Idaho DMV Practice Test - Free 20 Questions

Question 1

Railroad crossings should always be considered:

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Dangerous.

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Safe to cross at all times.

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Places to park temporarily.

Question 2

Which statement about driving in changing weather is true?

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A sudden change in weather requires a change in driving habits.

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You should always drive faster in rain and fog.

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Be less aware of vehicles behind you in inclement weather.

Question 3

Drivers who eat and drink while driving:

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Have trouble driving slowly.

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Are better drivers because they are not hungry.

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Make no driving errors.

Question 4

If you pass your exit on the interstate, you should:

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Make a U-turn to go back to the exit.

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Quickly cut across traffic to make your turn.

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Continue driving and use the next exit.

Question 5

When is driving below the speed limit illegal?

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When driving slowly disrupts the normal traffic flow.

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Only in rural areas.

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When in heavy construction traffic.

Question 6

Where is passing not permitted?

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On a hill or curve where you cannot see ahead.

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When a school bus is stopped and its lights are flashing.

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When approaching an intersection.

Question 7

To prepare for any hazards ahead on the road, you should:

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Stare straight ahead at all times.

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Continually scan the entire road and all roadsides.

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Drive with your left foot resting lightly on the brake pedal.

Question 8

When approaching an uncontrolled intersection, a driver should:

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Stop at the intersection, check in all directions, and proceed.

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Yield to all other drivers.

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Maintain their speed and proceed.

Question 9

When stopped on an incline, you should allow a larger space cushion in front of your vehicle because:

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The vehicle ahead may roll backward when traffic moves again.

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It is required by law to stop farther back.

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You should always leave extra room only at stop signs.

Question 10

At a four-way stop, if two drivers arrive at the same time, who has the right-of-way?

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The driver on the right.

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The driver on the left.

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The larger vehicle

Question 11

What can happen if you drink alcohol while taking prescription or over-the-counter medication?

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The combination could multiply the effects of the alcohol or medicine.

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The medicine reduces the effect of the alcohol.

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The alcohol will help the medicine cure a cold.

Question 12

Drivers may not pass from either side of which centerline marking?

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Double solid yellow line.

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Combination solid and broken yellow line.

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Single broken yellow line.

Question 13

What is the best response to being tailgated?

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Change lanes or gradually slow to encourage them to pass.

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Slam on your brakes to make them back off.

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Speed up to increase the distance between you and them.

Question 14

What does an orange-colored road sign generally indicate?

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Construction

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A school zone is ahead.

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A railroad crossing is ahead.

Question 15

Why must you use extra caution around a pedestrian carrying a white cane?

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They are likely blind.

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They are a police officer.

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They are deaf.

Question 16

Which activities can cause distracted driving?

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Eating

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Only adjusting the radio.

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Only texting.

Question 17

You may legally pass on the right when:

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Even if it means driving off the pavement.

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On a narrow bridge.

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If the vehicle ahead is waiting to turn left and there is an available passing lane.

Question 18

How should you check your blind spot before changing lanes?

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Glance over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move.

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Only use your left side mirror.

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Only use the rearview mirror.

Question 19

What is the primary safety benefit of wearing a seat belt?

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Reduces the risk of injury or death in a crash.

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Helps maintain control of the vehicle on winding roads.

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Helps maintain control of the vehicle on rough roads.

Question 20

When roads are slippery, what should you do?

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Slow down.

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Drive more quickly to get through the slippery area sooner.

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Maintain the posted speed limit regardless of conditions.

Question 1 of 20

Railroad crossings should always be considered: