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

Follow the directions given by the flagger.
Copy what surrounding traffic is doing, despite the flagger's instructions.
Assume the flagger is not supposed to be directing traffic.
Follow the laws that would be in place if the area was not under construction.

To pass a slow-moving truck.
To turn into a driveway.
To pass another car.
Under no conditions.

Come to a full stop and go when it is safe to do so.
Stop only if other cars are also approaching the intersection.
Stop only if other cars are already within the intersection.
Slow down and be prepared to stop, if necessary.

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.

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Idaho driver's examination

If a flagger is directing traffic in a construction zone, you must:

You may cross double solid yellow lines:

You come to an intersection displaying a flashing red light. You should:

You may park or stop along the shoulder of the freeway:

Which is the most common cause of traffic crashes?

If an aggressive driver cuts you off, you should:

This road sign means:

This sign means:

Call the police immediately.
Stay calm and move out of the aggressive driver's way.
Flash your vehicle's lights to let the aggressive driver know he is wrong.
Use a driving action of your own to get back at the aggressive driver.

Slow down or stop.
Stop, if necessary.
You must come to a complete stop.
Drive with caution and be ready to stop.

New drivers
Human error
Bad weather
Bad roads

Side road.
Low clearance.
Merging traffic.
Prepare to stop.