Idaho DMV Practice Test

Question 1

In Idaho, a child must use an approved restraint system until:

Accepted Answer

Under 7 years old AND under 4 feet 9 inches tall

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Under 5 years old

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Under 6 years old AND under 60 pounds

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Under 8 years old, regardless of height

Question 2

What does this sign warn you about?

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A railroad crossing ahead

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A bus stop crossing

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A pedestrian crossing

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A school zone

Question 3

On Idaho freeways, drivers should use the left lane primarily for:

Accepted Answer

Passing slower vehicles

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Maintaining the speed limit in heavy traffic

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Driving at any speed

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Emergency vehicles only

Question 4

What is 'sight distance' and why is it critical for safe passing on two-lane roads?

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The unobstructed distance you can see ahead on the road - passing requires sufficient sight distance to complete the maneuver before oncoming traffic arrives; passing on hills and curves is prohibited because sight distance is reduced

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How far you can see with headlights at night

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Only relevant at intersections

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The distance you can see in your mirrors

Question 5

What are Idaho's minimum liability insurance requirements?

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$25,000 per person / $50,000 per accident / $15,000 property damage

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$15,000 per person / $30,000 per accident / $5,000 property damage

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$20,000 per person / $40,000 per accident / $10,000 property damage

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$30,000 per person / $60,000 per accident / $25,000 property damage

Question 6

What are the three components of total stopping distance?

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Perception distance, reaction distance, and braking distance

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Engine braking, wheel braking, and road friction

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Speed, weight, and tire tread

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Warning distance, stopping distance, and buffer distance

Question 7

Idaho teen drivers (under 17) with a Class D license may not drive between:

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11 PM and 5 AM

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10 PM and 5 AM

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Midnight and 6 AM

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Midnight and 5 AM

Question 8

Speed limits are set based on which principle?

Accepted Answer

The 85th-percentile speed — the speed at or below which 85% of traffic naturally travels under ideal conditions

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The average speed of all drivers

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The maximum engineering-safe speed

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The speed recommended by local residents

Question 9

Idaho enacted a texting-while-driving ban as a primary offense in 2013. What is the fine for a first violation?

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$75

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$500

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$250

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$100

Question 10

In Idaho, studded snow tires are permitted from:

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October 1 through April 30

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November 1 through March 31

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October 15 through April 15

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Year-round

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