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Idaho ITD DMV permit practice test 3

25 questions written from the Idaho Driver's Handbook, covering following and passing, parking, lanes, highways and freeways, sharing the road, hazards, weather and night driving 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.

25 questions
  1. Question 1You must complete a pass before coming within how many feet of oncoming traffic in Idaho?

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    B: 200 feet. Your pass must be finished before you get within 200 feet of an oncoming vehicle. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Passing, page 78.

  2. Question 2How close to a fire hydrant may you park in Idaho?

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    D: No closer than 15 feet. Parking is not allowed within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. Idaho Driver's Handbook: No-Parking Zones, page 81.

  3. Question 3You entered the wrong freeway ramp by mistake. What should you do?

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    A: Continue and wait until the next exit. Never back up or turn around through the median; median crossovers are for maintenance/emergency vehicles only. Wait until the next exit. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Entering a Freeway, page 84.

  4. Question 4When are you NOT required to stop for a stopped school bus in Idaho?

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    B: When traveling the opposite direction on a highway with four or more lanes (two each way). You don't have to stop if traveling the opposite direction on a highway with four or more lanes, two in each direction. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Stopping, page 70.

  5. Question 5When are headlights required in Idaho?

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    A: From sunset to sunrise and when visibility is reduced below 500 feet. Turn on headlights between sunset and sunrise or when visibility is reduced below 500 feet. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Night Driving, page 109.

  6. Question 6To stop quickly without ABS, what should you do if the wheels lock?

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    A: Quickly let up on the brake, then press again as it stops skidding. If the brakes lock, quickly let up on the pedal, then press again; repeat as needed. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Stopping Quickly, page 117.

  7. Question 7Who may use a Class D Instruction Permit, and with whom?

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    D: Applicants 17 or older, with a licensed adult 18 or older. Class D Instruction Permits let applicants 17 or older practice for one year with a licensed adult (18+). Idaho Driver's Handbook: Class D Instruction Permits, page 16.

  8. Question 8At a BAC slightly above .05, how does the risk of causing a crash change?

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    B: It doubles. At slightly above .05 the crash risk doubles; at .10 it's six times; at .15 it's 25 times. Idaho Driver's Handbook: How Much is Too Much, page 128.

  9. Question 9Taillights on most vehicles must be visible from how far to the rear?

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    D: 500 feet. Most motor vehicles must have two red taillights visible from 500 feet to the rear. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Required Equipment, page 39.

  10. Question 10What colors are warning signs in a work zone?

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    B: Orange and black. In work zones, warning signs are orange with black symbols or lettering. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Work Zone Signs, page 46.

  11. Question 11In Idaho, a traffic signal is not working. How should you treat the intersection?

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    B: As a four-way stop. If a signal is dark or not working, handle the intersection the same way you would a four-way stop. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Traffic Signals, page 56.

  12. Question 12Why shouldn't you shift gears while driving across railroad tracks?

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    C: It may cause your vehicle to stall on the tracks. Never shift gears while driving through a crossing; it may cause you to stall on the tracks. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Railroad Crossings, page 61.

  13. Question 13What is the maximum speed in any residential, business or urban district in Idaho unless posted?

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    C: 35 mph. Unless a different limit is posted, 35 mph is the top speed in residential, business and urban districts. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Speed Limits, page 68.

  14. Question 14When must pedestrians yield to motor vehicles?

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    C: When crossing where there is no crosswalk or intersection, or when a signal directs them. Pedestrians must yield when crossing where there's no crosswalk or intersection or when directed by a signal. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Pedestrians & Right-of-Way, page 75.

  15. Question 15When may you pass on the right in Idaho?

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    C: When the vehicle you're overtaking on a two-lane road is signaling a left turn, or on a one-way/multi-lane road with two or more lanes your way. Passing on the right is allowed only in those two situations and never by driving off the roadway. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Passing, page 77.

  16. Question 16How close to a stop sign, yield sign or traffic signal may you park in Idaho?

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    D: No closer than 30 feet. Keep at least 30 feet away from a stop sign, yield sign or traffic signal when you park. Idaho Driver's Handbook: No-Parking Zones, page 81.

  17. Question 17Who may use freeway median crossovers?

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    C: Highway maintenance and emergency vehicles only. Only highway maintenance and emergency vehicles may use freeway median crossovers; it is illegal for anyone else. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Entering a Freeway, page 84.

  18. Question 18Is passing allowed when a school bus is stopped to load or unload passengers?

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    B: No. You may not pass while a school bus is stopped to pick up or drop off passengers. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Passing, page 77.

  19. Question 19Within what distance must you dim your headlights before meeting an oncoming vehicle in Idaho?

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    C: 500 feet. Switch to low beams within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle, and within 200 feet of a vehicle you're coming up behind. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Other Laws You Need to Know, page 43.

  20. Question 20Your car breaks down and you have flares. Where should you place them?

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    C: 200 to 300 feet behind your car. Put flares 200 to 300 feet behind your car to warn approaching drivers. Idaho Driver's Handbook: If You Have Car Trouble, page 117.

  21. Question 21How long is an Idaho Class D Instruction Permit valid?

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    D: One year. The Class D Instruction Permit allows practice for one year. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Class D Instruction Permits, page 16.

  22. Question 22Which contains about the same amount of alcohol as 12 ounces of beer?

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    B: 5 ounces of table wine or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof liquor. A 1.5-ounce jigger of 80-proof liquor, five ounces of wine, or 12 ounces of beer each contain about the same alcohol. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Is Beer Safer Than Hard Liquor, page 129.

  23. Question 23How much tread should each tire have in Idaho?

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    B: At least 2/32 inch. Each tire should have at least 2/32 inch of tread. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Required Equipment, page 39.

  24. Question 24A 'Lane Shift' work zone sign means:

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    D: All lanes will shift; stay in your lane as it shifts. The lanes ahead bend over to a new position; keep within your own lane as it moves sideways. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Work Zone Signs, page 46.

  25. Question 25What does a steady red arrow mean in Idaho?

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    C: No turn in the direction of the arrow until a green or yellow indication allows it. While the steady red arrow is displayed, no turn is permitted in that direction until a green or yellow indication allows movement. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Traffic Signals, page 55.

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