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An unrelated licensing-source disagreement remains unresolved. The reviewed test count and passing rules below do not establish your eligibility to apply.

Reviewed test format

40 questions. At least 34 correct overall (calculated from the sourced passing rule); calculated maximum of 6 mistakes overall.

Test format details: The Class D knowledge test has 40 questions and permits up to six errors. The manual expresses the pass rule as an error allowance rather than a stated pass count or percentage.

Official source · PDF page 32

Questions: 40

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Maximum errors: 6

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Rule: unresolved source disagreement

The handbook provides five days after the 18th birthday, while the current young-drivers page says at age 18 for the younger training-permit group. Both give 180 days for applicants age 17½ or older; the birthday expiration difference is unresolved.

The handbook says a driver-training permit expires five days after the holder’s 18th birthday, or after 180 days for people age 17½ or older. The current young-drivers page instead says expiry is at age 18 for ages 14½–17½; the five-day difference is unresolved.

Official source · PDF page 15

Driver-training permits expire at age 18 for people age 14½ to 17½; 180 days from issuance for those age 17½ or older.

Official source

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You approach a steady red traffic light. What is your first required action?

Question 1 of 40

Answer: A. Make a complete stop.

A steady red requires a stop. Any permitted turn comes after stopping and yielding.

Source: Idaho Driver’s Handbook — Traffic signals — Steady red, PDF page 55. Checked .

How should you respond to a flashing red light?

Question 2 of 40

Answer: B. Stop, then proceed when the way is safe.

Treat the flashing red as a stop requirement before choosing a safe gap.

Source: Idaho Driver’s Handbook — Traffic signals — Flashing red, PDF page 55. Checked .

The light turns yellow as you approach. You can stop safely. What should you do?

Question 3 of 40

Answer: A. Stop before entering the intersection.

Yellow warns that red is coming. Stop when you can do so safely.

Source: Idaho Driver’s Handbook — Traffic signals — Yellow, PDF page 55. Checked .

A traffic signal flashes yellow. How should you proceed?

Question 4 of 40

Answer: B. Slow down and continue carefully.

Flashing yellow calls for caution. It does not by itself require a stop.

Source: Idaho Driver’s Handbook — Traffic signals — Flashing yellow, PDF page 55. Checked .

A broken yellow line is next to your lane. What does it allow?

Question 5 of 40

Answer: A. Passing when conditions make it safe.

The broken line allows a passing opportunity. Visibility, space, and approaching traffic still control whether it is safe.

Source: Idaho Driver’s Handbook — Pavement markings — Dashed yellow, PDF page 58. Checked .

At an all-way stop, another driver stopped before you. Who should proceed first?

Question 6 of 40

Answer: B. The driver who stopped first.

All drivers must stop. The earlier arrival normally proceeds before a later arrival.

Source: Idaho Driver’s Handbook — Yielding to other drivers, PDF page 75. Checked .

You are turning left and an oncoming car is close enough to create a conflict. What should you do?

Question 7 of 40

Answer: C. Wait for the oncoming car.

A left turn must wait for approaching traffic that is too close for a safe turn.

Source: Idaho Driver’s Handbook — Yielding to other drivers, PDF page 76. Checked .

Your signal is green, but traffic leaves no space beyond the intersection. What should you do?

Question 8 of 40

Answer: C. Wait before entering.

A green signal is not permission to block the junction. Wait until you can cross completely.

Source: Idaho Driver’s Handbook — Traffic signals — Green circular, PDF page 56. Checked .

Which direction do vehicles travel around the central island?

Question 9 of 40

Answer: B. Counterclockwise.

Enter toward the right and circulate counterclockwise around the island.

Source: Idaho Driver’s Handbook — Roundabouts, PDF page 62. Checked .

A pedestrian is crossing at an unmarked crosswalk. What should you do?

Question 10 of 40

Answer: B. Yield as you would at a marked crosswalk.

A crosswalk does not need paint for pedestrians to have priority.

Source: Idaho Driver’s Handbook — Pedestrians and right of way, PDF page 75. Checked .

An ambulance approaches using its siren and red lights. What should you do?

Question 11 of 40

Answer: A. Move to the right edge and stop safely.

Give the emergency vehicle a clear path by pulling right and stopping safely.

Source: Idaho Driver’s Handbook — Stopping — Emergency vehicles, PDF page 70. Checked .

Before changing lanes, what check is needed in addition to using your mirrors?

Question 12 of 40

Answer: A. Look over your shoulder toward the lane you want.

