ID Permit Practice Test 8

All 20 questions in test 8

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

   1. Sunrise to sunset only
   2. 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time
   3. 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. local time
   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. That definition is more specific than using sunrise and sunset, which change throughout the year. The rule also permits travel outside that period when a valid licensed driver at least 21 sits beside the young driver in the front seat. The time window and the adult-supervision exception should be remembered together, because either detail can change whether a trip is allowed.

2. 2. 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
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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 feet from the edge to avoid debris and opening doors. Move into the next lane or wait for a gap to pass, drive with the expectation that bicyclists are on the road, and look again before turning.

3. 3. What is Idaho's Star Card?

   1. A commercial license for interstate trucking
   2. An Idaho credential with a star showing Real ID compliance
   3. A temporary permit for new residents
   4. A motorcycle endorsement printed on a license
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   An Idaho credential with a star showing Real ID compliance. The Star Card is Idaho's version of a Real ID credential. Its star indicates compliance with federal Real ID security standards. It is not a commercial license, a temporary new-resident permit, or a motorcycle endorsement. The handbook also explains that the card is not mandatory, although it or a valid passport is needed for certain federal purposes such as commercial air travel and entry to some federal buildings. Separate the identity-security feature from vehicle-class privileges.

4. 4. Which color and background combination identifies an Idaho guide sign for motorist services?

   1. White lettering on green only
   2. Black lettering on yellow diamond
   3. White lettering or symbols on blue
   4. Red and white stripes on a barricade
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   White lettering or symbols on blue. Idaho guide signs for motorist services use white on blue. This category points toward services rather than warning of a hazard or imposing a driving command. Green guide signs provide directional and distance information, while brown signs identify cultural, historical, or scenic points of interest. Yellow diamonds are warning signs, not service signs. When scanning ahead, use the blue background as the clue that the message concerns a service such as fuel, food, or lodging.

5. 5. Under the pictured speed-limit sign, what does the posted number represent when driving conditions are ideal?

   
   1. The minimum speed required in every weather condition
   2. The maximum speed limit for that road section
   3. A suggested speed that may always be exceeded
   4. The speed reserved for commercial vehicles
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   The maximum speed limit for that road section. A speed-limit sign gives the maximum speed for that section of road under ideal driving conditions. It is not a guaranteed minimum, a casual suggestion, or a special number reserved for trucks. Poor weather, congestion, visibility, or roadway hazards can require a driver to travel below the posted maximum. Use the sign as an upper boundary, then adjust downward when conditions make that speed unsafe. The word maximum is the key cue when interpreting this white regulatory sign.

6. 6. How far in advance does the pictured round railroad warning sign identify the crossing?

   
   1. It warns of a railroad crossing ahead
   2. It marks the exact rail where stopping is forbidden
   3. It identifies a bicycle route with no trains
   4. It announces that a roundabout is immediately ahead
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   It warns of a railroad crossing ahead. The round yellow railroad symbol is an advance warning sign, so it tells the driver that a crossing lies ahead rather than marking the rails themselves. The handbook says to be prepared to stop before reaching the tracks if a train is approaching. Begin scanning, reduce speed as needed, and plan for the possibility of a stop. Do not confuse the circular design with a roundabout warning; the railroad letters and crossing symbol identify the hazard.

7. 7. 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
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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. The driver must yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians in crosswalks before moving. The protected-turn choice confuses this indication with a green arrow, and the unchecked-pedestrian choice removes a required yielding duty. Treat the flashing arrow as permission to proceed only after a deliberate search for people and opposing vehicles has shown that the turn is clear.

8. 8. If a tire blows out, which response is recommended before you regain control?

