ID Permit Practice Test 2

All 20 questions in test 2

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1. 1. What does the handbook QR code let a driver view online?

   1. A private school’s practice test only
   2. A county vehicle title application only
   3. The most up-to-date handbook
   4. A list of road closures for one day
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   The most up-to-date handbook. The handbook directs readers to its QR code for the most up-to-date handbook online. That makes the current handbook the fact being tested. A county title application, a private school test, and a one-day road-closure list are unrelated services and are not identified by this instruction. When preparing for a knowledge test, use the linked handbook rather than relying on an old printed copy or an unofficial summary. The cue is the phrase most up-to-date, which points to the online edition itself.

2. 2. How should drivers handle an intersection when a traffic signal is completely dark because of a power outage?

   1. Treat it as a two-way stop
   2. Treat it as a four-way stop
   3. Proceed without yielding because the signal is off
   4. Wait for a police officer before any vehicle may move
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   Treat it as a four-way stop. A dark signal removes the normal signal directions, so drivers must use stop-control judgment rather than treating the intersection as uncontrolled. The practical response is to handle it like a four-way stop, stopping and yielding in the ordinary order. The choice “Proceed without yielding because the signal is off” is unsafe because a failed signal does not grant free passage. Approach slowly, account for every direction, and make sure the intersection is clear before moving through it.

3. 3. What does the yellow diamond Intersection/Crossroad warning tell you to watch for?

   
   1. A divided highway ending at a toll station
   2. A guaranteed green signal at the next block
   3. A railroad gate that must remain closed
   4. A road crossing ahead and possible cross traffic in your path
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   A road crossing ahead and possible cross traffic in your path. The Intersection/Crossroad warning means another road crosses the one you are using, so traffic may enter across your route. Scan both sides, control your speed, and be prepared to yield or stop if the intersection requires it. The green-signal choice invents a signal phase that the sign does not promise. A railroad gate and a toll station describe unrelated facilities. Treat the diamond as advance notice, then let the actual traffic control device and other road users determine when you proceed.

4. 4. 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
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   65 miles per hour. Idaho permits travel up to 65 miles per hour on urban interstate highways when the road is designated for that speed and conditions permit, unless a different limit is posted. The 80 mile per hour option belongs to rural interstates, so it changes the roadway type. A 70 mile per hour choice is not the urban interstate figure stated here, and 55 miles per hour is lower than the handbook maximum. Identify the road category first, then check the posted sign and weather before treating the number as safe.

5. 5. In an unfenced open range area, what does Idaho's warning sign say about livestock?

   1. Livestock have the right-of-way and may roam freely
   2. Livestock must remain behind a fence at all times
   3. Only wild animals may enter the highway
   4. Drivers automatically receive payment for any collision
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   Livestock have the right-of-way and may roam freely. Idaho's Open Range warning identifies an area where livestock have the right-of-way and are allowed to roam without fencing. That warning changes the driver's expectation: animals may be on or near the roadway, and a driver must reduce risk rather than assume a fence will keep them away. The payment choice invents a guarantee that the sign does not provide. Slow down, scan the shoulders, and be prepared for an animal to move unpredictably.

6. 6. A driver fails an Idaho evidentiary test for the second time within five years. What administrative suspension applies?

   1. 90 days, with no driving for the first 30 days
   2. Two years with no driving privileges of any kind
   3. Six months with a work permit
   4. One year with no driving privileges of any kind
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   One year with no driving privileges of any kind. A second failure of an evidentiary test within five years brings a one year administrative suspension with absolutely no driving privileges of any kind. The 90 day suspension with 30 days of no driving is for a first failure. Two years is the penalty for a second refusal within 10 years, not a second failure. No work permit is available during this absolute suspension.

7. 7. How close to a stop sign, yield sign, or traffic signal may you park in Idaho?

