Idaho DMV Permit: Driving Maneuvers Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is reaction distance.

The distance 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. For example, your foot may be on the accelerator (gas) pedal. Your brain has to decide to command your foot to move off the accelerator pedal and onto the brake pedal. If you are alert, it will take only 3/4 of a second to start to press the brake pedal. But at 75 mph, your vehicle will travel over 80 feet in that short time. Total stopping distance is the sum of perception distance (how far your vehicle travels before your brain recognizes that your eyes have seen a hazard), reaction distance, and braking distance (how far your vehicle will continue to travel once you start to brake before it finally stops).

Not quite. The answer is adjust your speed and smoothly blend into the flow of traffic.

To enter a freeway smoothly, accelerate on the entrance ramp or in the acceleration lane to match the speed of traffic in the right lane of the freeway. Then signal, check the traffic around you, and merge carefully into the right lane.

Not quite. The answer is D) Within 18 inches of the curb

When you parallel park, you must park no more than 18 inches from the curb. You must not park anywhere hazardous (such as on a bridge) or anywhere that parking may cause a hazard (such as on a sidewalk). You must not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.

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

Not quite. The answer is Away from the curb

When you park facing uphill, you should point your wheels away from the curb and then roll back slowly so that the rear part of the right front wheel rests against the curb. If your brakes fail, the curb will block your car from rolling. Make sure you still set your parking brake and leave your car in the correct gear.

Source: Parking on a Hill or Incline, Traffic Laws and the Rules of the Road, Idaho Driver's Handbook

Not quite. The answer is turn off your cell phone until you reach your destination.

A distraction is still a distraction, even on a straightaway or an empty road. Do not eat, drink, smoke, text, read, or have difficult conversations while driving. If possible, turn off your phone and keep it off until you are done driving for the day.

Not quite. The answer is pull over and take a nap.

If you start to feel drowsy while driving, you should pull over and get some rest.

Not quite. The answer is the middle and left lanes

On a multilane roadway with several lanes in one direction, you must use the middle and left lanes for passing.

Not quite. The answer is not increase your speed

If you are being passed, maintain your speed or slow down somewhat until the pass is complete.

Not quite. The answer is drivers approaching from either direction.

Do not make a U-turn on a curve or near the top of a hill if you cannot be seen by other drivers approaching from either direction. Do not make a U-turn where signs prohibit doing so.

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 a deceleration lane.

To leave the freeway, about half a mile before the exit, signal and move into the lane nearest to the exit. Signal, then move into the deceleration lane to slow down without interrupting the flow of traffic.

Not quite. The answer is not pass the stopped vehicle.

When a vehicle ahead of you stops for a pedestrian, you must not pass the stopped vehicle, even if there are two lanes available. This is a frequent hazard for pedestrians.

Not quite. The answer is one block ahead.

When you drive in city traffic, you should try to look at least one block ahead. In city driving, 10 seconds is about one block.

Not quite. The answer is 500 feet in either direction.

U-turns are prohibited in no-passing zones. Stop and yield to all traffic before completing a U-turn. The law requires that you be able to see 500 feet in either direction when making a U-turn near a hill or curve.

Not quite. The answer is Pedestrians and oncoming vehicles

You must yield to all pedestrians and oncoming vehicles before turning left.

Source: Yielding to Other Drivers, Traffic Laws and the Rules of the Road, Idaho Driver's Handbook

Not quite. The answer is middle lanes

On a road with three or more lanes traveling in the same direction, stay in the middle lanes. Leave the left lane free for passing and the right lane free for vehicles entering or leaving the road.

Not quite. The answer is Yes, you can turn left, but you must yield to pedestrians and oncoming traffic first.

You can turn left on a green signal, but you must yield to pedestrians in crosswalks and oncoming vehicles because they have the right-of-way.

Source: Traffic Signals, Highway and Vehicle Knowledge, Idaho Driver's Handbook

Not quite. The answer is Continue on to the next exit.

If you miss your exit on an expressway, you must not stop, back up, or try to turn around. Doing so would greatly increase the chance of a collision. Instead, proceed to the next exit.

Not quite. The answer is Shift into lower gears.

If you do NOT have antilock brakes, downshift to slow the vehicle down, then pump the brake pedal hard and fast. This will often build up enough brake pressure to allow you to stop. If that does not work, apply the parking brake slowly while holding down the release lever or button.

Not quite. The answer is you must not drive across the median or barrier except at an approved crossover.

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.