Idaho permit test: parking & stopping
Where you may not park, distances from hydrants and crossings, curbs and hills. 7 questions.
When parallel parking on an Idaho street, how close to the curb must your wheels be?
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Sample parking & stopping questions
When parallel parking on an Idaho street, how close to the curb must your wheels be?
- A Within 6 inches
- B Within 12 inches
- C Within 24 inches
- D Within 18 inches
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D. Within 18 inches
Idaho requires you to park parallel to and within 18 inches of the curb or road edge, facing the same direction as traffic on your side. Parking farther out can block traffic.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook, page 80
In Idaho, how close to a fire hydrant may you park?
- A No closer than 10 feet
- B No closer than 15 feet
- C No closer than 20 feet
- D No closer than 30 feet
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B. No closer than 15 feet
Parking is not allowed within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. Firefighters need clear access to connect hoses quickly.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook, page 81
In Idaho, how close to a crosswalk may you park?
- A No closer than 20 feet
- B No closer than 15 feet
- C No closer than 30 feet
- D No closer than 50 feet
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A. No closer than 20 feet
Idaho bans parking within 20 feet of a crosswalk. A parked car too close to a crosswalk hides pedestrians from approaching drivers.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook, page 81
In Idaho, how close may you park to a stop sign, yield sign or traffic signal?
- 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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C. No closer than 30 feet
You may not park within 30 feet of a stop sign, yield sign or traffic signal. Parked vehicles there would hide the sign or signal from approaching drivers.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook, page 81