Idaho law requires you to maintain a speed that is _____________ at all times
REASONABLE AND PRUDENT
When driving at night, the distance you can see ahead is
350 feet with high beams and 100 feet with low beams
If you are being followed too closely by other drivers, you should
move into the right lane and let them pass you.
As you approach a school bus with flashing red lights that is stopped to pick up or drop off children, you must
Stop
To reduce the chances of hydroplaning, you should
Slow down in rainstorms
When you approach a snowplow truck in winter driving, you should
Remain two car lengths distance for ever 10 mph you drive.
Backing of a vehicle is always prohibited
On controlled-access highways
On expressways
And on freeways
When slowing down or stopping, you must
use an arm signal to alert the driver behind you or use the brake-operated signal lights to alert the driver behind you
For an extra margin of safety, increase the usual three-second following distance
At high speeds and in bad weather
If the traffic signals at an intersection are not operating, treat the intersection as an
All-Way stop
When parking on a public road, you must park parallel to and within ___________ inched of the curb or edge of the roadway
18
Passing is prohibited when you are in or approaching the following areas, except
within 300 feet of an intersection unless otherwise indicated by traffic control devices.
To avoid a collision, you should NOT
Move fast by removing your seat belt
In a roundabout, drivers must ______________ whether they need to make a right turn, a left turn, or a u-turn or continue forward
Turn right and then merge into traffic
Median crossovers on freeways and interstate highways are intended for use by
Emergency vehicles
Which of the following can be considered a legal parking zone
The curb or edge of a public road
When there is a sign with two people crossing, what it's name
A school zone ahead
When there is a sign with a large arrow and a smaller arrow joining it, what's it used for?
Traffic merging ahead
Things that can distract you from the road include
Text messaging and talking on the phone
To exit a freeway, you must use
A deceleration lane
What does a V-shaped pattern on a barricade mean
Proceed no farther
If you exit a freeway at a SPUI interchange by mistake and wish to return to the freeway, you must
Turn left or right onto the intersecting road and find a safe place to turn around
Which of the following statements about Idaho speed limits on an interstate highway is correct
The maximum speed is 75 for passenger vehicles and 65-70 for commercial vehicles
If you are approached by an emergency or police vehicle sounding a siren or flashing red or blue lights, you must ____________ until the emergency vehicle has passed you
Immediately pull over and stop
Be prepared to react promptly to emergencies by driving with your hands placed on the steering wheel at approximately
The nine o'clock and three o'clock positions
Which of the following statements about passing a vehicle is correct
At speeds 55 mph or higher it's legal to exceed the speed limit 15 mph if the vehicle your passing is under the speed limit and your on a two lane roadway
When an animal moves into the path of your vehicle quickly and unexpectedly, you should
Concentrate on keeping control of your vehicle
If you plan to turn just beyond an intersection, when should you signal
Just after you pass through the intersection
You must dim your headlamps 500 feet before meeting another vehicle and ___________ before overtaking another vehicle
200 feet
When you make a U-turn near a hill or curve, the law requires that you be able to see
500 feet in either direction
To avoid a collision
Try to keep a space cushion
You must allow a safe distance of at least _________ when passing a bicycle traveling in the same direction
3 feet
When approaching or driving through a work zone, you should not
Weave from lane to lane
Which of the following is NOT a true statement about safety belts?
You will be trapped after an accident if you wear a safety belt
When you approach a roundabout, enter to the ________ of the central island
Right
Steam coming from underneath the hood of your vehicle may mean that
Your cooling system has overheated
When you see a flashing yellow signal at an intersection, you should
Slow down and proceed through the intersection carefully
If you start to skid, you should
Ease your foot of the gas, and carefully steer to the direction in which you want the car to go
When passing in rural areas, you must pay more attention to
Unmarked railroad crossings and hidden intersections
Which of the following statements about freeways is NOT correct
You should cross a solid line immediately after entering or before exiting the freeway
When a highway is divided into two roadways by a median or barrier
You must not drive across the median or barrier except at an approved crossover
Freeway signs that are electronic are called
Dynamic message signs
On steep mountain grades, ___________ are designed to stop runaway vehicles safely without injuring drivers or passengers
Escape ramps
If you have suddenly lost control of your vehicle, you should
Ease your foot off the gas pedal
When you are under emotional or physical stress while driving a vehicle, it is better to
Stop driving or have someone else drive
If a car approaches you with its high beams on, you should _________ to prevent being temporarily blinded
Look towards the right edge of the road
You are moving through an intersection with a green signal when a pedestrian starts to cross your path against a red signal. What is the first thing you should do?
