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

Use alternate routes.
Drive as you would on dry roads.
Increase your following distance.
Avoid crossing bridges or intersections.

Drives slowly at all times.
Looks out for the actions of other drivers.
Travels at a constant speed.
Only drives in familiar areas.

Speed up.
Go the same speed.
Slow down to allow room in front of your vehicle for the other driver to complete the pass easily.
Change lanes.

Staring at the roadway for long periods of time.
Frequent rest stops.
Too much sleep the night before your trip.
Short trips on expressways.

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Idaho driver's examination

When driving on slippery roads, you should:

A good defensive driver:

When the driver behind you wants to pass, you should:

“Highway hypnosis” is a driving condition that can result from:

This sign means:

You are driving on a busy street and your vehicle’s accelerator sticks open. You should:

An intersection has no traffic signs or signals. You arrive at the same time as a vehicle to your right. You should:

A red traffic signal light means that you must:

Blow your horn.
Slam on your brakes.
Turn on your four-way flashers.
Turn off your ignition, taking care not to engage the steering wheel locking mechanism.

Speed up and get through the intersection.
Slow down and yield to the vehicle on your right.
Drive into the intersection and make the other vehicle stop.
Honk your horn and drive through the intersection.

Stop at the stop line.
Stop before entering any crosswalk.
Stop before entering the intersection.
All of the above.

Winding road.
No parking.
Right lane closed.
Multiple turns.