Idaho DMV Cheat Sheet

Correct answer: .04 or more

You are considered driving under the influence at a BAC of .04 or more when operating a commercial vehicle. The limit is .08 for drivers 21 and older and .02 for drivers under 21.

Correct answer: A felony

Three or more DUI convictions within 10 years is a felony, carrying a mandatory jail sentence, a fine of up to $5,000, and a license suspension of one to five years.

Correct answer: Yes, if you are impaired by other intoxicating substances

Even if your BAC is less than .08, you may be convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicating substances, including legal or illegal drugs.

Correct answer: A two-year absolute suspension

A second test refusal within 10 years results in a two-year absolute suspension. This penalty is in addition to any penalty you receive in court for a DUI conviction.

Correct answer: Accelerate to soften or avoid the impact

When another car is about to hit you from the side or rear, accelerating may soften the impact or prevent the crash. Your two choices to avoid a crash are to change direction by steering or to change speed.

Correct answer: Safely move the vehicle to a shoulder, median, or emergency lane

Idaho's 'Quick Clearance' law requires anyone involved in a crash on an interstate or major divided highway that does not cause death or injury to safely move the vehicle to a shoulder, median, or emergency lane.

Correct answer: 12 to 17 points

Accumulating 8 to 11 points in 12 months brings a warning letter, while 12 to 17 points in 12 months brings a 30-day suspension. Higher totals bring 90-day and 6-month suspensions.

Correct answer: 30 hours of classroom, 6 hours of in-car observation, and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel practice

An approved Driver Training program is 30 hours of classroom instruction, 6 hours observing other student drivers in the car, and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel practice with an approved instructor. It is required for anyone under 17 applying for an Idaho license.

Correct answer: The permit is canceled and your minimum 6 months of supervised driving starts over with a new permit

If you are convicted of violating any traffic law while operating under the supervised instruction period, the permit is canceled and you must reapply. Your minimum 6 months of supervised driving starts over with the new permit.

Correct answer: Twelve or fewer errors

Twelve or fewer errors is a passing score on the skills test. Skills tests may only be scheduled during daylight hours and in acceptable weather conditions.

Correct answer: Five days after the driver’s 18th birthday

A driver 15 to 17 years of age receives a license marked “Under 18,” which expires five days after the driver’s 18th birthday.

Correct answer: 30 feet

Parking is not allowed within 30 feet of a stop sign, yield sign, or traffic signal, so that parked cars do not block these traffic-control devices from view.

Correct answer: Always prohibited, including on the shoulder

Backing is always prohibited on freeways, expressways, and other controlled-access highways, including the shoulder. Elsewhere, backing is prohibited unless it can be done safely without interfering with traffic.

Correct answer: Go on to the next exit

If you have passed your exit on an interstate, never back up or try to turn around. Go on to the next exit — backing or turning around in freeway traffic is extremely dangerous.

Correct answer: Do not pass — wait for the pedestrian to finish crossing and be sure it is safe

When a vehicle in the next lane has stopped for a pedestrian, do not pass it. The stopped vehicle can hide a pedestrian who may step into your lane — wait until the crossing is complete and it is safe.

Correct answer: Within 50 feet but no less than 15 feet from the nearest rail

When required to stop at a railroad crossing, you must stop within 50 feet but no less than 15 feet from the nearest rail of the crossing.

Correct answer: No — you do not have to stop when traveling the opposite direction on a highway with four or more lanes

You do not have to stop for a school bus if you are traveling in the opposite direction on a highway with four or more lanes where two lanes go in each direction. On two-lane roads, traffic in both directions must stop.

Correct answer: Low beams

Low beams are best in fog, smoke, dust, or heavy rain. High beams reflect off the fog and reduce your visibility. It is safest not to drive in these conditions at all; if you must, reduce your speed.

Correct answer: Ease your foot off the gas, keep straight, and avoid braking or turning quickly

If your car starts to hydroplane, maintain a steady speed in a straight line and slowly take your foot off the gas. Do not try to stop or turn quickly until your tires grip the road again.

Correct answer: Apply continuous, firm pressure on the brake pedal

With ABS, apply continuous pressure on the brake pedal during hard braking — do not pump it, as that defeats the system. ABS lets you keep steering control, though it does not decrease stopping distance.

Correct answer: A “No Passing Zone” sign warning that passing is prohibited in your lane

The pennant-shaped “No Passing Zone” sign appears on the left-hand side of the road, in addition to a “Do Not Pass” sign or pavement markings, to warn you of a no-passing zone for your lane.

Correct answer: No turn is permitted in the direction of the arrow until a green or yellow indication allows it

While a steady red arrow is displayed, no turn is permitted in the direction of the arrow until a green or yellow indication allows movement — you may not turn on a red arrow the way you can on a red circular light.

Correct answer: Stop, yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk, and proceed when the crosswalk is clear

When the pedestrian hybrid beacon’s red lights flash alternately, the driver must stop, yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk, and proceed once the crosswalk is clear. Two steady red lights require a full stop at the stop line.

Correct answer: Only to make left turns (or U-turns where permitted) from either direction — you may not travel in it

A shared center lane bordered by solid and dashed yellow lines is reserved for making left turns (or permitted U-turns) from either direction. You may not travel in it or interfere with another vehicle preparing to turn from it.

Correct answer: Traffic must pass the barricade on the left side

Barricade stripes that angle down to the left mean traffic must pass the barricade on the left. Stripes angling down to the right mean pass on the right; a V-shaped pattern means the road is closed.