Idaho permit test: parking and backing
Parking, parking on a hill, no-parking zones, handicapped parking and backing. 13 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.
Rules to remember8 key parking and backing rulesShow the rules
- Park parallel to and within 18 inches of the curb or road edge, facing the same direction as traffic on your side. (p. 80)
- Parking is not allowed within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. (p. 81)
- Parking on the street side of any parked vehicle is called double parking, and it is not allowed. (p. 81)
- When parked uphill with no curb, turn the wheels sharply toward the edge of the road so a rolling car leaves the roadway. (p. 81)
- Facing downhill, turn your front wheels sharply toward and against the curb so the car rolls into the curb, not traffic. (p. 81)
- Before backing, check behind the vehicle. (p. 82)
- Backing is always prohibited on freeways and other controlled-access highways, including the shoulder. (p. 82)
- A vehicle showing the handicapped symbol may park in reserved spaces without paying and for unlimited time. (p. 82)
Taken from the explanations to checked practice questions; page numbers link to the official handbook.
Sample parking and backing questions
1.You need to back out of a driveway. What is the best way to see behind you?
- AUse only your side mirrors
- BOpen your door and lean out
- CTurn and look through the rear window
- DUse only your inside mirror
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✓ C. Turn and look through the rear window
Before backing, check behind the vehicle. Then turn, look over your shoulder through the rear window, back slowly and keep looking until you stop.
2.You park facing downhill next to a curb. Which way should you turn your front wheels?
- AHalfway toward the street
- BSharply toward the curb
- CSharply away from the curb
- DStraight ahead
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✓ B. Sharply toward the curb
Facing downhill, turn your front wheels sharply toward and against the curb so the car rolls into the curb, not traffic.
3.When you park parallel on a public street, how close to the curb must your wheels be?
- AWithin 12 inches
- BWithin 18 inches
- CWithin 24 inches
- DWithin 36 inches
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✓ B. Within 18 inches
Park parallel to and within 18 inches of the curb or road edge, facing the same direction as traffic on your side.
4.You park facing uphill next to a curb. Which way should you turn your front wheels?
- AToward the road's center line
- BSharply toward the curb
- CSharply away from the curb
- DStraight ahead
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✓ C. Sharply away from the curb
Facing uphill with a curb, turn your wheels sharply away from it so the tire rests against the curb if the car rolls back.