Printable ID Permit Practice Test

1. What should you do on seeing a steady yellow circular traffic indication before entering the intersection?

1. Stop safely if you have not entered the intersection
2. Accelerate because yellow guarantees extra crossing time
3. Treat it as permission to turn without checking traffic
4. Stop only if a pedestrian is visible

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

1. Whenever the bus is stopped less than one minute
2. On any rural road with a visible bus
3. On a highway with four or more lanes when two lanes travel in each direction
4. Only when the bus driver waves traffic through

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

1. Driving at the posted limit during clear weather
2. Driving 5 mph below the limit on an empty road
3. Driving slowly enough to impede the safe flow of traffic
4. Driving below the limit while leaving extra space

4. Why might the pictured traffic-signal-ahead sign be installed on a road?

1. The intersection or signal view is blocked or traffic speeds are higher
2. The road has no intersections for several miles
3. Streetlights are permanently out of service
4. A police checkpoint is guaranteed beyond the sign

5. When turning left on a green circular signal, which traffic must you yield to before turning?

1. No one, because a green signal protects every left turn
2. Only vehicles approaching from the right
3. Oncoming traffic and pedestrians in crosswalks
4. Only pedestrians who are outside the crosswalk

6. Which Idaho vehicles must have flashing electric turn signals?

1. All vehicles regardless of age
2. Only vehicles built after 1980
3. Only commercial vehicles
4. All motor vehicles built after January 1, 1955, visible from 100 feet front and rear

7. What does Idaho require of a driver during the GDL supervised instruction period?

1. Observe all laws regarding alcohol and other intoxicating substances
2. Avoid alcohol only while carrying passengers
3. Follow alcohol rules only after dark
4. Carry a zero BAC permit from the county

8. 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. It is not wide enough to pass safely, so change lanes to pass
4. Because cyclists ride in the center by law

9. After stopping for a flashing red indication, when may a driver proceed?

1. Immediately, because flashing signals do not control traffic
2. After yielding to cross traffic and pedestrians, when the way is clear
3. Only after another driver waves the vehicle through
4. Only when the signal changes to solid green

10. Which Idaho license applicants are required to complete an approved Driver Training program?

1. Every first time applicant, whatever their age
2. Only applicants under 16
3. Anyone under 17 who is applying for an Idaho driver's license
4. Only applicants who have failed the skills test

11. 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

12. What maximum speed may be posted for travel on an urban interstate in Idaho?

1. 65 miles per hour
2. 55 miles per hour
3. 70 miles per hour
4. 80 miles per hour

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

1. Whenever the pedestrian is walking more slowly than traffic
2. Whenever the driver sounds the horn first
3. Only when the pedestrian is outside a city
4. When crossing where there is no crosswalk or intersection, or when directed by a traffic signal

14. For a first DUI conviction in Idaho, what are the maximum jail term and fine listed in the handbook?

1. Up to one year in jail and up to a $2,000 fine
2. Up to six months in jail and up to a $1,000 fine
3. Up to ten years in jail and up to a $5,000 fine
4. No jail and a flat $250 civil penalty

15. At night, how far ahead should low beams allow a driver to see the roadway?

1. About 25 feet
2. About 100 feet
3. About 350 feet
4. About 1,000 feet

16. When making a left turn, which traffic must you yield to unless a device directs otherwise?

1. No traffic because the turning vehicle has priority
2. Only vehicles stopped behind you
3. Vehicles approaching from the same direction only
4. Oncoming traffic in the intersection

17. Under Idaho's open container law, where must an unsealed alcoholic beverage be carried in a vehicle?

1. In the trunk, or behind the last upright seat if there is no trunk
2. In the glove compartment
3. Under the front passenger seat
4. Anywhere, as long as only a passenger holds it

18. When may an Idaho bicyclist proceed through a red light?

1. After stopping and yielding to vehicles already in or approaching the intersection, with caution
2. Never
3. Whenever no car is directly ahead
4. Only when a police officer waves

19. In Idaho's fee table for a commercial driver's license (CDL), what does the skills test cost?

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

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

1. A turn only after waiting for a second green arrow
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 after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians in the crosswalk

21. 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. Stand in the travel lane and wave vehicles around
3. Park just beyond a hill so approaching traffic cannot react
4. Turn on the emergency flashers and lift the hood

22. When does an Idaho administrative license suspension take effect after the notice is served?

1. Immediately when the notice is served
2. 7 days after the date of service
3. 30 days after the date of service
4. Only after a criminal DUI conviction