Warn the pedestrian with your horn
If you are about to pass a bicycle to your right and an oncoming vehicle is approaching you on your left, you should
Slow down and let the car pass
If you approach an intersection at which the traffic lights are not working, you must _________ before entering the intersection and then yield the right-of-Way
Come to a complete stop
On two-lane highways, you are allowed to pass
When there is a dashed line on your side of the center divided line
When there are three or more lanes going in the same direction on a highway, the smoothest flow of traffic is usually in the
Middle lanes
If you are driving on a highway in heavy rain, you must slow down to avoid
Hydroplaning
What is the hand signal for a right turn
Hand and arm extended upward
If you are approaching an intersection and see a steady yellow light you must
Stop
While you are driving a vehicle that does NOT have an anti-lock bra king system (ABS), your brakes fail. What should you do first
Shift into lower gear
If you start to feel drowsy while driving, you should
Pull over and take a nap
You are in an intersection, about to turn left. The traffic light changes to yellow. What should you do?
Turn left
When stopped for a traffic violation, which of the following documents must be provided by the driver?
Vehicle registration
Drivers license
Proof of insurance
When following a large truck or bus, avoid the blind spots
On each side and behind the vehicle
Rumble strips use vibrations and sounds to alert drowsy or inattentive drivers that they are
Approaching a stop sign or signal
If an emergency vehicle is approaching you with a siren and flashing lights on, you must
Pull over to the right edge of the road
While driving in a roundabout, you are approached by an emergency vehicle using a siren, air horn, or a flashing red or blue light. What should you do?
Continue to your exit, then pull over to the right
Vehicles approaching a roundabout must
Yield to the traffic in the roundabout
When making a left turn at a controlled intersection, you must yield to
Oncoming traffic
A single solid white line across a road at an intersection means that you must____________for a traffic signal or sign
Stop behind the line
When turning left from a one-Way road onto another one-Way road
Turn into the nearest left lane
When both a solid and a dashed yellow line separate opposing lanes of traffic, you must NOT pass
If the solid yellow line is on your side
If a blind pedestrian with a white cane or a guide dog is waiting at a crosswalk, you must not
Use your horn or rev your engine
_________ are the most frequent type of crashes on interstates
Rear-end collisions
A curb painted with yellow stripes indicates that you
May not park there
If traffic from another roadway is merging onto the roadway you are traveling on, you should
A just your speed and position to allow the traffic to merge
If a bicycle on your right reaches an intersection at the same time as you do, you should
Yield to the bicycle
A sign with black lettering on an orange background is
A construction sign
At an intersection, there is a red arrow signal pointing in the direction of the turn you plan to make. What should you do
Stop
When you see the letters "RR" painted on the pavement, you are approaching
A railroad crossing
When making a right turn from a four-lane divided highway, enter the right lane well in advance of the turn and make
A tight turn into the right lane of the cross street
When turning in sharp corners, you should turn the steering wheel with the_____________ technique
Hand-over-hand
If you are being followed too closely (tailgated), you should
slow down and encourage the driver behind you to pass
To avoid a skid, what should you do before entering a curve?
Reduce your speed
If you are stopped at a traffic light and another vehicle is approaching you from behind at high speed, you should
Move your vehicle forward
When approaching an intersection at which there are no sign or traffic lights, you must
Yield to vehicles on the right
When a truck is trying to pass your vehicle, you can help the truck driver by
Keeping to the far side of your lane and reducing your speed slightly
When is it legal to use the shoulder of a road for passing another vehicle?
Never
When entering an interstate highway from an acceleration lane
Keep pace with other traffic or obey posted speed limits
Which of the following is NOT a proper step for parallel parking?
Back up quickly, turning your steering wheel to the left to aim the back of your vehicle toward the front of the vehicle behind you
You must avoid___________while crossing railroad tracks
Stopping or shifting gears
Do not make a U-turn on a curve or near the top of a hill if you cannot be seen by
Drivers approaching from either direction
While you are driving, if you need to read a map or directions, you should
Pull over to the side of the road in a safe place and then read the map
Large flashing arrow panels may be used in work zones at any time to
Guide drivers into certain traffic lanes
Which of the following statements about turns is true
Start from the lane closest to where you want to go
A center lane between lanes of traffic traveling in opposite directions may be designated for
Left turns only
Which of the following statements on lane markings is true
A solid white line between lanes of traffic means that you should stay in your lane unless a special situation requires you to change lanes.
