ID Permit Practice Test

How to use this ID practice test

1. Take the 40 question exam-length practice test above once, untimed, to find your weak topics.
2. Work through the numbered 20 question sets below. Each one is fixed, so a second attempt is a fair comparison.
3. Read the explanation on every miss. The wording comes from the Idaho Driver's Handbook, which is what the examiners use.
4. When you pass three sets in a row at 85 percent or better, book the real test.

ID practice tests, 20 questions each

Fixed sets in a fixed order so you can retake one and compare your score.

1. Test 1
2. Test 2
3. Test 3
4. Test 4
5. Test 5
6. Test 6
7. Test 7
8. Test 8
9. Test 9

Printable ID practice test with answer key

All 40 questions, ID exam length

Every question below comes from the Idaho question bank on this page. Open a question to see the correct answer and the explanation. Nothing here is hidden behind a signup.

1. 1. Under Idaho's basic rule, which driving behavior can violate the law even when the vehicle is below the posted limit?

   1. Driving slowly enough to impede the safe flow of traffic
   2. Driving 5 mph below the limit on an empty road
   3. Driving at the posted limit during clear weather
   4. Driving below the limit while leaving extra space
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   Driving slowly enough to impede the safe flow of traffic. Idaho treats speed as a safety judgment, not merely a comparison with a sign. Full explanation in Test 1

2. 2. When may a pedestrian have to yield to a motor vehicle?

   1. When crossing where there is no crosswalk or intersection, or when directed by a traffic signal
   2. Whenever the driver sounds the horn first
   3. Only when the pedestrian is outside a city
   4. Whenever the pedestrian is walking more slowly than traffic
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   When crossing where there is no crosswalk or intersection, or when directed by a traffic signal. Idaho lists two circumstances in which a pedestrian must yield to motor vehicles: crossing a street where there is no crosswalk or intersect Full explanation in Test 1

3. 3. Which animals does Idaho's Open Range warning concern?

   1. Livestock such as horses, cattle, sheep, and goats
   2. Only deer and elk
   3. Only cattle owned by ranchers
   4. Any domestic pet near a sidewalk
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   Livestock such as horses, cattle, sheep, and goats. The handbook's open range material concerns livestock, including horses, cattle, sheep, and goats. Full explanation in Test 1

4. 4. When may opposite-direction traffic pass a stopped school bus without stopping?

   1. On a highway with four or more lanes when two lanes travel in each direction
   2. On any rural road with a visible bus
   3. Whenever the bus is stopped less than one minute
   4. Only when the bus driver waves traffic through
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   On a highway with four or more lanes when two lanes travel in each direction. A stopped school bus displaying flashing red lights normally requires approaching traffic to stop. Full explanation in Test 1

5. 5. How much can an Idaho skills test cost in total?

   1. $5 total
   2. $25 total
   3. It is free
   4. $10 to the county DMV plus up to $190 to the skills test examiner
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   $10 to the county DMV plus up to $190 to the skills test examiner. The Idaho skills test costs $10 paid to the county DMV plus up to $190 paid to the skills test examiner, since third party examiners set the Full explanation in Test 1

6. 6. Does Idaho's special passing allowance apply on a two-lane road posted at 45 miles per hour?

   1. No, the posted limit must be 55 miles per hour or greater
   2. Yes, every two-lane road qualifies
   3. Yes, but only during daylight
   4. No, because passing is never allowed on two-lane roads
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   No, the posted limit must be 55 miles per hour or greater. The special passing allowance is limited by the posted speed condition, so a 45 mile per hour road does not qualify. Full explanation in Test 2

7. 7. What must an Idaho driver do when a stop sign has no stop line or crosswalk?

   1. Stop at the nearest point where approaching traffic can be seen
   2. Stop only after entering the intersection
   3. Continue if no vehicle is visible behind the sign
   4. Stop 50 feet before the intersection
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   Stop at the nearest point where approaching traffic can be seen. A stop sign still requires a complete stop even when the pavement offers no painted stopping reference. Full explanation in Test 2

8. 8. How far ahead must Idaho low beams illuminate the roadway?

   1. At least 100 feet
   2. At least 200 feet
   3. At least 350 feet
   4. At least 500 feet
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   At least 100 feet. Low beams are required to light the roadway at least 100 feet ahead. Full explanation in Test 2

9. 9. How many hours of classroom instruction are required in an approved Idaho Driver Training program?

   1. 30 hours
   2. 20 hours
   3. 6 hours
   4. 50 hours
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   30 hours. An approved Idaho Driver Training program includes 30 hours of classroom instruction. Full explanation in Test 2

10. 10. How does Idaho define daylight for a driver under 16?