   1. No closer than 30 feet
   2. No closer than 15 feet
   3. No closer than 20 feet
   4. No closer than 50 feet
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   No closer than 30 feet. Parking is not allowed within 30 feet of a stop sign, yield sign, or traffic signal. Fifteen feet is the fire hydrant distance, 20 feet is the crosswalk and fire station driveway distance, and 50 feet is the railroad tracks distance. A parked car closer than 30 feet can hide the sign or signal from approaching drivers. Parking on bridges or overpasses is also prohibited.

8. 8. What follows a second refusal of an evidentiary test within 10 years in Idaho?

   1. A 90 day suspension
   2. A two year absolute suspension
   3. A $250 fine only
   4. No additional penalty
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   A two year absolute suspension. A first refusal brings a one year suspension with no driving privileges and a $250 civil penalty, and a second refusal within 10 years results in a two year absolute suspension, in addition to any court penalty for a DUI conviction. Refusing does not keep the evidence out of court, and it costs more license time than failing the test.

9. 9. What does a typical black-on-yellow, diamond-shaped Idaho sign warn a driver about?

   1. A legal parking space reserved for a specific vehicle
   2. A maximum speed that applies under ideal conditions
   3. A motorist service such as fuel or lodging
   4. An unexpected condition that may require slowing or another action
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   An unexpected condition that may require slowing or another action. Most warning signs use black symbols or lettering on yellow and have a diamond shape. They alert drivers to an unexpected condition, such as an intersection, a hill, a school area, or a slippery surface. The point is to prepare, which may mean reducing speed or taking another safe action. A maximum speed belongs to a regulatory sign, while services use guide signs. The diamond shape is the visual cue that the road ahead may demand extra attention before the hazard is reached.

10. 10. At a pedestrian hybrid beacon, what does a flashing yellow phase tell an approaching driver to do?

    1. Stop at once and remain stopped until the beacon goes dark
    2. Slow down as you approach the crosswalk
    3. Proceed at normal speed because pedestrians have not entered yet
    4. Continue without reducing speed until the light turns solid red
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    Slow down as you approach the crosswalk. In the pedestrian hybrid beacon sequence, the first illuminated phase is a flashing yellow light. Idaho explains that it warns approaching drivers to slow down before the crosswalk. It is an advance warning, not yet the complete stop instruction delivered by the later steady red lights. Normal speed leaves less time to respond as the beacon changes, and turning around is unnecessary and unsafe. Reduce speed, watch the crossing, and be prepared for the next phase, which may require a full stop and a yield to pedestrians.

11. 11. 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
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    Anyone under 17 who is applying for an Idaho driver's license. Idaho requires Driver Training for anyone under 17 years of age who applies for a driver's license. An adult first time applicant is not covered by that requirement, so it does not apply to every new driver. The cutoff is 17, not 16, so a 16 year old must also complete the course. Failing a skills test does not trigger Driver Training; a failed test means waiting to retest and paying the fee again.

12. 12. What action is prohibited by the pictured Wrong Way sign?

    
    1. Entering if no opposing vehicle is visible
    2. Entering only after sounding the horn
    3. Entering this section of highway from the direction of travel
    4. Entering only during daylight
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    Entering this section of highway from the direction of travel. The Wrong Way message tells a driver not to enter the section of highway from the direction the vehicle is traveling. It is a movement restriction, not a conditional suggestion based on traffic, daylight, or use of the horn. A driver who sees it should stop and safely correct the route rather than continue against the permitted flow. The important cue is the direction described by the sign. Do not enter from that approach, even when the roadway appears empty.

13. 13. Which colors may a School Crossing warning sign use?

    1. Red or purple
    2. Blue or white
    3. Orange or black
    4. Yellow or fluorescent yellow-green
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    Yellow or fluorescent yellow-green. The handbook says the School Crossing sign may be yellow or fluorescent yellow-green. Those colors make the warning visible while the sign alerts drivers to children and a crossing area. Blue and white identify other sign purposes, orange and black commonly mark work zones, and red or purple is not the listed combination here. Do not treat the color detail as permission to maintain speed. The same sign still calls for attention, reduced speed, and obedience to crossing guard signals when they are present.

