Idaho Driver’s Knowledge Tests & License Practice Tests
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#1. Which is true about an administrative license suspension?
The Administrative License Suspension penalty is a civil penalty and is separate and apart from any criminal penalties imposed by the court system. If you receive an ALS, you must comply with the ALS requirements, and also appear in court on your appointed date regarding the criminal DUI charges brought against you.
#2. When should you use your high-beam headlights?
Only use high beams in dark areas where you cannot see the road surface ahead. Do not use high beams in fog, heavy rain, or snow, and when there is oncoming traffic.
You must lower your high-beam headlights to low beam when you are within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle or within 200 feet of a vehicle traveling ahead of you.
#3. What should you do if you miss your exit off of a freeway?
Never try to back up or turn around on a freeway. Go to the next exit.
#4. It is a hot day. You have a sleeping child under two years in the back seat. Can you park and leave the child alone in the car?
When it is hot outside, do not leave children or pets in a vehicle unattended.
On hot summer days, the inside of a car can become dangerously hot in a short period of time. One study found that with the windows up and the temperature outside at 94 degrees, the inside of a car can heat to 120 degrees in just 30 minutes, and up to 132 degrees after one hour.
#5. Where is a U-turn always illegal?
U-turns are prohibited in no-passing zones.
#6. What does this sign mean?
Cattle crossing.
This sign indicates a point where the stock may cross the road.
#7. When approaching a stationary emergency vehicle with flashing lights on a multi-lane highway, you must:
When you are approaching an emergency or police vehicle that is stopped with lights flashing, you are required to immediately reduce your speed below the posted speed limit and proceed with caution. If you are traveling on a road with two or more lanes traveling in the same direction, you are also required to change lanes into a lane that is not adjacent to the emergency vehicle as soon as possible, if it is safe to do so.
#8. You are on a two-way street, stopped at an intersection. Can you legally turn left on a red light into a one-way street?
You may turn left into a one-way street after stopping and yielding to cross traffic unless posted as no-left turns allowed.
Note, this turn may be illegal in other States.
#9. If your vehicle has Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS), why should you NOT pump the brakes?
This will defeat the system’s design, reduce the effectiveness of the ABS, and increase the distance required to stop the vehicle. The ABS system will only work with the brake pedal pushed down.
#10. You can legally park and leave your car:
Parking is not allowed on a sidewalk or in front of a driveway.
#11. What should you do if you encounter a severe dust storm that reduces your visibility to almost zero?
It is safest not to drive in fog, dust storms, or in heavy rain. If you must drive during these conditions, reduce your speed. If conditions get too bad, pull off the road and stop. Do not creep along – somebody else may crash into you. Also avoid using your four-way flashers while moving – other drivers may think you have stopped.
#12. If you are going to drive in heavy rain and want to avoid hydroplaning, the most important thing to check before getting behind the wheel is your:
To reduce the chances of hydroplaning, you should check tires and keep them properly inflated. Replace tires as soon as they become worn.
#13. You want to turn right ahead. There is a bicyclist just in front of you. What should you do?
If you are preparing for a right turn and a bicyclist is ahead of you, do not assume that you can beat the bicycle to the turn. Misjudgment can result in a broadside crash called the right hook. Avoid right-hook crashes by slowing and remaining behind the bicyclist until he rides past the point where you will turn. On streets with bike lanes, remember that you are turning across a dedicated travel lane. Always look for and expect bicyclists.
#14. When driving down a steep hill, it can be dangerous to:
Use a lower gear to control speeds while going down long hills. Never coast downhill by shifting into neutral or disengaging the clutch.
#15. What is an SR-22?
An SR-22 is a certified statement of liability insurance coverage from your insurer.
If your license was suspended for certain serious offenses, (reckless driving, driving under the influence, etc.) you must provide proof, for three years, that you are able to meet financial obligations arising from any accident.
If you violate Idaho’s no-insurance laws, you will – for a first offense – be required to provide proof of financial responsibility for one year. If you commit a second offense in a five-year period, you will be required to provide proof of financial responsibility for three years.
#16. When looking ahead while driving, you should:
Good drivers keep an eye on what is happening about 10 to 15 seconds ahead. That is about a block in city driving. By doing this, you can avoid the kind of last-minute lane changes, turns, and stops that often cause accidents.
