Florida Permit Practice Test: Parking Rules (2026)

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From the official handbook, rev. 08/2023, Sections 3, 7 · Checked Oct 2026 · Not affiliated with the FLHSMV. Official Florida Driver License Handbook

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  1. Question 1 of 12

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

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    Answer: Within 12 inches

    Park parallel to the curb, facing the direction of traffic, with your right wheels within 12 inches of the curb.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 65

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  2. Question 2 of 12

    Before leaving your parked car, Florida law requires you to:

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    Answer: Take the keys out

    Florida law requires you to take the keys out of your vehicle before leaving it.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 65

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  3. Question 3 of 12

    On a two-way street, which side of the road must you park on?

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    Answer: The right side

    Park on the right side of the road unless it is a one-way street.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 65

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  4. Question 4 of 12

    You park facing uphill next to a curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels?

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    Answer: Away from the curb

    Uphill with a curb, turn the wheels away from the curb so the car rolls back into it.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 66

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  5. Question 5 of 12

    You park facing downhill. Which way do you turn your front wheels?

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    Answer: Toward the curb

    Downhill, turn the wheels toward the curb so the car rolls into it, not into traffic.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 66

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  6. Question 6 of 12

    You park facing uphill on a road with no curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels?

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    Answer: To the right

    Uphill without a curb, turn the wheels to the right, away from traffic.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 66

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  7. Question 7 of 12

    You may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant?

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    Answer: 15 feet

    Parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant is against the law.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 66

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  8. Question 8 of 12

    You may not park within how many feet of an intersection?

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    Answer: 20 feet

    Parking within 20 feet of an intersection is against the law.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 66

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  9. Question 9 of 12

    You may not park within how many feet of a stop sign or traffic signal?

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    Answer: 30 feet

    Parking within 30 feet of a flashing signal, stop sign or traffic signal is against the law.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 66

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  10. Question 10 of 12

    You may not park within how many feet of a railroad crossing?

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    Answer: 50 feet

    Parking within 50 feet of a railroad crossing is against the law.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 66

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  11. Question 11 of 12

    Where is parking always against the law?

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    Answer: On a crosswalk, sidewalk, bike lane, bridge or in an intersection

    You may never park on crosswalks, sidewalks, bike lanes, bridges or in intersections, among other places.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 66

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  12. Question 12 of 12

    May you park in a disabled space using a relative's disabled parking permit when they are not with you?

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    Answer: No. The car must be carrying the person with the disability who owns the permit

    Disabled spaces require the permit and the vehicle must be carrying the person with the disability; misuse is a misdemeanor.

    Handbook: Section 3, p. 25

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