Idaho DMV Practice Test - Free 20 Questions

Question 1

What does an orange-colored road sign generally indicate?

Accepted Answer

Construction, maintenance, or emergency operations ahead.

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A school zone is ahead.

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A railroad crossing is ahead.

Question 2

A broken yellow line beside a solid yellow line means:

Accepted Answer

Passing is permitted from the lane next to the broken line.

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Passing is permitted from the lane next to the solid line.

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Passing on the left is permitted from either direction.

Question 3

You may cross a dashed white line:

Accepted Answer

When it is safe to change lanes.

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Only during daylight hours.

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At any time.

Question 4

What does a posted speed limit represent?

Accepted Answer

The maximum legal speed under ideal conditions.

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The exact speed you must always drive to avoid a ticket.

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Only a suggested speed to follow.

Question 5

What should you do before making a turn?

Accepted Answer

Signal your intent a few seconds before turning.

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Turn the wheel immediately without signaling.

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Increase your speed then turn.

Question 6

Which signal indicates you should slow down and proceed with caution through an intersection?

Accepted Answer

A flashing yellow light.

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A flashing red light.

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A solid yellow light.

Question 7

When the driver behind you signals they want to pass, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Slow down to allow space in front of your vehicle for a safe pass.

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Speed up to prevent them from passing.

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Maintain exactly the same speed.

Question 8

What does a steady green traffic light at an intersection mean?

Accepted Answer

May drive through the intersection if the road is clear.

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Must slow down and prepare to stop.

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Must stop and check for oncoming traffic before proceeding.

Question 9

How should you drive in fog to reduce risk?

Accepted Answer

Reduce speed, drive cautiously, and use low-beam headlights.

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Use high beams to see farther.

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Use hazard lights only.

Question 10

What best ensures safety when backing a vehicle?

Accepted Answer

Check behind the vehicle on foot before getting in.

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Check rearview mirrors only.

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Honk immediately before reversing.

Question 11

What have studies shown about wearing a seat belt properly?

Accepted Answer

It reduces the risk of serious injury in a crash.

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It increases the chance of fatality.

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It reduces damage to your vehicle.

Question 12

Which activities can cause distracted driving?

Accepted Answer

Eating, drinking, smoking, talking or texting, changing the radio.

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Only texting.

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Only adjusting the radio.

Question 13

To help prevent fatigue on a long trip, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Stop and rest approximately every two hours.

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Do arm exercises every hour.

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Drive with one eye open at a time.

Question 14

Approximately how far might a fully loaded tractor-trailer traveling 55 mph take to stop?

Accepted Answer

Up to 400 feet.

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About 50 feet.

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About 125 feet.

Question 15

Regarding pedestrians, what is the driver's responsibility?

Accepted Answer

Do everything possible to avoid striking a pedestrian and yield the right-of-way.

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Only yield if the pedestrian is in a marked crosswalk.

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Assume pedestrians must yield to vehicles.

Question 16

What factor significantly affects your ability to stop a vehicle?

Accepted Answer

Road conditions (wet, icy, gravel)

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Signal lights ahead

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Time of day only

Question 17

Is it legal to cross a double solid yellow centerline to pass another vehicle?

Accepted Answer

No.

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Yes.

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Only if there is no oncoming traffic.

Question 18

How should you respond when near a blind pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog?

Accepted Answer

Slow down, yield the right-of-way, and be prepared to stop.

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Take the right-of-way because vehicles have priority.

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Proceed normally without slowing down.

Question 19

What effect does alcohol have on reflexes and reaction time?

Accepted Answer

Slows reflexes and reaction time.

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Puts you to sleep.

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Wakes you up.

Question 20

If an aggressive driver cuts you off, what is the safest reaction?

Accepted Answer

Stay calm and move out of the aggressive driver's way.

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Flash your lights to let them know they are wrong.

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Speed up and try to retaliate.

Question 1 of 20

What does an orange-colored road sign generally indicate?