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
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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