correct answer: Until your left front wheel passes the rear bumper of the car on your left
Back up slowly while turning until the vehicle's left front wheel passes the rear bumper of the vehicle parked on the left, then straighten the wheels.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 58 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 58)
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What is the most common type of parking on city streets?
- Perpendicular parking
- Angle parking
- Parallel parking
- Double parking
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Correct answer: Parallel parking
The manual says parallel parking is the most common type of parking on city streets.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 58 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 58)
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When practicing parallel parking, how far apart may flags or markers be placed to show where other vehicles would be?
- 15 feet
- 40 feet
- 25 feet
- 10 feet
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Correct answer: 25 feet
New motorists can practice in an empty lot using flags or markers 25 feet apart to show where the other vehicles would be.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 58 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 58)
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If you hit the flags or markers while practicing parallel parking, what does the New Jersey Driver Manual say it means?
- You are not ready to park between real vehicles yet
- The markers should be moved closer together next time
- You are ready for the road test
- You should move on to practicing on a busy street
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Correct answer: You are not ready to park between real vehicles yet
If a motorist hits the flags or markers, they are not ready for parking between real vehicles and should keep practicing.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 58 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 58)
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According to the New Jersey Driver Manual, what makes it easier to back into a parking space?
- Turning the wheel before the car moves
- Backing in slower and smoother
- Pulling in forward first, then backing
- Backing in quickly in one motion
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Correct answer: Backing in slower and smoother
The manual says the slower and smoother a motorist backs into a parking space, the easier it is to park.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 58 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 58)
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Before backing into a parallel parking space, what signals does the New Jersey Driver Manual say to give?
- Sound the horn twice, then signal left
- Signal for a stop and signal to the right
- Signal left and turn on the hazard lights
- No signal is needed when parking
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Correct answer: Signal for a stop and signal to the right
Signal for a stop and signal to the right to alert motorists that the vehicle will back up to the right.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 58 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 58)
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To begin parallel parking, how far from the vehicle in front of the space should you pull up alongside?
- About two to four feet
- About six inches
- About eight to ten feet
- Close enough to almost touch it
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Correct answer: About two to four feet
Pull up alongside (parallel to) the vehicle in front, about two to four feet from it.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 58 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 58)
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When parallel parking, after backing up slowly for about two feet, how should you turn the steering wheel?
- Halfway to the left
- All the way to the left
- Keep it pointed straight ahead
- All the way to the right
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Correct answer: All the way to the right
Look out the rear window, begin backing slowly for about two feet and turn the steering wheel all the way to the right.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 58 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 58)
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While parallel parking, when should you stop and check your angle?
- When your front wheels touch the curb
- As soon as you start backing up into the space
- When your front clears the rear bumper of the car ahead
- When your rear tires first touch the curb behind you
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Correct answer: When your front clears the rear bumper of the car ahead
When the front of the vehicle has cleared the rear bumper of the vehicle in front, stop and check the angle.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 58 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 58)
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While parallel parking, what should you check after stopping to check your angle?
- That the right back wheel has not hit the curb
- That the hazard lights are switched on
- That the left front wheel is touching the curb
- That the parking brake is already set
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Correct answer: That the right back wheel has not hit the curb
After checking the angle, make sure the right back wheel has not hit the curb before turning the wheel to the left.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 58 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 58)
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In parallel parking, after your front clears the car ahead and you check the angle, how do you continue?
- Drive forward and start over from the beginning
- Turn the wheel all the way left while backing slowly
- Keep the wheel straight and back up to the curb
- Turn the wheel all the way right and back up quickly
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Correct answer: Turn the wheel all the way left while backing slowly
The next step is to turn the steering wheel all the way to the left while beginning to back up slowly.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 58 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 58)
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When your vehicle is lined up in the space while parallel parking, what are the last steps?
- Keep backing until you touch the car behind
- Leave the wheels turned left and set the brake
- Pull forward until you touch the car in front
- Stop, straighten the wheels and center the car
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Correct answer: Stop, straighten the wheels and center the car
When the vehicle is in line, stop without hitting the vehicle behind, turn the wheels straight and drive to the center of the parking space.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 58 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 58)