   1. Brake hard and turn toward the shoulder immediately
   2. Keep accelerating briefly so the damaged tire regains rotation
   3. Steer abruptly toward the nearest lane while braking hard
   4. Hold the wheel tightly, keep straight, and ease off the gas
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   Hold the wheel tightly, keep straight, and ease off the gas. A blowout can make the vehicle pull or feel unstable, so the first priority is maintaining a straight path. Hold the steering wheel firmly and gradually release the accelerator. Braking too soon can make the vehicle harder to control, and reverse or acceleration cannot restore the damaged tire. Once the car is under control, brake gently and move to the nearest safe location. The practical cue is to resist the instinct to stomp the brake pedal. Stabilize direction first, then slow down in a controlled way.

9. 9. At a steady red circular traffic indication, where should you remain stopped before a permitted turn?

   1. Beside the signal pole with the vehicle angled into cross traffic
   2. Past the crosswalk so the front tires reach the intersection center
   3. Behind the stop line, or before the crosswalk if no line is present
   4. At least one vehicle length beyond the nearest corner
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   Behind the stop line, or before the crosswalk if no line is present. A steady red circular indication requires the vehicle to remain behind the stop line. If no line exists, stop before entering the crosswalk. Only after stopping may a driver make a permitted turn, while yielding to cross traffic and checking for a prohibition. The choices placing the vehicle inside or beyond the intersection defeat the protected stopping position. A useful habit is to identify the line or crosswalk first, stop there, and complete every required yield before turning.

10. 10. Can driving too slowly become a violation of Idaho's basic speed rule?

    1. Yes, but only when a police officer measures the speed
    2. No, only speeds above the limit can violate the rule
    3. No, slow driving is illegal only on interstates
    4. Yes, if the slow speed impedes the safe flow of traffic
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    Yes, if the slow speed impedes the safe flow of traffic. Idaho's basic rule applies in both directions. A driver who goes so slowly that normal traffic is disrupted can violate the law even without exceeding a posted maximum. The interstate-only choice is too narrow, and a speed measurement is not the condition stated by the handbook. Keep right when appropriate, monitor the traffic you are affecting, and adjust for hazards without creating an unnecessary obstruction.

11. 11. What reinstatement fee does Idaho charge after a suspension?

    1. $25 to $285 depending on the nature of the suspension, with multiple suspensions carrying multiple fees
    2. A flat $10
    3. $1,000
    4. No fee
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    $25 to $285 depending on the nature of the suspension, with multiple suspensions carrying multiple fees. To get driving privileges back you apply to the Idaho Transportation Department and pay a reinstatement fee of $25 to $285 depending on the nature of the suspension, and multiple suspensions may carry multiple fees. After serious offenses such as reckless driving or DUI you must also file proof of financial responsibility, an SR-22, for three years, and any interlock or treatment conditions must be met first.

12. 12. When approaching a yield sign, what should a driver do before crossing an intersection or entering a highway?

    1. Slow down and yield, stopping if necessary
    2. Accelerate to claim the right-of-way
    3. Stop only when a vehicle is already in the intersection
    4. Sound the horn instead of checking traffic
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    Slow down and yield, stopping if necessary. A yield sign requires the driver to slow down and give the right-of-way to vehicles and pedestrians in the intersection or highway being entered. If necessary, the driver must stop before crossing or entering. Accelerating does the opposite, and waiting until a vehicle is already in the intersection can leave too little room to yield safely. A horn cannot replace observation or control. The visual cue is the inverted triangle: reduce speed early, scan the crossing path, and be ready to stop before proceeding.

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

    1. On the left edge, leaving the right side open for ordinary traffic
    2. At the nearest curb or right edge of the roadway, remaining stopped until it passes
    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. Pull to the nearest curb or right edge of the roadway, stop, and remain stopped until the vehicle has passed ahead. Moving left can obstruct the emergency path, while waiting in the travel lane leaves the driver in conflict with the responding vehicle. Delaying the shoulder move until after it passes defeats the warning. Check mirrors quickly, signal your move, stop safely, and watch for additional emergency vehicles.

