Iowa permit test: parking
Parking rules and parking for persons with disabilities. 8 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.
Rules to remember7 key parking rulesShow the rules
- Iowa bans parking on any bridge outside city limits and in highway tunnels. (p. 21)
- Do not park closer than 50 feet from a railroad crossing. (p. 21)
- Iowa lists crosswalks among the places where you may never park. (p. 21)
- Check traffic before you open the door, and get out on the curb side if necessary. (p. 21)
- If there is a curb, park within 18 inches of it or closer. (p. 21)
- Do not park closer than 5 feet from a fire hydrant or in a marked hydrant red zone. (p. 21)
- A space marked for persons with disabilities is only for vehicles showing a Persons with Disabilities Parking Permit. (p. 21)
Taken from the explanations to checked practice questions; page numbers link to the official handbook.
Sample parking questions
1.May you park on a highway bridge outside city limits in Iowa?
- AOnly on the right side
- BYes, if your hazards are on
- CNo, it is not allowed
- DYes, for up to 1 hour
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✓ C. No, it is not allowed
Iowa bans parking on any bridge outside city limits and in highway tunnels.
Source: Iowa Driver's License Manual (Complete Book) (back cover 'M M1170 07/23/2026'), page 21
2.You have parked on a busy street. What should you do before opening your door?
- ATurn your wheels away from the curb
- BHonk to warn passing cars
- COpen it quickly to get out fast
- DCheck traffic before opening it
Show the answer
✓ D. Check traffic before opening it
Check traffic before you open the door, and get out on the curb side if necessary.
Source: Iowa Driver's License Manual (Complete Book) (back cover 'M M1170 07/23/2026'), page 21
3.How close to a fire hydrant may you park in Iowa?
- ANo closer than 10 feet
- BNo closer than 15 feet
- CNo closer than 3 feet
- DNo closer than 5 feet
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✓ D. No closer than 5 feet
Do not park closer than 5 feet from a fire hydrant or in a marked hydrant red zone.
Source: Iowa Driver's License Manual (Complete Book) (back cover 'M M1170 07/23/2026'), page 21
4.How far from a railroad crossing must you park?
- AAt least 50 feet
- BAt least 100 feet
- CAt least 10 feet
- DAt least 20 feet
Show the answer
✓ A. At least 50 feet
Do not park closer than 50 feet from a railroad crossing.
Source: Iowa Driver's License Manual (Complete Book) (back cover 'M M1170 07/23/2026'), page 21