Iowa Driver's License Test Parking and Stopping Rules

Question 1

How close to a fire hydrant are you prohibited from parking in Iowa?

Accepted Answer

15 feet

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

12 inches

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

20 feet

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Toward the curb

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

No parking at any time

Answer

A red curb indicates a no-stopping or no-parking zone at any time.

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