14. 14. A driver turning left at an ordinary green circular indication should enter the turn only after:

    
    1. The driver behind begins honking
    2. The opposing lane and crosswalk are clear
    3. The signal changes to a steady red arrow
    4. All nearby vehicles stop regardless of direction
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    The opposing lane and crosswalk are clear. The green circle allows forward movement but leaves a left turn subject to opposing traffic and pedestrians. The driver must yield to both before turning, then complete the movement without creating a conflict. A horn from behind does not change the rule, and waiting for a red arrow is not required. Stopping every nearby vehicle is also broader than the actual duty. Read the signal together with the lane movement: a turn across traffic needs a clear gap. Keep the front wheels straight while waiting so a rear impact does not push the vehicle into opposing traffic.

15. 15. How long is an Idaho instruction permit valid for applicants 17 and a half or older?

    1. 6 months, or 180 days
    2. One year
    3. Two years
    4. 30 days
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    6 months, or 180 days. The permit expiration for people 17 and a half years of age and older is 6 months, or 180 days, while a younger teen's driver training permit expires 5 days after the 18th birthday. During a driver training program the permit is valid only with an instructor or the supervising driver, and the supervised instruction phase must be completed before the skills test.

16. 16. How many questions are on Idaho's Class D non-commercial knowledge test?

    1. 60 questions
    2. 25 questions
    3. 50 questions
    4. 40 questions
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    40 questions. Idaho's Class D knowledge test consists of 40 questions, and the handbook says an applicant may miss up to six before failing. The 25-question choice may sound like a short permit quiz, but it is not the stated Class D test length. Prepare from the handbook's rules rather than relying on a third-party practice test, because the department warns that web-based tests are not generally accurate representations of the Idaho exam.

17. 17. When passing on a two lane road in Idaho, you must complete the pass before coming within how many feet of oncoming traffic?

    1. 50 feet
    2. 200 feet
    3. 100 feet
    4. 500 feet
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    200 feet. The handbook says to complete a pass before coming within 200 feet of oncoming traffic. One hundred feet is the no passing distance near an intersection, railroad crossing, or obstructed bridge or tunnel. Fifty feet leaves far too little room at highway speeds. Five hundred feet is the high beam dimming distance before meeting a vehicle, not the passing rule.

18. 18. On an Idaho two lane highway, a slow vehicle must turn off where safe to let others pass once it is delaying how many vehicles?

    1. One or more
    2. Five or more
    3. Ten or more
    4. Three or more
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    Three or more. Any vehicle moving slower than normal traffic that delays three or more other vehicles in a rural area or on a two lane highway must turn off the road wherever it is safe to let them pass. One vehicle is below that threshold. Five and ten are higher counts than the rule sets, so waiting for them would break the law. Slow moving vehicles also need the approved emblem.

19. 19. At what blood alcohol concentration is a driver under 21 considered to be driving under the influence in Idaho?

    1. .04 or more
    2. .08 or more
    3. .02 or more
    4. .10 or more
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    .02 or more. Idaho sets three BAC thresholds: .02 or more for drivers under 21, .04 or more for anyone operating a commercial vehicle, and .08 or more for drivers 21 or older. The .04 figure is the commercial vehicle limit, and .08 is the adult limit, so neither applies to an under 21 driver in a car. The figure .10 is not an Idaho legal limit; the handbook uses it only to say crash risk is six times as great at that level. A young driver can be over the limit after very little alcohol.

20. 20. What penalty may Idaho impose on a driver who collects 24 or more points in any 36 months?

    1. A 6 month suspension
    2. A 30 day suspension
    3. A 90 day suspension
    4. Permanent revocation of the license
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    A 6 month suspension. The highest tier in Idaho's point table is 24 or more points in any 36 months, which can bring a 6 month suspension. Thirty days applies at 12 to 17 points in 12 months, and 90 days at 18 to 23 points in 24 months. The point table does not list permanent revocation. Keeping points off your record through safe driving is the only sure way to avoid these steps.