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

1. On the right side, marking a permitted passing section
2. On the left side, warning that passing is prohibited for your lane
3. Above the road, identifying a mandatory truck route
4. At the shoulder, showing that a bridge is open to bicycles only

24. In daylight, what must mark a load that extends four feet or more beyond the rear of an Idaho vehicle?

1. An orange triangle on the rear bumper
2. A red flag at least 12 inches square at the end of the load
3. A red flag at least 18 inches square at the end of the load
4. Nothing, if the load is tied down securely

25. What is the minimum space the Idaho handbook says a driver should leave when passing a bicyclist?

1. 3 feet
2. 1 foot
3. 2 feet
4. No set space, as long as you honk first

26. After stopping at a steady red light, when may a driver generally turn right?

1. After yielding to cross-traffic, unless a sign prohibits the turn
2. Whenever the driver has waited at least five seconds
3. Before stopping, if no pedestrian is visible
4. Only when a green arrow appears, even if no restriction is posted

27. What does a double solid yellow centerline allow?

1. Passing is allowed across the lines whenever visibility is good
2. Crossing is allowed to merge into the opposite lane before a turn
3. Passing a slow vehicle is allowed if the driver signals first
4. Crossing is allowed for a safe left turn into or out of a driveway or business entrance

28. Before entering an Idaho roundabout, to whom must you yield?

1. Vehicles behind you on the approach road
2. Only vehicles approaching from the right outside the circle
3. No one, because entering traffic has priority
4. Vehicles already circulating in the roundabout, plus pedestrians and bicyclists

29. What should you do if your vehicle begins to skid?

1. Take your foot off the gas and steer in the direction of the skid
2. Pump the brakes repeatedly while looking away from the roadway
3. Accelerate sharply to force the rear wheels straight
4. Turn opposite the skid and hold the brake down

30. An emergency vehicle approaches with a siren or flashing red or blue lights. Where should you stop?

1. In the nearest travel lane, even if it blocks the intersection
2. At the next traffic light, without changing speed
3. On the left shoulder so the emergency vehicle can pass on the right
4. At the nearest right curb or roadway edge, clear of the intersection

31. How should a driver respond to a flashing yellow circular traffic signal?

1. Stop and remain stopped until a green light appears
2. Treat it as a flashing red signal and yield after stopping
3. Accelerate because cross traffic must stop
4. Slow down, check carefully for hazards, and proceed with caution

32. What should a driver expect after seeing the pictured five-sided school warning sign?

1. A park entrance with no crossing activity
2. Children and a marked school crossing nearby
3. A railroad platform at the next block
4. A lane reserved for school buses only

33. Two vehicles reach a four-way stop at exactly the same time. Which driver must yield?

1. The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right
2. The driver on the right yields to the driver on the left
3. The driver turning left always goes first
4. The larger vehicle has priority

34. How does Idaho classify a third DUI conviction within 10 years?

1. As an infraction with a fine only
2. As a felony
3. As a civil penalty handled by ITD alone
4. As a misdemeanor that is sealed after one year

35. Under Idaho's passing exception on a two lane road posted 55 mph or higher, by how much may an eligible driver exceed the limit while passing a slower vehicle?

1. Up to 5 mph
2. Up to 10 mph
3. Up to 15 mph
4. Up to 25 mph

36. What should a driver never do when approaching someone riding a horse?

1. Stop if necessary to prevent a hazard
2. Slow down before passing
3. Allow plenty of room
4. Sound the horn

37. What is the safest response when a pedestrian unexpectedly enters the roadway?

1. Sound the horn and steer toward the pedestrian to claim the lane
2. Maintain speed because pedestrians must always yield outside a marked crosswalk
3. Use extreme caution, reduce speed, and be prepared to stop
4. Pass a stopped vehicle that is yielding in the adjacent lane

38. At what age can an Idaho teen get a Driver Training Permit to attend a driver training program?

1. From 13 1/2, as long as the teen is enrolled in school
2. From 14 1/2 up to, but not including, 17
3. Only at exactly 16
4. Only after turning 18

39. Which cars does Idaho's child safety seat law apply to?

1. All cars regardless of year
2. Only cars built after 2000
3. Cars manufactured with safety belts after January 1, 1966
4. Only cars with rear seats

40. How long must an Idaho driver keep an SR-22 on file after a suspension for a serious offense?

1. Three years
2. One year
3. 30 days
4. Ten years