Printable ID Permit Practice Test

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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