Illinois Permit Practice Test: Parking Rules (2026)

Question 1 of 14

How close to the curb must you parallel park on a two-way street?

1. Within 3 feet
2. Touching it
3. Within 12 inches

Question 2 of 14

You park facing downhill next to a curb. How should you turn your wheels?

1. Toward the curb
2. Away from the curb
3. Straight

Question 3 of 14

Your car is pointed up a hill, parked against a curb. Which way do the front wheels go?

1. Toward the curb
2. Away from the curb
3. Straight

Question 4 of 14

You park on a hill with no curb. How should you turn your wheels?

1. Toward traffic
2. Straight
3. Toward the side of the road

Question 5 of 14

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

1. No closer than 15 feet
2. 5 feet
3. 50 feet

Question 6 of 14

How close to a crosswalk at an intersection may you park?

1. 5 feet
2. No closer than 20 feet
3. 50 feet

Question 7 of 14

How close to a stop sign may you park?

1. 10 feet
2. 100 feet
3. No closer than 30 feet

Question 8 of 14

How close to a railroad crossing may you park?

1. No closer than 50 feet from the nearest rail
2. 15 feet
3. 500 feet

Question 9 of 14

In an emergency outside a town, when may you stop on the roadway?

1. Anywhere
2. Only with a clear view of 200 feet each way and flashers on
3. Only on curves

Question 10 of 14

May you stop or park in a marked bike lane?

1. Yes, for five minutes
2. Yes, with hazards on
3. No

Question 11 of 14

What is double parking, and is it allowed?

1. Stopping on the roadway side of a parked vehicle; it is prohibited
2. Using two spaces; allowed
3. Parking on a hill; allowed

Question 12 of 14

May you park in the striped area next to a disability parking space if you have a placard?

1. Yes, with a placard
2. No; it is part of the reserved space
3. Yes, for 10 minutes

Question 13 of 14

Who may park in spaces with electric vehicle charging stations?

1. Anyone
2. Hybrids only
3. Only electric vehicles

Question 14 of 14

When parked on a highway at night, what is required?

1. Front and rear parking lights on (outside lit urban areas)
2. Nothing
3. High beams on