When you want to enter a freeway, you should
Enter the freeway at or near the speed of the freeway traffic
When you are traveling on a two-lane road and a vehicle ahead of you stops for a pedestrian, you must
Not pass the stopped vehicle
If the traffic signals at an intersection are not operating, great the intersection as an
All-Way stop
When there is no traffic on either side of the road, you can turn your vehicle around with
A three-point turn
Construction signs in work zones are usually
Orange
Motorists entering a highway from an entrance ramp must yield the right-of-Way to
Traffic already traveling on the highway
A flashing red traffic light should be treated as
A stop sign
A roundabout is a circular intersection in which vehicles travel around a center island in _______________direction
A counterclockwise
When going down a steep hill, you should
Shift into a lower gift
If you are signaled by a flag person at or near a railroad crossing or construction site, you must
Follow the flag person's signals no matter which lane you are in
You must not use _____________ to exit a freeway even in a traffic jam
The shoulder
Which of the following statements about roundabouts is FALSE
Always enter the roundabout to the left and proceed on the left side of the central island
A dashed yellow line alongside a solid yellow line indicates that
Passing is permitted on the side of the dashed line but not on the side of the solid line
If there are no reduced speed limit posted at work zones, you should
Obey the usual maximum speed limit
If there are no traffic signals, you must slow down or stop for pedestrians in
An unmarked crosswalk
A marked crosswalk
An intersection
When you see a yield sign, you must
Slow down and yield the right-of-Way to vehicles and pedestrians
If you start to skid, you must
Ease your foot off the gas and carefully steer in the direction in which you want the car to go
As you enter an acceleration lane_______________to match that of vehicles on the freeway
Increase your speed
What is an uncontrolled intersection?
An intersection that is not protected by traffic signs or traffic lights
If someone is following you too closely (tailgating you), you should
Slow down and encourage the driver to pass
Before passing another vehicle
Look ahead for road conditions and traffic
To prevent drowsiness in continuous driving on an interstate high, you should
Keep shifting your eyes
What should you do if you miss your exit on an expressway
Continue on to the next exit
Double solid white lines on the road separate tow lanes of traffic
Moving in the same direction
If you spot a slow-moving vehicle in your lane, you should
Adjust your speed and slow down safely
Before you enter an intersection, you must look for
Pedestrians
Vehicles approaching from left and right
Which of the following are used as left-edge lines on divided highways
Single solid yellow lines
A two-headed arrow with one head pointing straight ahead and the other pointing to the left means that you may
Either proceed straight ahead or turn left
If you are being passed, you should_____________ until the pass is complete
Not increase your speed
The only vehicles that are allowed to aback up on freeways and expressways are
Emergency vehicles
The right lane on a freeway should remain open for _____________ as much as possible
Traffic entering and leaving freeway
The vision test for the driver's license evaluates
Visual acuity
Depth and color perception
Peripheral vision
On two-lane road where traffic moves in opposite directions, you may pass on the left only when
A dashed yellow line is next to your lane
On a road with three or more lanes traveling in the same direction, stay in the _____________except to pass
Middle lanes
If you are on a single-or two-lane road and come to an intersection with divided highway or roadway with three or more lanes, you must
Yield the right-of-Way to traffic on the main road
On multi lane roads, you should avoid driving close to other vehicles because
Someone may crowd your lane
You should use your high-beam headlights
On unfamiliar roads
When driving in construction areas
When there may be people alongside the road
All regulatory devices on the road tell you
To stop, proceed in a certain direction, or limit your speed
If you are the first person to come upon the scene of a collision, what should you do
Pull your vehicle off the road
Notify the police
Warn other traffic
If a railroad crossing has only a crossbuck sign and no warning signals, you should
Slow down and proceed with caution
When passing a truck or other commercial motor vehicle, you must watch out for ________________of the truck
The side, rear, and front no-zones
You must allow a minimum safe distance of ___________ when passing a bicycle
3 feet
Which of the following statements about parking is FALSE
It is legal to park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant
A flashing yellow light used mostly on tow trucks and slow-moving vehicles requires other drivers to
Slow down
If two vehicles approach an uncontrolled intersection (no signs or signals) at about the same time, the vehicle ______________has the right-of-way
On the right
When passing a stopped emergency vehicle, you must
Slow down and move into a non-adjacent lane
When entering an intersection to make a left turn, you must yield the right-of-Way to
Pedestrians
Vehicles already in the intersection
Oncoming traffic
When it is raining or the road is wet, you must reduce your speed to avoid
Hydroplaning
On the highway with four or more lanes, slower traffic should always use
The rightmost lane
The distance that your vehicle travels between the time that you recognize a hazard and the time that you start to apply the brakes is known as
Reaction distance
Headrest should be adjusted so that the head restraint contacts the back of the head. This prevents
Neck injuries if you are hit from behind
On a multi lane roadway with several lanes in one direction, you must use_____________ for passing
The middle and left lanes
Double solid yellow lines separate tow lanes of traffic
Moving in opposite directions
Where there are four or more lanes with traffic moving in opposite directions, what do double solid yellow lines mark?
