Florida permit test: parking & stopping

Where you may not park, distances from hydrants and crossings, curbs and hills. 6 questions.

Question 1 of 6
Parking & stoppingFlorida rule

How close to a fire hydrant may you park in Florida?

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Sample parking & stopping questions

  1. How close to a fire hydrant may you park in Florida?

    • A No closer than 10 feet
    • B No closer than 20 feet
    • C No closer than 15 feet
    • D No closer than 30 feet
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    C. No closer than 15 feet

    You may not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. Firefighters need room to reach and connect to it quickly.

    Source: The Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Florida Class E Driver License Handbook), page 74

  2. How close to an intersection may you park in Florida?

    • A No closer than 15 feet
    • B No closer than 20 feet
    • C No closer than 30 feet
    • D No closer than 50 feet
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    B. No closer than 20 feet

    Do not park within 20 feet of an intersection. Cars parked too close block the view of drivers and pedestrians at the corner.

    Source: The Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Florida Class E Driver License Handbook), page 74

  3. How close to a railroad crossing may you park in Florida?

    • A No closer than 15 feet
    • B No closer than 20 feet
    • C No closer than 50 feet
    • D No closer than 30 feet
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    C. No closer than 50 feet

    Do not park within 50 feet of a railroad crossing. Parked cars can block the view of approaching trains and the crossing signals.

    Source: The Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Florida Class E Driver License Handbook), page 74

  4. When parallel parking, how close to the curb must your right wheels be?

    • A Within 6 inches
    • B Within 12 inches
    • C Within 18 inches
    • D Within 24 inches
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    B. Within 12 inches

    Park parallel to the curb in the direction of traffic, with your right-hand wheels within 12 inches of the curb. Parking close keeps your car out of the travel lane.

    Source: The Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Florida Class E Driver License Handbook), page 73