Indiana Permit Test: Parking Practice Questions

Correct answer: No closer than 15 feet

Parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, or in a fire lane, is prohibited.

Source: Chapter 7: Safe Vehicle Operation – Parking and Reversing (Illegal Parking Areas)

Correct answer: Next to a yellow curb

Parking next to a yellow curb is prohibited, as is parking on crosswalks, sidewalks, in front of driveways, on bridges, and in intersections.

Source: Chapter 7: Safe Vehicle Operation – Parking and Reversing (Illegal Parking Areas)

Correct answer: No, parking beside another parked vehicle is prohibited

Parking beside another parked vehicle is on Indiana's list of prohibited parking areas.

Source: Chapter 7: Safe Vehicle Operation – Parking and Reversing (Illegal Parking Areas)

Correct answer: No, it is never allowed, even with a placard

The striped area lets wheelchair users transfer or deploy a ramp. Parking there is prohibited at all times, even with a valid placard.

Source: Chapter 7: Safe Vehicle Operation – Parking and Reversing (Illegal Parking Areas)

Correct answer: Toward the curb

When parking facing downhill, turn your wheels toward the curb so the car would roll into it.

Source: Chapter 7: Safe Vehicle Operation – Parking and Reversing (Parallel Parking)

Correct answer: Away from the curb

When parking facing uphill with a curb, turn your wheels away from the curb.

Source: Chapter 7: Safe Vehicle Operation – Parking and Reversing (Parallel Parking)

Correct answer: Away from the street

If there is no curb, turn your vehicle's wheels away from the street so the car would roll off the road rather than into traffic.

Source: Chapter 7: Safe Vehicle Operation – Parking and Reversing (Parallel Parking)

Correct answer: About 2 feet

Pull up parallel to the car in front of the space, keep at least two feet from it, and line up your rear bumper with its rear bumper.

Source: Chapter 7: Safe Vehicle Operation – Parking and Reversing (Parallel Parking)

Correct answer: Signal, and look in both directions

Use your turn signal when entering traffic from a parking space and check carefully for cars and pedestrians.

Source: Chapter 7: Safe Vehicle Operation – Parking and Reversing (Parallel Parking)

Correct answer: Turn your body to the right and look through the rear window

To reverse, turn your body to the right to look through the back window. Never use only the rearview mirror; go slowly and watch in all directions.

Source: Chapter 7: Safe Vehicle Operation – Parking and Reversing (Reversing)

Correct answer: No, never back into an intersection to turn around

The manual says never to back into an intersection in order to turn around.

Source: Chapter 7: Safe Vehicle Operation – Parking and Reversing (Reversing)

Correct answer: Check for bicyclists first

After parking and before opening your door, check for bicyclists so you do not door a passing rider.

Source: Chapter 7: Safe Vehicle Operation – Sharing the Road with Other Vehicles (Bicycles)

Correct answer: No, do not drive or park in bicycle lanes

Do not drive or park in bicycle paths or lanes, or place your vehicle where it may block bicycle traffic.

Source: Chapter 7: Safe Vehicle Operation – Sharing the Road with Other Vehicles (Bicycles)

Correct answer: The provider's date or one year after issue, whichever is first

A temporary placard expires on the date indicated by the health care provider or one year after issuance, whichever occurs first. Permanent placards are free and do not expire unless the disability is no longer certified as permanent.

Source: Chapter 3: Indicators, Watercraft, and Parking Placards – Parking Placards

Correct answer: Turned sharply to the right, with the emergency brake set

Park with the front wheels turned sharply to the right and the emergency brake on, remove the keys, lock the doors, and never leave the engine running unattended.

Source: Chapter 8: Accidents and Emergency Situations – Avoiding Vehicle Theft