The center of the roadway
In business or residential areas, you must signal for at least _____________ before you start to change lanes
100 feet
Your___________keeps your head and chest from striking the dashboard or windshield in a collision
Shoulder belt
When two vehicles meet on a steep mountain road where neither can pass, which vehicle has the right-of-Way?
The vehicle traveling uphill
A double solid white line marks the edge of a traffic lane where
Travel in the same direction is permitted on both sides of the line, but crossing the line is prohibited
To make a U-turn, do NOT
Attempt at a no-passing zone
__________________ are the most likely places for car and motorcycle collisions to occur
Intersections
When changes lanes, to make sure there are no vehicles in ________, look over your shoulder in the direction you lan to move
Blind spots
When several vehicles arrive one after the other at a four-Way stop, which one has the right-of-way
The first vehicle to stop should be the first to go
When you drive in city traffic, you should try to look at least
One block ahead
When you see an elderly person crossing an intersection, you should
Stop your vehicle and yield the right-of-way
At an unmarked crosswalk, you must
Yield the right-of-Way to pedestrians
When preparing to leave a parallel parking spot, you should
Indicate your intention by signaling
Look in your rear-view mirror
Look over your shoulder
To enter a highway from a private road, you should
Stop and yield to the vehicles on the highway
Double solid white lines on the road separate two lanes of traffic
Moving in the same direction
The best way to handle a curve is to
Slow down before entering the curve
To guard against glare from the headlights of a vehicle behind you, use___________and adjust it before you drive
A day/night mirror
You see a sign shaped like a pennant. What does this sign mean?
No passing
A steady red arrow means
You must stop and cannot go in the direction of the arrow
What does this sign indicate
This is a slow moving vehicle
What is the hand signal for a left turn
Hand and arm extended outward
On a divided highway, you must__________unless directed to do otherwise by a sign, traffic control device, or police officer
Keep right of the median
While you are waiting at a stop sign to turn right, a vehicle approaches from the left with its turn signal on, you should
Wait until the other driver actually starts to turn and then start your turn
When approaching an intersection to make a right turn, you must stay_______________and make the turn close to the right curb
As close to the right as possible
If an Idaho driver who is under the age of 17 is convicted of two moving traffic violations, the penalty will be
A 30-day license suspension
If an Idaho driver in the graduated drivers license program has had his or her license suspended, he or she
Will not be able to drive under any circumstances
If an Idaho driver who holds an instruction permit is convicted of any traffic violation within six months,
The six-month period with restart
The permit will be canceled
He or she will have to reapply for a new permit
For an adult driver who is convicted of two DUI charges, a jail sentence of at least____________is mandatory
10 days
If you are at least_________years old, you can obtain an instruction permit without completing an approved drivers training program
17
If a driver who is under the age of 21 is convicted of a second DUI charge, his or her license will be suspended for
2 years
An Idaho driver who holds a supervised instruction permit under the GDL program must be violation-free for _____________months, or else the permit will be canceled
6
Every three years, an Idaho driver may remove __________points from his or her driving record by successfully completing a defensive driving course
3
If an Idaho driver accumulated between 18-23 points within a 24-month period, his or her license will be suspended for
90 days
Which of the following is the maximum sentence for a first DUI conviction in the state of Idaho
License suspended for 180 days
A $1,000 fine
6 months in jail
What is the maximum fine for a second DUI conviction in the state of Idaho
$2,000
If a driver receives a license suspension notice, the suspension period will begin__________days from the date the notice was received
30 days
If you are under the age of _______ when you apply for an Idaho instruction permit or Idaho drivers license, you must ah e a parent or legal guardian sign the consent and assume leave responsibility of your actions as a driver
18
If an adult is convicted of DUI three or more times within_________ years, he or she will receive a mandatory jail sentence of 30 days to 10 years
10 years
