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Idaho ITD DMV permit practice test 7

25 questions written from the Idaho Driver's Handbook, covering safe and defensive driving, road signs, signals and pavement markings, turns and intersections, following and passing 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 1Who must wear safety belts in Idaho?

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    B: All occupants, when the vehicle is factory-equipped with belts. Every occupant must buckle up in Idaho whenever the vehicle came from the factory with seat belts or shoulder straps. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Seat Belts & Shoulder Straps, page 41.

  2. Question 2An 'Added Lane' sign warns that:

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    B: Two highways are converging; watch for traffic in the left lane moving right. Two highways are converging; watch for traffic moving into the right lane, and check before moving left. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Warning Signs, page 50.

  3. Question 3With one solid yellow line and one dashed yellow line, who may pass?

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    D: Only vehicles in the lane next to the dashed line. Drivers on the side with the broken line may cross to pass; drivers on the side with the solid line may not. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Pavement Markings, page 58.

  4. Question 4How long must you signal before turning or changing lanes on freeways or highways?

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    C: 5 seconds. On freeways or highways, signals must start at least five seconds before you turn or change lanes. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Turns, page 72.

  5. Question 5How far should you stay behind a snowplow truck?

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    A: Two car lengths for every 10 mph you drive. Stay back two car lengths for each 10 mph of speed behind a snowplow; the sand it spreads can also damage your car. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Snow Removal Equipment, page 110.

  6. Question 6Dial what number in Idaho for road closures, roadwork and weather-related road conditions?

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    C: 511. Idaho's 511 phone line and the 511.idaho.gov website report road closures, roadwork, incidents and weather-related conditions. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Idaho's 511 Traveler Services, page 107.

  7. Question 7What is a 'right hook' crash?

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    A: A driver turning right across the path of a bicyclist going straight. A right hook happens when a driver tries to beat a bicyclist to a right turn; stay behind the bicyclist until it passes your turn. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Bicyclists, page 99.

  8. Question 8When are roads most dangerous in rain?

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    D: At the start of a light rain, when oil and water form a greasy film. The first minutes of a light rain are the slickest, because water mixes with oil on the road to form a greasy film. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Rain & Hydroplaning, page 111.

  9. Question 9A tire blows out. What should you do?

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    C: Hold the wheel tightly, keep straight, ease off the gas, and brake gently only once in control. Instead of stomping on the brakes, hold the wheel, keep straight, ease off the gas, then brake gently when under control. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Tire Blowouts, page 120.

  10. Question 10How many hours of supervised driving does Idaho's GDL program require?

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    C: 50 hours, 10 at night. You must accumulate at least 50 hours of supervised driving, ten of them at night. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Graduated Driver's License (GDL) Program, page 19.

  11. Question 11How long is the license suspension for a first refusal of an evidentiary test in Idaho (if upheld)?

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    B: One year with absolutely no driving privileges. A first refusal results in a one-year suspension with absolutely no driving privileges; a second within 10 years, two years. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Test Refusal for Alcohol, Drugs, or Other Intoxicating Substances, page 126.

  12. Question 12According to NHTSA studies cited in the handbook, how effective are safety belts at preventing fatalities?

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    C: 60-70%. When worn, safety belts reduce serious injury by 50% and are 60-70% effective in preventing fatalities. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Seat Belts & Shoulder Straps, page 42.

  13. Question 13A 'Two-Way Traffic' warning sign means:

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    B: A change from a multi-lane divided highway to a two-lane, two-way section. It warns that the divided, multi-lane highway is ending and you are entering a two-lane road with traffic in both directions. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Warning Signs, page 50.

  14. Question 14When may you cross double solid yellow lines in Idaho?

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    A: Only when turning, such as left into or out of a driveway or business entrance. Neither direction may cross double solid yellow lines except when turning (if safe); no passing is allowed. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Pavement Markings, page 58.

  15. Question 15If you plan to turn just beyond an intersection, when should you signal?

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    D: Just after you pass through the intersection. If your turn is just past an intersection, wait until you've cleared the intersection to signal, so others don't think you're turning at it. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Turns, page 72.

  16. Question 16Passing a snowplow is necessary. What should you avoid?

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    D: Passing on the side where the plow is spraying snow. Never pass on the side where the plow is throwing snow; the force can push your car out of control. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Snow Removal Equipment, page 110.

  17. Question 17When driving in the mountains, how should you control your speed going down long hills?

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    B: Use a lower gear. Use a lower gear to control speed down long hills; never coast in neutral or with the clutch disengaged. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Mountain Driving, page 107.

  18. Question 18When stopped and about to turn right, which way should you look?

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    D: Left, right and to the rear, checking the right first. Look left, right and behind, checking right first, because a bicyclist could be coming up on your right side. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Bicyclists, page 99.

  19. Question 19At about what speed may tires lose all contact with a wet road?

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    C: 55 mph. Up to 35 mph most tires grip a wet road; at 55 mph tires may lose all contact and hydroplane. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Rain & Hydroplaning, page 111.

  20. Question 20You come upon a crash where police and medical help are already present. What should you do?

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    B: Don't stop; move on as officers direct. When police or medical crews are already on scene, keep moving and follow officers' directions. Idaho Driver's Handbook: At the Scene of the Crash, page 120.

  21. Question 21What happens if you are convicted of a traffic violation during your supervised instruction period?

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    B: The permit is canceled and the 6-month period starts over with a new permit. The permit is canceled, you must reapply, and the minimum 6 months starts over. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Graduated Driver's License (GDL) Program, page 19.

  22. Question 22What is the maximum jail term for a first DUI conviction in Idaho?

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    B: Up to six months. A first DUI conviction can mean up to six months in jail, a fine of up to $1,000 and a 90-180 day suspension (one year if under 21). Idaho Driver's Handbook: Driving Under the Influence, page 132.

  23. Question 23Which equipment is NOT allowed on a private vehicle in Idaho?

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    B: Red or blue emergency lights. Red or blue emergency lights are authorized only for emergency vehicles. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Equipment Not Allowed, page 42.

  24. Question 24On a 'Lane Ends/Merge Left' sign, who must yield?

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    B: Merging traffic. Two lanes will become one; merging traffic must yield. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Warning Signs, page 50.

  25. Question 25Shared center turn lanes may be used for:

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    A: Left turns (or permitted U-turns) from either direction. Center lanes are reserved for left turns or permitted U-turns from either direction; you may not travel in them. Idaho Driver's Handbook: Pavement Markings, page 58.

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