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Idaho ITD DMV permit practice test 4

25 questions written from the Idaho Driver's Handbook, covering turns and intersections, speed limits, right of way, following and passing, parking 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 1In a roundabout, which direction do you always turn to enter and exit?

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    C: Right. Roundabouts carry one-way traffic counter-clockwise, so you always enter and leave with a right turn. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Roundabouts (aka Rotary or Traffic Circle), page 62.

  2. Question 2Where designated, up to what speed may vehicles travel on Idaho rural interstates?

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    C: 80 mph. Where designated and weather permits, vehicles may travel up to 80 mph on rural interstates and 65 on urban interstates. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Freeway Driving, page 83.

  3. Question 3In a work zone, whom must you yield to?

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    D: All vehicles or pedestrians working on the highway construction project. In a work zone, give way to every worker and work vehicle on the construction project. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Yielding to Other Drivers, page 76.

  4. Question 4The vehicle you're passing begins to drift toward you. What should you do?

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    A: Use your horn. Sound your horn if the car you're passing starts to drift into your lane. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Passing, page 78.

  5. Question 5How close to a crosswalk may you park in Idaho?

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    A: No closer than 20 feet. Parking is not allowed within 20 feet of a crosswalk. Idaho Driver's Handbook: No-Parking Zones, page 81.

  6. Question 6When merging onto a freeway, who has the right-of-way?

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    C: Traffic already on the highway. Vehicles already on the freeway have the right-of-way; merging drivers must fit into gaps. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Entering a Freeway, page 84.

  7. Question 7You are in the left lane and a car in the right lane has stopped for a pedestrian. What should you do?

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    C: Don't pass; wait for the pedestrian to cross. Do not pass the other vehicle; wait for the pedestrian to cross and make sure it's safe. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Pedestrians, page 96.

  8. Question 8When overtaking another vehicle at night, dim your headlights within:

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    B: 200 feet. Dim 200 feet before overtaking another vehicle. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Other Laws You Need to Know, page 43.

  9. Question 9To avoid a crash, what are your two basic choices?

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    D: Change direction by steering or change speed by braking or accelerating. You can change direction by steering or change speed by braking or accelerating. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Avoiding Crashes, page 118.

  10. Question 10A licensed Idaho driver under 16 may drive outside daylight hours only if:

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    B: A licensed driver at least 21 is in the front seat beside them. Under 16, travel is daylight only unless a licensed driver at least 21 sits in the front seat beside you. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Restriction When Under 16, page 16.

  11. Question 11Which of these will sober you up?

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    C: Only time. Coffee, exercise, food, aspirin or deep breathing can't lower your BAC; only time sobers you up. Idaho Driver's Handbook: How Drinking Affects You, page 129.

  12. Question 12A vehicle horn must be audible from at least:

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    C: 200 feet. Idaho requires a horn that can be heard from 200 feet or more away; unreasonably loud or harsh horns are banned. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Required Equipment, page 39.

  13. Question 13What does a 'Road Closed to Thru Traffic' sign mean?

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    A: The work zone is open only to local traffic with a reason to stop within it. Only local residential or commercial traffic with a reason to stop in the work zone may enter; continuous trips through are prohibited. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Work Zone Signs, page 47.

  14. Question 14A solid yellow arrow means:

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    A: The turn signal is changing; stop if you safely can, or clear the intersection if already in it. The signal for the turn is changing; stop if you haven't entered and can stop safely, otherwise continue and clear the intersection. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Traffic Signals, page 55.

  15. Question 15Entering a roundabout, whom must you yield to?

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    C: Traffic on your left already in the roundabout, plus pedestrians and bicyclists. Give way to vehicles coming from your left that are already circulating, and yield to pedestrians and bicyclists as you enter and exit. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Roundabouts (aka Rotary or Traffic Circle), page 62.

  16. Question 16When passing on a two-lane road with a posted limit of 55 mph or more, how much may a passenger car exceed the limit while passing a slower vehicle?

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    C: Up to 15 mph. A passenger vehicle, motorcycle or pickup not towing may exceed the posted limit by up to 15 mph while passing a vehicle going below the limit (not in work zones). Idaho Driver's Handbook: Passing, page 77.

  17. Question 17What must you do for a funeral procession in Idaho?

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    D: Give it the right of way and don't drive between its vehicles. Always give funeral processions the right of way; don't drive between or join the vehicles unless authorized by police. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Funeral Processions, page 78.

  18. Question 18When another vehicle is passing you, you should:

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    B: Move to the right side of your lane and keep a steady speed or slow down. Help others pass: move right in your lane, don't speed up, and watch for trouble. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Passing, page 78.

  19. Question 19How close to railroad tracks may you park in Idaho?

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    A: No closer than 50 feet. Parking is not allowed within 50 feet of railroad tracks. Idaho Driver's Handbook: No-Parking Zones, page 81.

  20. Question 20Which freeway lanes should you normally use?

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    B: The far right or center lane; the left lane is for higher speeds and passing. Normally use the right or center lane; the left lane is meant for faster traffic and passing. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Changing Lanes, page 85.

  21. Question 21A pedestrian steps into the crosswalk just before your red light turns green. What must you do?

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    B: Wait for the pedestrian to cross. Even when your light turns green, let a pedestrian who has already entered the crosswalk finish crossing. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Pedestrians, page 96.

  22. Question 22Which times of day does the Idaho handbook call the most dangerous?

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    A: The gray hours of twilight and dawn. The handbook names twilight and dawn, the gray hours, as the most dangerous time of day. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Night Driving, page 109.

  23. Question 23Another car is about to hit you from the side or rear. What might help?

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    A: Accelerating may soften the impact or prevent the crash. If you're about to be struck from the side or rear, speeding up may lessen the impact or avoid the crash entirely. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Avoiding Crashes, page 118.

  24. Question 24How does Idaho define 'daylight' for drivers under 16?

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    B: 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. local time. Daylight is defined as 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. local time. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Restriction When Under 16, page 16.

  25. Question 25After about how many drinks does alcohol begin to impair reaction time, coordination and balance?

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    A: Two to four. Reaction time, coordination and balance start to suffer after two to four drinks. Idaho Driver's Handbook: How Drinking Affects You, page 129.

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