Idaho Drivers License Exam Flashcards

Questions and Answers

If you are arrested for driving while intoxicated and refuse to take a test to determine the amount of alcohol in your body, your driver's license may be suspended.

True

What should you do when a police or emergency vehicle sounds a siren or displays red or blue lights?

Pull over to the nearest edge of the roadway, stop and allow the emergency vehicle to pass

If you damage an unattended vehicle, what must you do?

Locate the owner or leave a signed statement on the vehicle

To maintain a safe following distance when driving, you should stay at least ___ seconds behind the vehicle in front of you.

3 Signup and view all the answers

Under Idaho law, what must you wear when riding in the front seat?

Safety belts or shoulder straps Signup and view all the answers

When entering a freeway or other arterial highway with an acceleration or merging lane, what should you do?

Adjust your speed so you can merge smoothly with vehicles already on the freeway. Yield right of way if necessary Signup and view all the answers

Drinking coffee and taking a cold shower after becoming intoxicated makes you?

A cold, wet, wide-awake drunk Signup and view all the answers

You are driving at a moderate speed and the traffic light ahead changes to yellow. What should you do?

Stop, if you can do it in time. If you don't have time to stop, proceed with caution Signup and view all the answers

Two solid yellow lines on a two-lane road mean that no passing is allowed in either direction.

True Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you are driving on a four-lane divided highway and a school bus is stopped unloading children on the opposite side of the median?

Proceed with caution. You are not required to stop Signup and view all the answers

When driving on a two-way street with two lanes going your way, when should you leave the right lane?

When overtaking and passing another vehicle or planning to make a left turn Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when approaching a railroad crossing that has flashing lights?

Stop at the crossing and do not proceed until the train passes or you are certain no train is approaching Signup and view all the answers

What does a posted speed limit of 55 mph mean?

You may drive 55 mph if conditions such as weather, traffic, etc. allow Signup and view all the answers

You are planning to make a right turn at a steady red traffic light. What must you do?

Stop, then turn when traffic clears. Yield if necessary Signup and view all the answers

When driving at night, what should you ensure?

You can stop within the distance you can see ahead Signup and view all the answers

Why may the road surface of a bridge be more dangerous in winter?

There may be ice or frost on the bridge even when other pavement is dry Signup and view all the answers

When driving on a four-lane roadway, from which lane should right turns normally be made?

From the right lane into a right lane Signup and view all the answers

Normally, you should pass vehicles on which side?

On the left Signup and view all the answers

What is the hand and arm signal for a left turn?

Hand and arm straight out Signup and view all the answers

What is the hand and arm signal for a right turn?

Hand and arm upward Signup and view all the answers

What is the hand and arm signal for slow or stop?

Hand and arm downward Signup and view all the answers

Unless otherwise posted, what is the normal speed limit in towns in Idaho?

35 mph Signup and view all the answers

When two vehicles approach an unmarked intersection at the same time, who must yield?

The vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right Signup and view all the answers

What should a driver waiting to make a left turn do when a traffic light turns green?

Turn only after yielding the right of way to oncoming traffic Signup and view all the answers

When entering a street from a private alley or driveway, what must you do?

Stop, then proceed when the way is clear Signup and view all the answers

If you are arrested for driving while intoxicated, and refuse to take a test to determine the amount of alcohol in your blood, you may have your driver's license suspended.

True Signup and view all the answers

When overtaking another vehicle going the same direction at night, you should dim your headlights about how many feet from the other vehicle?

200 feet Signup and view all the answers

If you drive up to a railroad crossing where an electrical or mechanical signal is signaling the approach of a train and you can't see the train, what should you do?

Stop and look carefully in both directions. Proceed only when safe Signup and view all the answers

You may drive the posted speed when?

Only when conditions permit Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Driving Regulations and Best Practices

Refusing a sobriety test when arrested for intoxication can lead to a license suspension.
Pull over to the edge of the roadway for police or emergency vehicles with sirens or flashing lights.
If you damage an unattended vehicle, locate the owner or leave a signed note on the vehicle.
Maintain a following distance of at least 3 seconds behind the vehicle ahead for safety.
Safety belts or shoulder straps are mandatory for front seat passengers under Idaho law.

Merging and Traffic Signals

When merging onto a freeway, adjust speed to merge smoothly and yield if necessary.
When a traffic light turns yellow, stop safely if possible; otherwise, proceed with caution.
A posted speed limit of 55 mph is conditional based on weather and traffic.

School Bus and Passing Rules

You do not need to stop for a school bus unloading children if you are on the opposite side of a median.
Two solid yellow lines on a two-lane road mean no passing is allowed in either direction.
Normally, pass vehicles on the left and use the right lane for regular driving.

Signals and Road Conditions

Hand signals:
- Left turn: arm straight out
- Right turn: arm upward
- Slow or stop: arm downward
Night driving requires stopping within the distance you can see ahead.

Intersections and Crossings

At an unmarked intersection, the vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right.
A driver making a left turn must yield to oncoming traffic when the light is green.
Stop at a railroad crossing with flashing lights until it is safe to proceed.

Private Roads and Highway Driving

When entering from a private alley or driveway, stop and proceed when the roadway is clear.
Right turns on a four-lane roadway are made from the right lane into another right lane.

Additional Regulations

Unless posted otherwise, the default speed limit in Idaho towns is 35 mph.
Dim headlights when overtaking another vehicle at night, approximately 200 feet before passing.
You may only drive the posted speed limit when conditions allow for safe travel (e.g., weather, traffic).

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Prepare for your Idaho driver's license exam with these flashcards. Each card covers important rules and regulations to ensure you are well-informed and ready for the test. Test your knowledge on what to do in various driving scenarios and the consequences of certain actions.