    1. 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. local time
    2. 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time
    3. Sunrise to sunset only
    4. 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. local time
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    5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. local time. For the under-16 restriction, Idaho defines daylight as 5:00 a.m. through 10:00 p.m. local time. Full explanation in Test 2

11. 11. What happens if an Idaho skills test has a critical driving error?

    1. The test ends immediately with an automatic failure
    2. The applicant receives five penalty points
    3. The examiner allows one retry during the same route
    4. Only the related maneuver is scored again
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    The test ends immediately with an automatic failure. A critical driving error is treated more seriously than an ordinary scored mistake. Full explanation in Test 3

12. 12. Which Idaho drivers may choose an eight year license renewal?

    1. Any driver over 16
    2. Only drivers over 65
    3. Commercial drivers only
    4. Drivers between 21 and 62 years of age
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    Drivers between 21 and 62 years of age. A renewal is valid for four years or eight years, or to the end of a lawful stay in the United States, and drivers between 21 and 62 years o Full explanation in Test 3

13. 13. What does an Idaho yield sign require when a driver approaches an intersection or highway?

    1. Slow down and yield to vehicles and pedestrians
    2. Accelerate to enter before other traffic
    3. Stop every time even when the way is clear
    4. Yield only to vehicles, never to pedestrians
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    Slow down and yield to vehicles and pedestrians. A yield sign requires a driver to slow down and give the right-of-way to vehicles and pedestrians in the intersection being crossed or the h Full explanation in Test 3

14. 14. Which statement describes the usual colors of Idaho regulatory signs?

    1. They are generally black and white, with some red and white
    2. They are always yellow and green
    3. They are generally blue and brown
    4. They are always orange and black
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    They are generally black and white, with some red and white. Regulatory signs communicate rules, restrictions, or required actions. Full explanation in Test 3

15. 15. What does the pictured Keep Right of Island sign require when the roadway divides?

    1. Remain to the right of the island or barrier
    2. Cross left of the barrier before the split
    3. Use the right lane only to pass trucks
    4. Stop beside the island until traffic clears
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    Remain to the right of the island or barrier. The Keep Right of Island sign marks a divided roadway and directs traffic to stay on the right side of the island or barrier. Full explanation in Test 3

16. 16. What right-of-way warning accompanies the pictured pedestrian-crossing sign?

    1. People crossing have the right-of-way, and stopping may be required
    2. Pedestrians must yield to every approaching vehicle
    3. The sign marks sidewalk repairs rather than a crossing
    4. Only bicyclists may use the crossing
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    People crossing have the right-of-way, and stopping may be required. A pedestrian-crossing warning tells drivers to watch for people crossing the road. Full explanation in Test 4

17. 17. What lane change should be anticipated at the pictured Lane Ends warning?

    1. Two traffic lanes will soon become one
    2. A new lane will appear on the shoulder
    3. All traffic must stop before the merge
    4. The right lane becomes a passing-only lane
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    Two traffic lanes will soon become one. The Lane Ends warning indicates that two traffic lanes will soon become one lane. Full explanation in Test 4

18. 18. What category does the pictured curved-arrow sign represent?

    1. A warning sign
    2. A guide sign
    3. A motorist-service sign
    4. A regulatory parking sign
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    A warning sign. The pictured curved arrow is presented as a warning sign, a category used to alert drivers to an unexpected condition ahead. Full explanation in Test 4

19. 19. Where is the pennant-shaped No Passing Zone sign placed, and what does it warn?

    1. On the left side, warning that passing is prohibited for your lane
    2. On the right side, marking a permitted passing section
    3. Above the road, identifying a mandatory truck route
    4. At the shoulder, showing that a bridge is open to bicycles only
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    On the left side, warning that passing is prohibited for your lane. Idaho uses the unusual pennant shape for a No Passing Zone warning. Full explanation in Test 4

20. 20. At an intersection, what do dashed bike lane lines indicate to a driver turning right?

    1. The driver may merge into that area but must first check for bicyclists and yield if one is there
    2. The lane is reserved for parked vehicles until the next signal
    3. The driver must turn without entering the marked area under any circumstance
    4. Bicyclists must stop and dismount before the dashed section begins
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    The driver may merge into that area but must first check for bicyclists and yield if one is there. Dashed bike lane lines identify a place where a merging movement is allowed and expected. Full explanation in Test 4

21. 21. What does an Idaho Slow Moving Vehicle sign tell a driver to do?

