Idaho Permit Practice Test 2

Correct answer: Six times as great

At slightly above .05 the risk of causing a crash doubles; at .10 the risk is six times as great; and at .15 it is 25 times as great. Your ability to drive may be impaired before you notice any signs.

Correct answer: 15 years of age

Applicants must be at least 15 years of age to take the knowledge and skills tests — so 15 is the earliest you can be issued an Idaho driver’s license.

Correct answer: Shift to park

When you park a car with an automatic transmission, shift to park; if you have a manual transmission, leave the car in gear. Then remove the keys and secure the car.

Correct answer: 200 feet away

All motor vehicles must have a horn that can be heard at least 200 feet away. Horns with unreasonably loud or harsh sounds are prohibited.

Correct answer: The vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right

At an unmarked or uncontrolled intersection where two vehicles arrive at the same time, the vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right.

Correct answer: Illegal and considered an infraction

In Idaho, reading, writing, or sending written communication (text messaging) while driving is illegal and considered an infraction. Texting while driving is six times more dangerous than driving impaired.

Correct answer: With the flow of traffic, as close to the right edge as safety allows

Bicyclists have the same rights as drivers and must ride with the flow of traffic, as close to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway as safety allows, except when passing, turning left, or avoiding an obstacle.

Correct answer: Slow down and yield the right-of-way, stopping if necessary before entering

At a yield sign you must slow down and yield the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians, stopping if necessary. If pedestrians are in or about to enter the crosswalk, stop until they have crossed.

Correct answer: 35 miles per hour

The maximum speed in any residential, business, or urban district is 35 miles per hour unless otherwise posted.

Correct answer: Arm and hand extended straight out the window

The arm signal for a left turn is your arm and hand extended straight out the window. Upward means a right turn; downward means slow or stop.

Correct answer: Impair your reaction time, coordination, and balance

After two to four drinks, alcohol begins to impair your reaction time, coordination, and balance. Your vision and ability to judge distance suffer too, making it harder to react to dangers ahead.

Correct answer: None — no foreign drivers are exempt from the knowledge test

No foreign drivers are exempt from the knowledge test. Some foreign applicants may be excused from the skills test, but every foreign applicant for an Idaho Class D license must pass the written knowledge test.

Correct answer: Leave the car in gear

A car with a manual transmission should be left in gear when parked, so it is less likely to roll. Remove the keys and secure the car.

Correct answer: 200 feet

All motor vehicles must have a rear-view mirror that provides a view of the highway at least 200 feet to the rear. If a load or trailer blocks that view, two side mirrors are required.

Correct answer: Yield to cross-traffic before proceeding

At a two-way stop, after you stop you must yield to cross-traffic — the cross street does not stop, so you proceed only when there is a safe gap.

Correct answer: Pull off at the first rest stop and take a break or nap

Stop driving when you feel drowsy. Pull off the highway at the first rest stop or service area and take a nap. Drowsiness is one of the greatest killers in highway driving; do not rely on stay-awake drugs or energy drinks.

Correct answer: Proceed with caution after stopping and yielding to vehicles already in the intersection

Bicyclists may proceed with caution through a red light after stopping and yielding the right-of-way to vehicles already in the intersection, or close enough to be a hazard.

Correct answer: You may not enter that section of highway from the direction you are traveling

A “Do Not Enter” sign means you may not enter that section of highway from the direction you are traveling — it typically marks a one-way street or an exit ramp.

Correct answer: 75 miles per hour (80 may be allowed where posted)

The maximum speed on interstates is 75 miles per hour unless otherwise posted, and 80 may be allowed where posted. Heavy trucks and other conditions carry lower limits.

Correct answer: Arm and hand extended downward out the window

The arm signal for slow or stop is your arm and hand extended downward out the window.