2025 Idaho Permit Test 18
The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Idaho. Each permit practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for Idaho please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/idaho/car.
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9. If a crossing guard is directing traffic in a school zone, you must:
Explanation
Be prepared to reduce your speed and use caution when directed to do so by a sign, crossing guard, or law enforcement officer. Always drive with extra caution in a school zone.
10. If you need to drive in foggy weather:
Explanation
You are required to use your headlights during the day when visibility is reduced to 500 feet or less. When you first turn on your headlights, be sure they are adjusted to the low beam setting. Using high beams in fog or rain will cause the light to reflect back into your eyes, lowering visibility even more.
11. What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?
Explanation
A flashing yellow traffic light indicates that you should drive with caution.
12. You cannot pass safely on a two-way, two-lane street unless:
Explanation
You cannot pass safely when driving on a two-way, two-lane street unless you can clearly see the road ahead, you can return to your lane before meeting oncoming traffic, and your vehicle is capable of the speed necessary to pass. Do not pass where it is illegal and unsafe to do so.
13. You are driving when your power steering stops working. You should:
Explanation
If your power steering stops working, additional effort will be required to maintain steering control. Reduce your speed and pull off the roadway to stop in a safe area.
14. How can you help prevent rear-end collisions?
Explanation
Stopping suddenly can make it difficult for drivers behind you to avoid a rear-end collision. When stopping, release the accelerator to allow your vehicle to slow. Press the brake pedal by applying steady pressure, activating your brake lights and causing the vehicle to stop smoothly.
15. Allow a larger space cushion than usual when stopping:
Explanation
You should allow more space in front of your vehicle than usual when you are stopped on an uphill slope. If the vehicle in front of you rolls backward toward your vehicle when traffic begins to move again, it is less likely that there will be a collision.
16. If traffic signals at an intersection are not functioning due to a power outage:
Explanation