Idaho ITD DMV permit practice test
25 questions written from the Idaho Driver's Handbook, covering licensing laws and penalties, alcohol and drugs, safe and defensive driving, road signs, signals and pavement markings and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why. The real Idaho ITD DMV test has 40 questions and you need 34 right.
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Question 1Within how many days of moving to Idaho must you apply for an Idaho driver's license?
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B: 30 days. Idaho gives new residents 30 days after they begin living in the state to get an Idaho license, even if their old license hasn't expired. Idaho Driver's Handbook: New Residents, page 4.
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Question 2Within how many days can you request an administrative hearing after receiving an Idaho ALS notice of suspension?
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B: 7 days. The ALS notice gives you seven days from the date printed on it to ask for an administrative hearing. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Administrative License Suspension, page 125.
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Question 3Are annual vehicle safety inspections required in Idaho?
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A: No, but officers can cite you for unsafe vehicles or missing equipment. There is no yearly safety inspection in Idaho, but an officer who finds an unsafe vehicle or missing equipment can still ticket you. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Operating a Vehicle Without the Owner's Consent, page 38.
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Question 4In Idaho, regulatory signs are generally what colors?
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B: Black and white (some red and white). Most regulatory signs use black and white; a few, such as STOP and YIELD, use red and white. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Traffic Signs, page 44.
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Question 5On a vertical traffic light, where is the red light?
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D: Top. Vertical lights have red at the top, yellow in the middle and green at the bottom. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Traffic Signals, page 55.
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Question 6When required to stop at a railroad crossing in Idaho, how far from the nearest rail should you stop?
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A: Within 50 feet but no less than 15 feet. When you have to stop for a crossing, stop no farther than 50 feet and no closer than 15 feet from the nearest rail. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Railroad Crossings, page 60.
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Question 7What is Idaho's 'basic rule' for speed?
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C: Drive at a speed that is reasonable and prudent at all times. Idaho's basic rule requires a reasonable and prudent speed at all times, considering traffic, road surface, visibility and other conditions. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Speed Limits, page 68.
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Question 8At a four-way stop, two vehicles arrive at the same time. Who must yield?
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D: The vehicle on the left. The first car to arrive goes first. When two arrive together, the driver on the left lets the driver on the right go. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Yielding to Other Drivers, page 75.
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Question 9Before returning to your lane after passing in Idaho, when should you signal and move back?
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D: When you can see the vehicle you passed in your rear-view mirror. Signal, and don't move back until the vehicle you passed shows up in your rear-view mirror. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Passing, page 76.
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Question 10How close to the curb must you park on an Idaho public road?
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A: Within 18 inches. Park parallel to the curb or road edge, no more than 18 inches away, facing the same way as traffic on that side. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Parking, page 80.
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Question 11Where is backing always prohibited in Idaho?
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A: On freeways, expressways and other controlled-access highways, including the shoulder. Never back up on a freeway, expressway or other controlled-access highway, and that includes the shoulder. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Backing, page 82.
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Question 12When an emergency vehicle with siren or red/blue lights approaches, what must you do?
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B: Pull to the nearest right curb or edge and stop until it passes. Immediately pull to the nearest curb or edge on the right and stop until it has passed. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Emergency Vehicles, page 95.
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Question 13When a large animal like a moose, elk or deer is near the road, what should you do?
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A: Slow down and proceed with caution; expect others nearby. Slow down and drive carefully; moose, elk and deer travel in herds, so more are likely close by. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Wildlife Areas, page 107.
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Question 14When a skid starts, what should you do?
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D: Take your foot off the gas and steer in the direction of the skid. Don't hit the brake; take your foot off the gas and steer in the direction of the skid. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Skidding, page 116.
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Question 15At what age can you first be licensed to drive in Idaho?
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B: 15. You can be licensed in Idaho at 15, but if you're under 17 you must complete approved driver training and the GDL program. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Introduction, page 3.
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Question 16In Idaho, a driver under 21 is considered under the influence at what BAC?
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B: .02 or more. You are considered DUI at .02 or more if under 21, .04 or more in a commercial vehicle, and .08 or more if 21 or older. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Driving Under the Influence, page 131.
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Question 17Idaho requires every vehicle to have two brake systems. Within what distance must the foot brake stop a car going 20 mph on dry pavement?
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B: 25 feet. Foot brakes must stop a vehicle traveling 20 mph on dry pavement within 25 feet; the parking brake within 55 feet. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Required Equipment, page 38.
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Question 18At a stop sign with no stop line or crosswalk, where must you stop?
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A: At the point nearest the intersecting highway where you can see approaching traffic. With no stop line or crosswalk, stop as close to the cross road as you can while still having a view of traffic coming along it. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Traffic Signs, page 44.
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Question 19What does a flashing yellow arrow mean?
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D: Turns are allowed after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians in crosswalks. With a flashing yellow arrow you may turn, but only after giving way to oncoming vehicles and to pedestrians in the crosswalk. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Traffic Signals, page 56.
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Question 20How many times greater is the chance of death or serious injury in a train-vehicle collision than in other highway crashes?
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C: 40 times. A collision with a train is 40 times more likely to kill or seriously injure someone than other highway crashes. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Railroad Crossings, page 60.
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Question 21Can driving too slowly violate Idaho's basic rule?
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B: Yes, if you impede the safe flow of traffic. Driving too slowly for conditions and impeding the safe flow of traffic, even under the posted limit, violates the basic rule. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Speed Limits, page 68.
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Question 22At an uncontrolled T intersection where you must turn right or left, you must:
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A: Stop and/or yield to drivers approaching from the other two directions. At an unmarked T intersection, stop and/or yield to drivers coming from the other two directions. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Yielding to Other Drivers, page 75.
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Question 23Passing is prohibited within how many feet of an intersection or railroad crossing (unless traffic-control devices indicate otherwise)?
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B: 100 feet. Passing is prohibited within 100 feet of an intersection or railroad crossing. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Passing, page 76.
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Question 24Parking facing downhill, how should you turn your front wheels?
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C: Sharply toward and against the curb or edge of the road. Facing downhill, turn the front wheels sharply into the curb (or toward the road edge) so the car can't roll into traffic. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Parking on a Hill or Incline, page 81.
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Question 25When backing up, how should you look?
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A: Put your right arm on the passenger seat back and look over your shoulder through the rear window. Put your right arm on the passenger seat back and turn to look out the rear window; don't depend on your mirrors. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Backing, page 82.
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