Iowa permit test: parking & stopping
Where you may not park, distances from hydrants and crossings, curbs and hills. 6 questions.
Iowa law says you may not park closer than how many feet to a fire hydrant?
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Sample parking & stopping questions
Iowa law says you may not park closer than how many feet to a fire hydrant?
- A 10 feet
- B 5 feet
- C 15 feet
- D 20 feet
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B. 5 feet
In Iowa, do not park closer than five feet to a fire hydrant or in a marked hydrant red zone. Firefighters need clear access to hook up hoses quickly.
How close to a stop sign may you park in Iowa?
- A No closer than 10 feet
- B No closer than 5 feet
- C No closer than 20 feet
- D No closer than 30 feet
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A. No closer than 10 feet
Iowa forbids parking closer than 10 feet from a stop sign. A parked car too close to the sign can hide it from approaching drivers.
How far must you park from the entrance of a fire station in Iowa?
- A At least 10 feet
- B At least 50 feet
- C At least 20 feet
- D At least 5 feet
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C. At least 20 feet
Do not park closer than 20 feet from a fire station entrance. Fire trucks need room to swing out quickly on a call.
What is the minimum parking distance from a railroad crossing in Iowa?
- A 15 feet
- B 20 feet
- C 50 feet
- D 100 feet
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C. 50 feet
Iowa forbids parking closer than 50 feet from a railroad crossing. A parked car near the tracks can block drivers' view of trains.