Practice curb colors, hills and where you can't park, with questions based on the Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95).
At least 500 feet each way
Make sure it can be seen at least 500 feet in both directions, and use your four-way flashers.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), Chapter 3, Parking: Parking
No, that person must be driving or on board
The law requires both the plate or placard and that the vehicle is driven by or carrying the disabled person.
Near a truck escape ramp
Escape ramps are only for large vehicles that are out of control, so never stop or park near them.
Stop even with the car ahead, two feet away
Start even with the vehicle ahead and two feet from it, then turn sharply right and back slowly.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), Chapter 3, Parking: Parallel Parking
No, that is not allowed
Parking on a limited access highway needs official traffic control devices that allow it.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), Chapter 3, Parking: Parking
No closer than 20 feet
Stay at least 20 feet back from a crosswalk at an intersection.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), Chapter 3, Parking: Parking
No more than 12 inches
Park as close to the curb as you can and no more than 12 inches from it.
Source: Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), Chapter 3, Parking: Parking
$50 to $200
The vehicle can also be towed and reclaimed only after the towing costs are paid.
No, that is not allowed
These spaces are only for vehicles with the proper permit or plate.
Source: California Driver's Handbook, Section 6, Navigating the Roads (continued); Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 5, Signals, Signs, and Markers, p. 30; Official Florida Driver License Handbook, Chapter 6, Traffic Controls (p. 48); New York State Driver's Manual, Chapter 7, Parallel Parking; Illinois Rules of the Road, Chapter 4, Traffic Laws; Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), Chapter 5, Laws and Related Issues: Parking Areas for Persons with Disabilities; Ohio Driver Manual, Digest of Motor Vehicle Laws, Ohio Revised Code 4511.69; North Carolina Driver Handbook, Chapter 4, Your Driving: Parking (p. 56); What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133), Chapter 4, Disability parking, p. 38; New Jersey Driver Manual, Chapter 4, Parking Regulations, p. 85; Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39), Section 3, Safe Driving: Parking (p. 22); Washington Driver Guide, Chapter 4, 4.18 Parking: Reserved disabled parking; Indiana Driver's Manual, Chapter 7, Illegal Parking Areas, p. 54; Missouri Driver Guide, Chapter 5, PDF p. 37; Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook 2026, Section 4.B Regulatory, p. 25; Minnesota Driver's Manual, Chapter 5, Handicapped Parking, p. 59; Alabama Driver Manual, Chapter 5, Signs, Signals and Road Markings, Regulatory Signs, PDF p. 45; Louisiana Class D & E Driver's Guide, Chapter 5, Safe Driving Habits, Parking and Parking Violations Concerning Accessibility, PDF pp. 75-76; Kentucky Driver Manual, Section Seven, Handicapped Parking, PDF p. 54; Colorado Driver Handbook (DR 2337), Traffic Signs, Disabled parking signs, printed p. 9 (PDF p. 12); Oregon Driver Manual 2026-2027, Parking & Stopping, Parking Spaces for Persons with Disabilities, p. 69 (PDF p. 77); Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 4, International Symbols for the Disabled, p. 20; Connecticut Driver's Manual, Chapter 4, Road Safety, No-Parking Zones, p. 37; Nevada Driver's Handbook, Chapter 3, International Symbol of Access, PDF p. 50; Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Vol. 1, Ed. 10, October 2026), Chapter 1, Arkansas Law, Governor's Commission on People with Disabilities, PDF p. 26; MDPS Driver's License Manual, Regulatory Signs, PDF p. 29; Kansas Driving Handbook, Section 6, No-Parking Zones, PDF p. 54; Section 2, Parking, PDF p. 19
Partly blocking a sidewalk
Your vehicle must not be on a sidewalk, partly block one, or stand in front of a driveway.
Source: California Driver's Handbook, Section 6, Navigating the Roads (continued); Texas Driver Handbook, Chapter 7, Parking, Stopping, or Standing, p. 42; Official Florida Driver License Handbook, s. 316.1945, Florida Statutes; New York State Driver's Manual, Chapter 7, Parallel Parking; Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95), Pennsylvania Vehicle Code (75 Pa.C.S.), Section 3353; Ohio Driver Manual, Digest of Motor Vehicle Laws, Ohio Revised Code 4511.68; Virginia Driver's Manual (DMV 39), Section 3, Safe Driving: Parking (p. 22); Washington Driver Guide, Chapter 4, 4.18 Parking: General parking rules; Massachusetts Driver's Manual, Chapter 4, p. 111; Wisconsin Statutes, ch. 346, Wis. Stat. § 346.52(1)(d); Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide, Section 2, Safe Driving Practices: Prohibited Parking (p. 31); Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, Section B, Chapter 4, Parking: No Parking Zones (p. 65); Minnesota Driver's Manual, Chapter 3, Parking, p. 35; South Carolina Code of Laws, Title 56, Chapter 5, § 56-5-2530(A)(1)(b) and (A)(2)(a); Colorado Driver Handbook (DR 2337), Parking, printed p. 13 (PDF p. 16); Oklahoma Driver Manual, Chapter 9, Unlawful Parking, p. 49; Connecticut Driver's Manual, Chapter 4, Road Safety, No-Parking Zones, p. 37; NRS 484B.450, NRS 484B.450(1)(a); handbook Chapter 3, No Parking Allowed, PDF p. 50; Iowa Code 2026, §321.358, §321.358(1); MDPS Driver's License Manual, Prohibited Parking, PDF p. 60; K.S.A. 8-1571, K.S.A. 8-1571(a)(1)(ii)
We wrote these practice questions from the facts in the Pennsylvania Driver's Manual (PUB 95) (PUB 95 (4-21) PDF, plus the undated online manual on pa.gov, read 2026-11-06 edition) and from official sources on road signs. Every answer links to its source, so you can check it and read more.
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