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New Mexico Class D Written Test Practice
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Driver A waits at the curb near a fire hydrant to pick up a friend. Driver A stays in the car with the engine running. What is the minimum distance Driver A must keep from the hydrant?
A waits at the right curb near a fire hydrant. The driver remains inside and keeps the engine running.
Correct answer: 15 feet
Why
In New Mexico law, a ban on stopping or standing covers a vehicle whether it is occupied or not, so staying behind the wheel with the engine running does not make the spot legal. Fire crews need fast, clear access to a hydrant, and every second can matter in a fire. The only exceptions are stops needed to avoid other traffic or to obey the law, a police officer or a traffic-control device.
Verified against New Mexico Driver Manual · Prohibited parking · p. 16
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