Iowa Driver's License Test Parking and Stopping Rules 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How close to a fire hydrant are you prohibited from parking in Iowa?
- 10 feet
- 15 feet (Correct answer)
- 20 feet
- 25 feet
Correct answer: 15 feet
Iowa law prohibits parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant to ensure emergency access.
Question 2: When parallel parking, how close to the curb must your vehicle be?
- 6 inches
- 12 inches (Correct answer)
- 18 inches
- 24 inches
Correct answer: 12 inches
Vehicles must be parked within 12 inches of the curb when parallel parking in Iowa.
Question 3: How far from a marked crosswalk at an intersection must you not park?
- 10 feet
- 15 feet
- 20 feet (Correct answer)
- 30 feet
Correct answer: 20 feet
Iowa law prohibits parking within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection to maintain pedestrian visibility.
Question 4: When parking downhill next to a curb, which direction should you turn your front wheels?
- Away from the curb
- Toward the curb (Correct answer)
- Straight ahead
- Either direction is acceptable
Correct answer: Toward the curb
When parking downhill with a curb, turn wheels toward the curb so the vehicle rolls into the curb if the brakes fail.
Question 5: What does a red curb marking indicate?
- Loading zone only
- No parking at any time (Correct answer)
- 30-minute parking limit
- Handicap parking only
Correct answer: No parking at any time
A red curb indicates a no-stopping or no-parking zone at any time.
Question 6: How far from a stop sign must you not park in Iowa?
- 20 feet
- 25 feet
- 30 feet (Correct answer)
- 50 feet
Correct answer: 30 feet
Iowa law prohibits parking within 30 feet of a stop sign to prevent blocking drivers' views.
Question 7: Where should you position your wheels when parking uphill with a curb present?
- Toward the curb (right)
- Away from the curb (left) (Correct answer)
- Straight ahead
- Angled 45 degrees
Correct answer: Away from the curb (left)
When parking uphill with a curb, turn your wheels away from (to the left of) the curb so the vehicle rolls into the curb if brakes fail.
Iowa Driver's License Test Parking and Stopping Rules 1
How close to a fire hydrant are you prohibited from parking in Iowa?