Idaho permit practice: 20 free questions
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Written from Idaho Driver’s Handbook (JULY 2026). Independently checked .
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Correct answer: A. A driver-training instructor.
During the course, the training permit authorizes driving with the instructor. The supervised instruction period follows course completion.
Source: Idaho Driver’s Handbook — Driver training permits, PDF page 15. Checked .
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Correct answer: B. 18.
The Class D instruction-permit route for applicants 17 and older requires a licensed adult age 18 or older.
Source: Idaho Driver’s Handbook — Class D instruction permits, PDF page 16. Checked .
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Correct answer: C. Continue moving to clear the intersection safely.
Do not stop in crossing traffic’s path after entering. Finish clearing the intersection.
Source: Idaho Driver’s Handbook — Traffic signals — Yellow light, PDF page 55. Checked .
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Correct answer: A. Yield to opposing traffic and people in crosswalks first.
A flashing yellow arrow allows a turn after yielding. It does not provide a protected path.
Source: Idaho Driver’s Handbook — Traffic signals — Flashing yellow arrow, PDF page 56. Checked .
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Correct answer: B. As a four-way stop.
When the signal fails, every approaching driver must use the four-way-stop procedure.
Source: Idaho Driver’s Handbook — Traffic signals — Malfunction, PDF page 56. Checked .
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Correct answer: C. Yes, when the turn can be made safely.
A safe driveway turn is an exception to the crossing restriction. Passing across double yellow lines is still prohibited.
Source: Idaho Driver’s Handbook — Pavement markings — Double yellow, PDF page 58. Checked .
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Correct answer: A. No; lane changes are prohibited there.
Double white lines prohibit a lane change across them.
Source: Idaho Driver’s Handbook — Pavement markings — Double white, PDF page 59. Checked .
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Correct answer: B. No; it is reserved for the permitted turning movements.
The shared lane serves turns rather than through travel. Do not interfere with another driver preparing to turn there.
Source: Idaho Driver’s Handbook — Pavement markings — Shared lanes, PDF page 58. Checked .
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Correct answer: C. Five seconds.
Signal for five seconds or longer before changing freeway lanes or taking an exit.
Source: Idaho Driver’s Handbook — Changing lanes, PDF page 85. Checked .
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Correct answer: A. The vehicle on your right.
For simultaneous arrivals, the left-hand driver yields to the right-hand driver.
Source: Idaho Driver’s Handbook — Yielding to other drivers, PDF page 75. Checked .
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Correct answer: B. Stop or yield to traffic coming from either side.
At an uncontrolled T-intersection, turning traffic must let traffic on the continuing road pass.
Source: Idaho Driver’s Handbook — Yielding to other drivers, PDF page 75. Checked .
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Correct answer: C. Before crossing the sidewalk, then yield.
Stop before the sidewalk so you can protect pedestrians and check road traffic.
Source: Idaho Driver’s Handbook — Stopping — Driveway, PDF page 70. Checked .
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Correct answer: A. Stop and remain stopped until the bus signals end and children are clear.
Traffic in both directions must stop on a two-lane roadway. Wait for the children as well as the bus signals.
Source: Idaho Driver’s Handbook — Stopping — School buses, PDF page 70. Checked .
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Correct answer: B. 18 inches.
Park parallel and within eighteen inches of the curb or road edge, facing the direction of traffic.
Source: Idaho Driver’s Handbook — Parking, PDF page 80. Checked .
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Correct answer: C. 15 feet.
Leave at least fifteen feet around the hydrant for emergency access.
Source: Idaho Driver’s Handbook — No-parking zones, PDF page 81. Checked .
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Correct answer: A. Pull off to let them pass.
A slower vehicle delaying three or more vehicles must use a safe turnout to release the queue.
Source: Idaho Driver’s Handbook — Slow-moving vehicle, PDF page 79. Checked .
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Correct answer: B. Three seconds.
Use a gap of at least three seconds, adding more time for high speeds or poor weather.
Source: Idaho Driver’s Handbook — Following distances, PDF page 79. Checked .
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Correct answer: C. Keep it off.
Direct speed control is safer when traction is poor. Avoid cruise control on wet or icy pavement.
Source: Idaho Driver’s Handbook — Fog, smoke, dust or rain, PDF page 110. Checked .
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Correct answer: A. The space behind it for children and small obstacles.
Objects close behind the vehicle can be hidden from the driver’s seat. Check that space before entering.
Source: Idaho Driver’s Handbook — Backing, PDF page 82. Checked .
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Correct answer: B. Low enough to hear sirens and other warning sounds.
Important warning sounds may come from outside the car. Keep the stereo from masking them.
Source: Idaho Driver’s Handbook — Ways to keep from getting distracted, PDF page 92. Checked .
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