    1. Slow down and approach the vehicle with caution
    2. Pass immediately before the vehicle reaches a hill
    3. Stop and wait until the vehicle leaves the roadway
    4. Use the shoulder to travel around the vehicle without checking traffic
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    Slow down and approach the vehicle with caution. The Slow Moving Vehicle sign warns that a vehicle such as farm or construction equipment is ahead. Full explanation in Test 5

22. 22. When an emergency vehicle approaches with a siren or flashing red or blue lights, where should you stop?

    1. At the nearest curb or right edge of the roadway, remaining stopped until it passes
    2. On the left edge, leaving the right side open for ordinary traffic
    3. In the center of the lane until the emergency vehicle changes direction
    4. On the shoulder only after the emergency vehicle has passed
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    At the nearest curb or right edge of the roadway, remaining stopped until it passes. An approaching emergency or police vehicle requires an immediate response. Full explanation in Test 5

23. 23. When passing a large vehicle, when should you merge back into its lane?

    1. After you can see the large vehicle's cab in your rear-view mirror
    2. As soon as your front bumper clears the truck's rear wheels
    3. Before the truck reaches the next intersection, regardless of mirror view
    4. Immediately after moving ahead, even if the vehicle disappears from the mirror
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    After you can see the large vehicle's cab in your rear-view mirror. Large vehicles need more time and room to react, so cutting back too soon creates a dangerous conflict. Full explanation in Test 5

24. 24. How can an Idaho driver who is temporarily out of state extend an expiring license?

    1. Apply for an extension of up to 12 months for $10, with one final second extension available
    2. Renew by phone for free
    3. Drive on the expired license for a year
    4. No extension is possible
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    Apply for an extension of up to 12 months for $10, with one final second extension available. If you are temporarily out of state when your license expires, you may apply for an extension of up to 12 months for $10, and if necessary a Full explanation in Test 5

25. 25. What does a flashing yellow arrow permit when turning?

    1. A turn after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians in the crosswalk
    2. A turn without checking for pedestrians because the arrow has priority
    3. A protected turn that requires oncoming traffic to stop
    4. A turn only after waiting for a second green arrow
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    A turn after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians in the crosswalk. A flashing yellow arrow allows the turn, but it is permissive rather than protected. Full explanation in Test 5

26. 26. When must traffic remain stopped for a school bus loading or unloading students?

    1. Only while the driver can see children crossing
    2. As long as the bus's red lights flash or its stop arm is extended
    3. Only until the bus door closes, even if the lights remain active
    4. For exactly 30 seconds after the bus stops
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    As long as the bus's red lights flash or its stop arm is extended. The school-bus rule is tied to the bus's warning devices. Full explanation in Test 6

27. 27. What speed principle applies when ice, snow, rain, or rough pavement affects the roadway?

    1. The posted limit always permits the same speed
    2. Drive at a reasonable and prudent speed for the conditions
    3. Use the minimum posted speed even when traction is poor
    4. Follow the fastest vehicle to avoid impeding traffic
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    Drive at a reasonable and prudent speed for the conditions. Idaho's basic rule requires a speed that is reasonable and prudent at all times, including when the surface, visibility, curves, intersectio Full explanation in Test 6

28. 28. When are Idaho headlamps and tail lamps required to be lighted?

    1. From sunset to sunrise and when poor visibility makes them necessary for safety
    2. Only between midnight and 5 a.m.
    3. Only when rain is falling directly on the vehicle
    4. Only on interstate highways
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    From sunset to sunrise and when poor visibility makes them necessary for safety. The handbook requires headlamps and tail lamps from sunset to sunrise, and also whenever poor visibility makes them necessary for safety. Full explanation in Test 6

29. 29. A driver stops on the highway because the vehicle has stalled. Which action helps other drivers see it?

    1. Leave the vehicle unmarked with the hood closed
    2. Turn on the emergency flashers and lift the hood
    3. Park just beyond a hill so approaching traffic cannot react
    4. Stand in the travel lane and wave vehicles around
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    Turn on the emergency flashers and lift the hood. For a stalled vehicle, Idaho advises pulling completely off the road when possible, turning on the emergency flashers, and lifting the hood Full explanation in Test 6

30. 30. What share of highway crashes does the Idaho handbook attribute to driver error?

    1. About 10 percent
    2. About half
    3. Less than 5 percent
    4. More than 90 percent
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    More than 90 percent. Driver error causes more than 90 percent of highway crashes, so a driver must learn not only the rules but the mental and physical condition Full explanation in Test 6

31. 31. Who may attend Idaho's Alive at 25 defensive driving course?