Mirrors do not show every blind spot. A shoulder check helps find nearby vehicles and bicycles.

Source: Idaho Driver’s Handbook — Starting out — Five-step procedure, PDF page 87. Checked .

Where should you position your vehicle for an ordinary right turn without other lane directions?

Question 13 of 40

Answer: C. Near the right edge of the roadway.

Starting near the right edge helps you avoid a wide turn across other lanes.

Source: Idaho Driver’s Handbook — Right turns, PDF page 73. Checked .

For an ordinary right turn with no signs allowing other lanes, where should you finish?

Question 14 of 40

Answer: A. In the right lane.

Keep the turn close to the right edge instead of swinging across traffic lanes.

Source: Idaho Driver’s Handbook — Right turns, PDF page 73. Checked .

As you use an acceleration lane to enter a highway, what speed should you aim for?

Question 15 of 40

Answer: A. A speed near that of highway traffic, when safe.

Matching the traffic stream makes it easier to join a safe gap.

Source: Idaho Driver’s Handbook — Entering a freeway, PDF page 84. Checked .

Should you routinely stop at the end of a highway entrance ramp?

Question 16 of 40

Answer: C. No, stop only if it becomes necessary.

Use the ramp to prepare for a safe merge. An unnecessary stop makes joining moving traffic harder.

Source: Idaho Driver’s Handbook — Possible entrance problems, PDF page 84. Checked .

How should you prepare for a highway exit?

Question 17 of 40

Answer: A. Move into the proper lane early enough for safe lane changes.

Advance planning avoids rushed changes near the exit.

Source: Idaho Driver’s Handbook — Leaving the freeway, PDF page 86. Checked .

You park facing downhill beside a curb. Where should the front wheels point?

Question 18 of 40

Answer: A. Toward the curb.

Turning toward the curb helps direct a rolling vehicle away from moving traffic.

Source: Idaho Driver’s Handbook — Parking on a hill or incline, PDF page 81. Checked .

You park facing uphill beside a curb. Where should the front wheels point?

Question 19 of 40

Answer: C. Away from the curb.

With the wheels turned away, a slight backward roll brings a tire against the curb.

Source: Idaho Driver’s Handbook — Parking on a hill or incline, PDF page 81. Checked .

You park on a hill where there is no curb. Which way should you turn the wheels?

Question 20 of 40

Answer: B. Right, toward the road edge.

The wheels should guide a rolling vehicle away from the center of the road.

Source: Idaho Driver’s Handbook — Parking on a hill or incline, PDF page 81. Checked .

While you are enrolled in driver training, who must supervise driving under the DT permit?

Question 21 of 40

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 .

A 17-year-old is practicing with a Class D instruction permit, not a supervised training permit. What is the minimum age of the licensed accompanying adult?

Question 22 of 40

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 .

A light changes to yellow while your car is already in the intersection. What should you do?

Question 23 of 40

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 .

How should you turn under a flashing yellow arrow?

Question 24 of 40

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 .

All traffic lights at an intersection are out. How should you handle the intersection?

Question 25 of 40

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 .

May you cross double yellow center lines to turn left into a driveway?

Question 26 of 40

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 .

Two solid white lines separate your lane from the next lane. May you cross them to change lanes?

Question 27 of 40

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 .

A center lane serves left turns in both directions. May you travel along it to bypass a queue?

Question 28 of 40

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 .

What is the minimum time to signal before a freeway lane change?

Question 29 of 40

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 .

You and a car on your right reach a four-way stop together. Which vehicle goes first after stopping?

Question 30 of 40

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 .

Your road ends at an unsigned T-intersection. What must you do?

Question 31 of 40

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 .

You leave a driveway across a sidewalk. Where must you stop?

Question 32 of 40

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 .

On a two-lane road, a bus is unloading children with flashing red lights. What must you do?

Question 33 of 40

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 .

What is the maximum curb distance for parking along a public road?

Question 34 of 40

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 .

What minimum distance must you leave from a fire hydrant when parking?

Question 35 of 40

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 .

You are driving slowly on a rural two-lane highway and delaying three vehicles. What should you do when a safe place is available?

Question 36 of 40

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 .

Under good conditions, what minimum following interval does the handbook recommend?

Question 37 of 40

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 .

The road is wet and slick. What should you do with cruise control?

Question 38 of 40

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 .

Before getting into a car you plan to reverse, what should you check?

Question 39 of 40

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 .

How should you set the audio volume while driving?

Question 40 of 40

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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