Directions: To drive safely in Idaho, you need good eyesight and coordination, a sound knowledge and understanding of Idaho’s traffic laws, understanding of road signs, common sense and skill in handling your vehicle in any given situation.Your understanding of highway signs and markings, traffic laws and safe driving practices will be tested.

The knowledge test for your permit is based on information contained in this driver’s manual. To pass the knowledge test, you must demonstrate a basic understanding of Idaho traffic laws.

The Knowledge tests include 40 multiple choice questions

If you answer at least 34 questions correctly from the sample tests provided here you will be well prepared to take the knowledge test for your permit.

Number of tests:	24
Number of questions:	40
Passing score:	34

A solid green light
A flashing yellow light
A green arrow pointing left
A flashing red light

As long as you turn on your four-way (emergency) flashers.
If no part of your vehicle is on the road.
If you need to look at a map for directions.
Only if you have an emergency.

Curves ahead.
Divided highway starts.
Divided highway ends.
Bumps in the road.

Look for a train station ahead.
Signal before going any further.
Slow down and yield for trains.
Stop.

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Wait, before you go

On narrow or winding roads.
At intersections or railroad crossings.
When the road is wet or slippery.
All of the above.

Have to stop quickly.
Are passing another car.
Have lost control of your car.
Are passing a bicyclist.

Slow down.
Look for a train.
Be ready to stop.
All of the above.

Slow down and prepare to stop if cars are approaching you.
Come to a full stop and go when it is safe to do so.
Proceed carefully through the intersection, not always stopping.
Stop only for traffic on an intersecting road.