#17. You are on a two-lane roadway with a center left-turn lane. If a school bus stops on the other side of the road and activates flashing red lights, you must:
Stop for a school bus that is loading or unloading students. On a two-lane road, both following and oncoming traffic must stop and remain stopped as long as the red lights near the top of the bus are flashing and/or the stop arm on the left side of the bus is extended. You must remain stopped until all children clear the roadway and the bus moves again.
On a highway with two or more lanes going each direction, oncoming traffic is not required to stop when meeting a school bus.
#18. Which of the following vehicles are required to stop at all railroad crossings?
Watch out for vehicles that must stop at crossings, be prepared to stop if you are following one.
All vehicles carrying hazardous materials must stop at all railroad crossings.
A school bus or transit bus must also come to a complete stop before crossing any railroad track.
#19. The following are true about large trucks except:
It is not true that they need less room to maneuver.
Large vehicles are more difficult to maneuver, are longer, heavier, and require much more room to turn.
This question asked which statement is wrong.
#20. Even if you do not see other vehicles around, you should signal:
Always signal before every lane change and before pulling away from the curb, even when you do not see other vehicles around.
#21. You approach this intersection. Which lane can you use for a right turn?
Always use traffic lanes as they are defined by pavement markings and road signs. When a lane is marked with a curved arrow and the word ONLY, you must turn in the direction of the arrow. Vehicles turning must remain in their lane of travel until after completing the turn.
#22. What does this sign mean?
The sign tells you that you can only a make left turn from this lane.
You must obey the sign in your lane. When the word ONLY is used, you must go in the direction the arrow points – there is no option.
#23. What does a sign with this shape mean?
Five-sided sign black on yellow is used only to warn of schools and school crossings. As you approach this sign, slow down and watch out for children, stopping as necessary. New fluorescent yellow-green signs may also be used.
You should learn to recognize road signs by color and shape as well as the messages or symbols they carry.
#24. If there is a sidewalk before you enter the street from a garage, you must:
You must stop immediately prior to driving onto a sidewalk or onto the sidewalk area.
Remember, when entering a street from an alley, driveway, or garage, you must stop and yield to pedestrians and other drivers.
#25. Driving under the influence of medication that impairs your ability to drive safely is:
Remember, it is illegal to drive under the influence of any drug which impairs your ability to drive safely. If you have to drive, you should avoid taking any drug that might hamper your ability to operate your vehicle.
When your doctor writes out a prescription, ask the doctor if it will make you drowsy or otherwise affect your driving. If so, let someone else drive while you are taking the drug.
Over-the-counter drugs include such things as pain relievers, lozenges, and cough and cold remedies. By law, these drugs must provide directions for use. Read the label. If driving is discouraged, don’t get behind the wheel.
| This Practice Test | |
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| Number of questions on each practice test: | 25 |
| Question pool: | 1,000+ |
| This is a randomized practice test | |
Facts about Your Idaho Driver’s Knowledge Tests
| DMV Knowledge Test for Learner’s Permit and Driver’s License | |
|---|---|
| Number of questions on exam: | 40 questions |
| Passing score: | 85 percent |
| Correct answers to pass: | 34 |
| Allotted time to complete test: | 25 minutes |
| Wait time before retest: | 3 days (There is a new fee for each test) |
This Idaho Practice Test
We have designed these practice tests to help you study for and pass the knowledge examination for a Class D (Non-Commercial) license or instruction permit in Idaho.
It has 25 questions drawn from a large bank of DMV questions and answers. Each one is specific to the traffic laws in the state of Idaho. It is, however, shorter than the actual knowledge test. We recommend taking at least a handful of tests to cover all items in the driver’s Handbook.
After each question, you will see the correct answer. If you answered a question incorrectly, there is a brief explanation for each question. Use the explanation to find more information in the Idaho Driver’s Handbook.
Remember, the actual examination and this Idaho practice test aim to check your knowledge of Idaho traffic laws, highway signs by shape and symbol, traffic signals, pavement markings, and equipment required on motor vehicles.
A practice test is not a cheat sheet and does not include all questions on the official knowledge test. Before taking the official test, you must study the Idaho Driver’s Manual.
The practice test, however, helps you prepare as much as possible and predict how likely you are to pass the Idaho knowledge examination.
1 Get the Driver’s Manual
Your first step is to get the latest version of the Driver’s Handbook from itd.idaho.gov. It would help if you only used the practice tests to verify your progress after studying the manual. Do not use the practice test as a replacement for the manual.
In the Driver’s Manual, you can find all the questions and answers you need to pass the written test for a class D license or instruction permit. It remains your best friend when studying for your first instruction permit.