After _______DUI convictions within 10 years, the installation of an ignition interlock device become mandatory
Two
________ or more DUI convictions within 10 years constitutes a felony
Three
Which class of license is a standard, non-commercial drivers license
D
An Idaho driver under the age of 17 May transport no more than _________ passengers under the age of 17 who is/are not an immediate relative
1
If an Idaho driver violates the state insurance mandate two or more times within ________ years, he or she will be required to provide proof of financial responsibility for three years
5
An approved Idaho driver training program includes at least_______hours of behind-the-wheel driving with a driver training instructor
6
Which of the following non-driving-related convictions will NOT result in the loss of driving privileges in Idaho
Shoplifting
If an Idaho driver violates the states insurance mandate, he or she will require to provide proof of financial responsibility for
1 year
What is the maximum fee that an Idaho driver may be required to pay to reinstate a suspended license
285
Upon the second conviction of refusal to submit to testing in the state of Idaho, your drivers license will be suspended for
2 years
What is the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) at which underage drivers are legally considered to be driving under the influence
0.02
An Idaho instruction permit is valid for ________ days for people 17 1/2 of age and older
180
The minimum reinstatement fee is
$25
A blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.15% increases a drivers chances of causing an accident by _______ times
25
Use of which of the following could result in a DUI conviction in the state of Idaho
Over the counter medications
Prescription drugs
Marijuana
An approved Idaho driver training program includes at least _______hours of classroom instruction
30
Driver training programs offered by Idaho school districts are open to all residents between the ages of
14 1/2 and 21
If an Idaho driver who is under 21 has been convicted of three or more DUI charges, he or she will stay in jail for at least ________ and pay a fine up to ________
10 days; $2,000
If an Idaho driver is issued a traffic citation in another state and does not adhere to the terms of the citation or pay any necessary fine, his or her Idaho license will be
Suspended
An Idaho driver who holds a supervised instruction permit under the GDL program must accumulate at least ______hours of supervised driving time
50
An Idaho driver whose license has been suspended may be eligible for a restricted driving permit. This permit will allow the driver to drive
To work
To school
To medical appointments
Each moving traffic violations is worth ______ points
1 to 4
Which of these convictions could result in the loss of driving privileges in the state of Idaho
An alcohol violation
Fleeing the police
Leaving the scene of an accident
In Idaho, if you are 21 years of age or older, a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of _________ or higher will result in a charge of driving under the influence (DUI)
0.08
Where must a traffic violation take place for an Idaho driver to be penalized for it
In any state that is a member of the driver license compact
If an Idaho driver who is under the age of 17 is convicted of one moving traffic violation, what will he or she receive
A written warning
If your license was suspended for reckless driving, you must provide proof of financial responsibility for
Three years
At a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of ________, the penalties becomes more severe
0.20%
If an Idaho driver accumulated between 8 and 11 points within a 12-month period,
He or she will receive a warning letter
If a driver refuses to submit to a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) Test at the request of a law enforcement officer
They will be subject to a civil pentathlon of $250
They will be subject to a drivers license suspension
If an underage Idaho driver violates any age restriction on the passengers he or she can transport, his or her license will be suspended for _______ days
30
About ________% of people who were killed in impaired driving crashes were either impaired themselves or riding with an impaired driver
90
If an Idaho driver who is under the age of 17 is convicted of three or more moving traffic violations, his or her license will be suspended for ______ days
60 days
Upon the first conviction of refusal to submit to BAC or drug testing in the state of Idaho, your drivers license will be suspended for
1 year
If an underage Idaho driver is convicted of a DUI charge, his or her license may be suspended for
1 year
If an Idaho driver accumulated between 12 and 17 points within a 12-month period, his or her license will be suspended for
30 days