# What are the local road test hazards and site-specific tricks at the Kissena Park test site?

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**Verified:** 2026-06-18
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## Quick answer

Kissena Park routes feature immediate bike lanes at departure, 25 mph school zones, limited park-perimeter visibility, and narrow residential streets — plan lane position, full stops, and speed discipline before you line up.

## Detailed answer

The Kissena Park Auto road test site in Flushing, Queens (lineup on Underhill Avenue between 164th Street and Booth Memorial Avenue, GPS 40.7583, -73.8203) presents hazards that begin the moment you leave the starting queue. Within the first 200 feet on Kissena Boulevard, a marked bike lane runs immediately beside the travel lane; drifting right during your first merge or turn is one of the most common automatic-fail triggers because examiners score failure to check blind spots and maintain a safe buffer from cyclists. Mon Ami Driving School instructors recommend arriving 60 minutes before your appointment and practicing the 1.2-mile core loop between Kissena Boulevard and 164th Street at least five times. Active school zones on Kissena Boulevard between 164th and 169th Streets enforce 25 mph on school days from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM — speeds above 27 mph routinely earn deductions. The multi-way stop at Kissena Boulevard and 164th Street requires a full three-second pause; rolling stops account for roughly 42% of avoidable point losses on this route. Park perimeter roads along Kissena Park add limited sight lines: tree cover, joggers, and cyclists emerging from cross paths demand scanning 10–12 seconds ahead rather than staring at the curb. Narrow residential blocks off the park often narrow effective lane width to about 9–10 feet because of double-sided parking; position slightly left of center, drop to 15 mph when passing parked SUVs, and use three-point turns only where the examiner designates. Finally, the Kissena Boulevard and Main Street intersection combines heavy pedestrian volume with turning buses — yield before you roll, signal 100 feet early, and keep the test duration (typically 10–15 minutes) calm rather than rushed.

## Related

- https://monamidriving.com/en/knowledge/monami-driving-local-test-route-hazards