Idaho DMV Permit Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is 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.

The steps in parallel parking are as follows: Put on your turn signal to warn other drivers that you intend to park. Signal and stop with the back of your vehicle even with the back of the vehicle in front of the parking space. Back up slowly, turning your steering wheel to the right to aim the back of your car toward the front of the one behind you. As the front of your car clears the back of the car in front of you, turn your wheels sharply to the left and continue backing slowly until the back of your car almost touches the car behind you. Straighten your wheels and pull forward to center the car in the parking space. Put your transmission in park (for an automatic) or in first gear or reverse (for a manual). Set the parking brake.

Not quite. The answer is freeway interchange sign.

This sign is a freeway interchange sign. This sign indicates that you are approaching an interchange.

Not quite. The answer is 0.08%

In Idaho, a driver who is 21 years of age or older will be considered to be driving under the influence if his or her blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is at or above 0.08%. (Note that an average 180-pound man will reach a BAC of 0.10% after having consumed three 12-ounce cans of beer.)

Source: Driving Under the Influence, What Affects Your Driving Privilege And Record, Idaho Driver's Handbook

Not quite. The answer is three years.

If your license was suspended for certain serious offenses (reckless driving, driving under the influence, etc.), you must provide proof, for three years, that you are able to meet financial obligations arising from any crash.

Source: Getting Your Driving Privileges Back, What Affects Your Driving Privilege And Record, Idaho Driver's Handbook

Not quite. The answer is Pedestrians may enter the crosswalk.

Pedestrian signals are only for controlling pedestrian traffic. This signal showing a person walking tells pedestrians that they may enter the crosswalk to cross the roadway. (Older signals had the word "WALK" illuminated instead.) A signal showing an upraised hand tells pedestrians that they may not enter the crosswalk. (Older signals had the words "DONT WALK" illuminated instead.)

Not quite. The answer is another motor vehicle.

Approximately one-half of all motorcycle crashes involve another motor vehicle, so it is important to practice safe driving in order to help avoid collisions. Because it may be hard to judge the distance to motorcycles, or to tell how fast they are moving, be alert to their presence and be extra cautious.

Not quite. The answer is In any state that is a member of the Driver License Compact

If an Idaho driver is convicted of a traffic violation in any state that is a member of the Driver License Compact, penalties will be levied as if the offense occurred within the state of Idaho. At present, all states except Georgia, Wisconsin, Massachusetts, Michigan, and Tennessee are members.

Source: The Driver License Compact, What Affects Your Driving Privilege And Record, Idaho Driver's Handbook

Not quite. The answer is Drunk driving

According to the National Safety Council, every 33 minutes someone dies in an alcohol-related crash. Drunk driving is the leading single cause of death among young people in the age range from 16 to 24. Statistics indicated that US drivers drank too much and got behind the wheel about 112 million times in 2010.

Not quite. The answer is Parking is legal 25 feet of a crosswalk or farther.

Parking is not allowed in bike lanes; on sidewalks; on the street side of any parked vehicle (this is known as “double parking”); in intersections; within 50 feet of railroad tracks; on bridges or overpasses; in front of a driveway; within 15 feet of a fire hydrant; within 20 feet of a crosswalk; within 30 feet of a stop sign, yield sign, or traffic signal; within 20 feet of a fire station driveway; on any controlled-access highway (freeway); where prohibited by signs or a red-painted curb.

Not quite. The answer is after you've checked for traffic and made sure it's safe to change lanes.

On highways with more than one lane moving in one direction, traffic lanes are separated by broken white lines. Drive within these lines. Never straddle them. Cross over them only when it is safe to change lanes.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

Always keep at least a three-second space cushion between you and the vehicle ahead. When the weather is bad or the pavement is slick, you should double that time. Driving too fast for conditions is a major cause of motor vehicle crashes. If something distracts you, even for a few seconds, you may not see a hazard that can cause a crash.

Not quite. The answer is You may proceed through the intersection.

A green signal light lets you drive through the intersection or turn, except where turns are not allowed. However, you must yield the right-of-way to vehicles that are already in the intersection.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

Idaho law requires all occupants to wear safety belts and/or shoulder straps when riding in a motor vehicle equipped with these devices by the factory. Studies by the NHTSA show that when worn, safety belts reduce your chances of serious injury in an auto crash by 50% and are 60-70% effective in preventing fatalities in auto crashes. Safety belts also help drivers maintain control of their car on winding or rough roads or when trying to avoid a collision.

Not quite. The answer is The first vehicle to stop should be the first to go.

When more than one vehicle reaches a four-way stop, the first vehicle to stop should be the first to go. However, when two vehicles on different roadways arrive at a four-way stop at the same time, the vehicle on the left should yield to the vehicle on the right.

Not quite. The answer is A stop sign is ahead.

Most warning signs are diamond shaped with a yellow background. This sign gives you advance warning of a stop sign ahead. Prepare to stop and yield. You must stop before any stop line or crosswalk painted on the pavement.

Not quite. The answer is suspended.

If an Idaho driver fails to address traffic citations from other states, his or her license may be suspended.

Source: The Driver License Compact, What Affects Your Driving Privilege And Record, Idaho Driver's Handbook

Not quite. The answer is The divided highway ends ahead.

This sign warns that the divided highway ends ahead. The roadway will become an undivided two-way roadway. Keep right and watch for oncoming vehicles.

Not quite. The answer is as close to the right as possible

When approaching an intersection to make a right turn, stay as close to the right as possible. Make the turn close to the right curb.

Not quite. The answer is stop driving or have someone else drive.

Strong emotions can affect your ability to drive safely. If you are exhausted, sleep-deprived, worried, ill, nervous, frightened, angry, or depressed, stop driving the vehicle until you calm down or let someone else drive.

Not quite. The answer is At least three seconds

It is recommended that you maintain at least a three-second gap at all times. You should increase your following distance when driving conditions are poor.

Source: Following Distances, Traffic Laws and the Rules of the Road, Idaho Driver's Handbook