14. 14. Under Idaho's cellphone rule, which activity is illegal while driving?

    1. Reading, writing, or sending written communication such as a text
    2. Using a hands-free device without either hand
    3. Listening to a passenger give directions
    4. Pulling into a safe place before sending a message
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    Reading, writing, or sending written communication such as a text. Idaho treats reading, writing, or sending written communication while driving as an infraction. The hands-free exception applies when neither hand is used, so that choice is not the prohibited activity described here. Listening to a passenger is different from handling written communication, and parking safely before messaging removes the driving conflict. The clearest cue is to put the phone away before the vehicle moves. If communication is necessary, stop in a safe place before engaging with it.

15. 15. 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
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    Oncoming traffic and pedestrians in crosswalks. A green circular signal permits movement, but it does not protect a left turn from conflicts. Idaho requires the driver in the left-turn lane to yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians in crosswalks before turning. The driver must judge when the opposing lane and the crossing are clear. A green light is therefore not permission to turn across an approaching vehicle, and the rule is not limited to traffic from one side. Keep the wheels straight while waiting, scan the crosswalk, and turn only through a safe opening.

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

    1. Drive on the expired license for a year
    2. Renew by phone for free
    3. Apply for an extension of up to 12 months for $10, with one final second extension available
    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 second and final 12 month extension for another $10. Active duty military members and their dependents may apply for as many $10 extensions as needed during the service period. Contact ITD for the application.

17. 17. You are already in an intersection when a circular signal changes from yellow toward red. What should you do?

    1. Stop immediately in the intersection and wait for the next green light
    2. Continue moving and clear the intersection safely
    3. Continue through without checking for cross traffic because the light changed
    4. Accelerate into the cross street before the red indication appears
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    Continue moving and clear the intersection safely. The handbook separates entering from clearing an intersection. If the driver has not entered and can make a safe stop, stopping is appropriate for a yellow circular indication. Once the vehicle is already inside, the driver should continue moving and clear the intersection safely. Stopping in the middle blocks other road users, and reversing or turning around introduces new conflicts. The practical cue is your location when the signal changes: if committed inside the intersection, maintain control and leave it without hesitation or an abrupt maneuver.

18. 18. 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
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    About 100 feet. The handbook distinguishes the visibility distances produced by the two headlight settings. Low beams allow the driver to see about 100 feet ahead, while high beams extend that distance to about 350 feet. The 350-foot choice belongs to high beams, not low beams. The shorter and longer alternatives do not match the stated equipment guidance. At night, keep speed low enough to stop within the visible distance, dim when meeting or following another vehicle, and watch for unlighted road users.

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

    1. Immediately after moving ahead, even if the vehicle disappears from the 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. After you can see the large vehicle's cab in your rear-view 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. Idaho advises keeping a steady passing speed and waiting until the cab of the large vehicle is visible in the rear-view mirror before merging. The bumper and rear-wheel choices leave too little separation. An intersection deadline has no bearing on the safe merge. Keep the truck fully visible, signal, check the lane, and return only when the safety zone is preserved.

20. 20. What must a driver do before proceeding through a flashing light signal at a railroad crossing?

    1. Stop while the lights are actively flashing and proceed only when safe
    2. Slow slightly and cross if no train is visible from the driver's seat
    3. Drive around the crossbuck because flashing lights are advisory only
    4. Wait for a green traffic light located beyond the tracks
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    Stop while the lights are actively flashing and proceed only when safe. At a railroad crossing, active flashing lights require a stop. The driver may proceed only after the warning has ended and the crossing can be entered safely. Visibility alone is not enough because a train may be approaching from an unseen direction. Driving around a crossbuck or treating the signal as advice ignores the control device. Do not stop on the track, confirm there is room for the entire vehicle beyond it, and look both ways before moving across.