    1. Drivers over 65
    2. Only drivers with a DUI
    3. Drivers who are 15 through 24 years old
    4. Only commercial drivers
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    Drivers who are 15 through 24 years old. Alive at 25 is a defensive driving course offered for those who are 15 through 24 years old, presented by law enforcement with traffic safet Full explanation in Test 7

32. 32. When must a driver report a motor vehicle crash to police under the Idaho handbook rule?

    1. When someone is injured or property damage exceeds $1,500
    2. Only when every vehicle involved cannot be driven
    3. Only when the crash occurs on an interstate
    4. Whenever a driver receives a traffic citation at the scene
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    When someone is injured or property damage exceeds $1,500. Idaho requires a police report when a motor vehicle crash causes an injury or more than $1,500 in property damage. Full explanation in Test 7

33. 33. Why does the Idaho handbook say a 12 foot lane cannot be shared with a bicyclist?

    1. Bicycles are banned from 12 foot lanes
    2. Bicyclists must ride on the sidewalk
    3. Because cyclists ride in the center by law
    4. It is not wide enough to pass safely, so change lanes to pass
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    It is not wide enough to pass safely, so change lanes to pass. A typical 12 foot wide travel lane is not wide enough to safely share with a bicyclist, and cycling instructors teach riders to stay several Full explanation in Test 7

34. 34. How far does a loaded truck at 55 mph need to stop on a dry road, according to the Idaho handbook?

    1. 450 feet with properly adjusted brakes
    2. 100 feet
    3. 200 feet
    4. 1,000 feet
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    450 feet with properly adjusted brakes. It takes a loaded truck with properly adjusted brakes 450 feet to come to a complete stop when traveling 55 miles per hour on a dry road, so Full explanation in Test 7

35. 35. When stopping quickly in a vehicle equipped with ABS, how should you use the brake pedal?

    1. Apply continuous pressure and let the system work
    2. Pump the pedal rapidly to keep the wheels turning
    3. Release the pedal whenever the system pulses
    4. Apply firm pressure, then pump the pedal after the first pulse
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    Apply continuous pressure and let the system work. With ABS, an emergency stop requires continuous pressure on the brake pedal. Full explanation in Test 7

36. 36. How far behind a disabled car does the Idaho handbook say to place flares?

    1. 200 to 300 feet, in a spot where drivers have a clear view
    2. 20 feet
    3. 1,000 feet
    4. Directly behind the bumper
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    200 to 300 feet, in a spot where drivers have a clear view. If you have emergency flares, place them 200 to 300 feet behind your car to give others warning, and stop where people have a clear view of Full explanation in Test 8

37. 37. Under Idaho law, which children must be properly protected in approved child car safety seats in a non-commercial vehicle?

    1. Children 6 years of age or younger
    2. Only children younger than 2 years of age
    3. Children younger than 13 years only when seated in front
    4. Only children who weigh less than 40 pounds
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    Children 6 years of age or younger. Idaho requires anyone carrying children age 6 or younger in a non-commercial motor vehicle to properly protect them in approved child car sa Full explanation in Test 8

38. 38. Which description matches an Idaho regulatory sign rather than a warning sign?

    1. It generally uses black and white, or red and white, to state a rule
    2. It is always a black symbol on a yellow diamond warning of a hazard
    3. It uses white on green to show direction and distance
    4. It uses white on brown to identify a scenic or historic point
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    It generally uses black and white, or red and white, to state a rule. Regulatory signs communicate rules drivers must follow and are generally black and white, although some are red and white. Full explanation in Test 8

39. 39. At a pedestrian hybrid beacon, what must a driver do when two solid red lights are displayed?

    1. Stop completely at the stop line
    2. Slow down but continue if the crosswalk appears empty
    3. Turn right without stopping because the beacon is not a standard signal
    4. Stop only if a crossing guard is present
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    Stop completely at the stop line. Two solid red lights in the pedestrian hybrid beacon sequence require vehicles to stop completely at the stop line. Full explanation in Test 8

40. 40. A driver passes you as you approach a curve and may not get back into lane safely. What should you do?

    1. Avoid engaging, let the driver pass, and keep a safe distance
    2. Brake sharply to make the driver back off
    3. Race ahead so the aggressive driver cannot pass
    4. Make eye contact and gesture to show that you object
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    Avoid engaging, let the driver pass, and keep a safe distance. When another driver attempts a risky pass near a curve, hill, or oncoming vehicle, Idaho advises you to slow down and let that driver return Full explanation in Test 8