Arkansas permit test: parking
Accessible parking, parking on hills with and without a curb, where you may not park and restricted zones. 11 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.
Rules to remember10 key parking rulesShow the rules
- The person the certificate belongs to must be in the vehicle when it parks in an accessible space. (p. 26, Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 - Edition 10 (VOLUME 1 - EDITION 10, October 2026) (opens the handbook))
- The handbook says to always set the parking brake, and to leave the car in park (automatic) or in gear (manual). (p. 53, Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 - Edition 10 (VOLUME 1 - EDITION 10, October 2026) (opens the handbook))
- When parallel parking, park 18 inches or less from the curb. (p. 53, Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 - Edition 10 (VOLUME 1 - EDITION 10, October 2026) (opens the handbook))
- Check traffic before opening your door. (p. 53, Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 - Edition 10 (VOLUME 1 - EDITION 10, October 2026) (opens the handbook))
- Do not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. (p. 54, Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 - Edition 10 (VOLUME 1 - EDITION 10, October 2026) (opens the handbook))
- A red curb marks a fire zone. (p. 54, Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 - Edition 10 (VOLUME 1 - EDITION 10, October 2026) (opens the handbook))
- Do not park within 30 feet of a traffic signal, stop sign or yield sign. (p. 54, Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 - Edition 10 (VOLUME 1 - EDITION 10, October 2026) (opens the handbook))
- Do not park within 50 feet of a railroad crossing. (p. 54, Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 - Edition 10 (VOLUME 1 - EDITION 10, October 2026) (opens the handbook))
- You may not park on a bridge, double park, or block a lowered curb. (p. 54, Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 - Edition 10 (VOLUME 1 - EDITION 10, October 2026) (opens the handbook))
- Do not park within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection. (p. 54, Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 - Edition 10 (VOLUME 1 - EDITION 10, October 2026) (opens the handbook))
Taken from the explanations to checked practice questions; page numbers link to the official handbook.
Sample parking questions
1.A person uses a family member's disability parking certificate while that family member is not in the car. What is this in Arkansas?
- AA warning only on the first offense
- BLegal, if the car is registered to the family
- CAllowed for short stops
- DFraud, a Class A misdemeanor
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✓ D. Fraud, a Class A misdemeanor
Using another person's special certificate is fraud and can be a Class A misdemeanor. The person with the disability must be in the vehicle.
2.How close to a fire hydrant may you park?
- ANo closer than 10 feet
- BNo closer than 30 feet
- CNo closer than 15 feet
- DNo closer than 20 feet
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✓ C. No closer than 15 feet
Do not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
3.You want to park near a corner that has a stop sign. How far from the stop sign must you be?
- AAt least 50 feet
- BAt least 30 feet
- CAt least 20 feet
- DAt least 15 feet
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✓ B. At least 30 feet
Do not park within 30 feet of a traffic signal, stop sign or yield sign.
4.What does a red curb mean in Arkansas?
- AParking for buses
- BA fire zone
- CA loading zone
- DShort-term parking
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✓ B. A fire zone
A red curb marks a fire zone. A yellow curb marks a loading zone or other restriction.