Aim for a High Score on Each Practice Test
The number of questions on the real test in Idaho is 40, and the passing score is 85%, higher than in many other states. Only Maryland and Virginia have higher passing scores
You must correctly answer 34 out of the 40 questions, meaning you can only miss 6. With a poorly designed test and a high passing score, the Idaho knowledge test can be one of the hardest to pass, especially if you haven’t completed a classroom course.
It will help if you aim for the highest possible score on the practice tests. Take as many tests as you need, as often as you like.
On each test, you should make sure you truly understand why an answer is correct and why other options are incorrect.
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Known Issues with the Idaho Knowledge Test
Idaho DMV tends to use four choices for each test question. On a lengthy test, it can be easy to skip reading all of the choices carefully enough.
Idaho DMV also has a disclaimer at the beginning of the test saying that there may be more than one correct answer and that you must select the best answer.
Idah still uses “All of the above” as one alternative, meaning all alternatives can be correct, a test practice no other states use today.
A nervous test taker may identify the first alternative as correct and read no further.
The same is true for: “Both of the above.”
Remember to read all choices carefully.
You may also see “None of the above” as the last choice. This alternative is also a poorly designed question since it doesn’t check if you know the correct answer.
Even if it is less common, you may see a negative question that contains the word not or never. In this case, you must look for an incorrect statement. It is easy to forget this and pick the correct statement instead.
You can overcome these flaws by not rushing through the test, being alert, and ensuring you read everything.
More about the Idaho Knowledge Test
The test is available in English, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, French, Korean, Russian, Serbo-Croatian, Spanish, Vietnamese, and ASL (American Sign Language).
It is a closed-book test, meaning you cannot use any aid (written, audio, or electronic) while taking the exam.
If you fail the knowledge examination, you must wait at least three days before you can retake it. You must pay a new fee each time you take the test.
Who Must Take the Idaho Knowledge Test?
All new drivers applying for an original driver’s license must pass the knowledge exam.
If you are under 17 years old, you must complete a driver training program and comply with the Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) Program requirements. After the supervised instruction period, you must take and pass the written knowledge test before receiving your driver’s license.
If you are 17 years or older, the GDL requirements don’t apply. You start the application process by taking the written knowledge test and a vision screening at a county sheriff’s office.
You must pass a Class D written knowledge test when transferring from another state, U.S. Territory, or the District of Columbia. Unlike many other states, DMV does not waive the written test for drivers with out-of-state driver’s licenses.
You must also pass all tests with a foreign driver’s license.
If you let your Idaho Driver’s license expire for 25 months or more, you must also retake the knowledge test.
Idaho Graduated Driver’s License (GDL) program
Anyone under 17 years who applies for their first driver’s license in Idaho must complete an approved driver’s training program and comply with the requirements of the GDL Program.
Unlike other states, Idaho does not require you to pass the written test before issuing a permit under this program (the test comes later).
The first permits are the Driver Training (DT) and the Supervised Instruction Permit (SIP). They allow anyone at least 14 1/2 years and under 17 to attend public school or a private driver’s training program. You must have your DT permit before taking any DT class.
The training program consists of a required 1,800 minutes (30 hours) of classroom instruction, 360 minutes (6 hours) of in-car observation in a DT car, and 360 minutes (6 hours) of behind-the-wheel driving with a DT instructor.
While enrolled in a training class, the DT permit allows you to drive while a training instructor supervises. When you have completed the program, the instructor will release the permit, and it becomes a Supervised Instruction Permit.
In this next phase, you can practice your driving skills when accompanied by any licensed driver at least 21 years old and occupying the front seat beside you (no other passengers are allowed in the front seat).
While You Hold an Idaho Supervised Instruction Permit
You cannot drive alone. You must always be supervised by an adult at least 21 years with a valid driver’s license.
All passengers must wear seat belts or child restraints. Only the supervising driver can sit beside you in the front seat.
You must observe all laws regarding alcohol and other intoxicating substances.
You must complete a minimum 6-month, violation-free supervised instruction period and log at least 50 hours of driving practice. 10 of these 50 hours must be at night.
If you violate any traffic laws while you practice driving under this program, DMV will cancel your SIP. After the cancellation, you must reapply for a new SIP, and the six months of supervised driving start over again.
Only after meeting these requirements under GDL will you be allowed to take the Idaho knowledge test.
You can schedule your road skills test if you pass the knowledge test.
After passing all tests, DMV will issue an Idaho Driver’s License.
