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Distance from a fire hydrant or fire lane

A free practice question for the Massachusetts permit test, with the answer explained.

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Practice question · Parking

How close to a fire hydrant may you park?

The rule

Don't park within 10 feet of a fire hydrant or a fire lane.

Never park within 10 feet of a fire hydrant or a fire lane. Intersections need 20 feet.

From the Massachusetts Driver's Manual, page 111. This question is our own wording of that rule. The handbook and the RMV have the final word.

Often mixed up with

People confuse these rules with this one. Each has its own practice question.

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