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What must you do if you plan to turn just beyond an intersection?
What must you do if you plan to turn just beyond an intersection?
Provide a turn signal just after you pass the intersection.
You must _________ when approaching a school bus that is displaying flashing red lights while stopped to pick up or drop off children.
You must _________ when approaching a school bus that is displaying flashing red lights while stopped to pick up or drop off children.
stop
What does a traffic signal ahead sign mean?
What does a traffic signal ahead sign mean?
It indicates that there is a traffic signal ahead.
When making a U-turn near a hill or curve, what is the visibility requirement?
When making a U-turn near a hill or curve, what is the visibility requirement?
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Which of the following should NOT be done in order to avoid a collision?
Which of the following should NOT be done in order to avoid a collision?
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What is the distance you can see ahead when driving at night with high beams?
What is the distance you can see ahead when driving at night with high beams?
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What must you try to keep to avoid collisions on the road?
What must you try to keep to avoid collisions on the road?
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To reduce the chances of hydroplaning, what should you do?
To reduce the chances of hydroplaning, what should you do?
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When headlamps are used to improve visibility, they must be dimmed 500 feet before meeting another vehicle and __________ before overtaking another vehicle.
When headlamps are used to improve visibility, they must be dimmed 500 feet before meeting another vehicle and __________ before overtaking another vehicle.
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If you exit the SPUI freeway by mistake, you must _________ to return to the correct entrance to the freeway.
If you exit the SPUI freeway by mistake, you must _________ to return to the correct entrance to the freeway.
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What does the sign indicating that drivers must come to a complete stop signify?
What does the sign indicating that drivers must come to a complete stop signify?
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In a roundabout intersection, drivers must _________, whether they need to make a right turn, a left turn, a U-turn, or continue forward.
In a roundabout intersection, drivers must _________, whether they need to make a right turn, a left turn, a U-turn, or continue forward.
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When parking on a public road, you must park parallel to and within _________ of the curb or edge of the roadway.
When parking on a public road, you must park parallel to and within _________ of the curb or edge of the roadway.
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When being approached by an emergency or police vehicle sounding a siren or flashing red or blue lights, you must _________ until the emergency vehicle has passed ahead of you.
When being approached by an emergency or police vehicle sounding a siren or flashing red or blue lights, you must _________ until the emergency vehicle has passed ahead of you.
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What should you do if you find yourself being followed too closely by other drivers?
What should you do if you find yourself being followed too closely by other drivers?
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What should you concentrate on when an animal moves into the path of your vehicle quickly and unexpectedly?
What should you concentrate on when an animal moves into the path of your vehicle quickly and unexpectedly?
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What does the railroad crossing ahead sign mean?
What does the railroad crossing ahead sign mean?
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Which of the following statements regarding passing a vehicle is correct?
Which of the following statements regarding passing a vehicle is correct?
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Which of the following can be considered a legal parking zone?
Which of the following can be considered a legal parking zone?
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What does the sign that warns to watch out for children crossing at a school zone indicate?
What does the sign that warns to watch out for children crossing at a school zone indicate?
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What does the warning sign indicating a steep hill ahead mean?
What does the warning sign indicating a steep hill ahead mean?
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What does the sign indicating that U-turns are permitted signify?
What does the sign indicating that U-turns are permitted signify?
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When you approach a snowplow truck in winter driving, you must maintain _________ to avoid any kind of damage.
When you approach a snowplow truck in winter driving, you must maintain _________ to avoid any kind of damage.
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What does the regulatory sign that indicates left turns are not allowed mean?
What does the regulatory sign that indicates left turns are not allowed mean?
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You must increase the recommended three-second safe following distance _________, to give an extra margin of safety.
You must increase the recommended three-second safe following distance _________, to give an extra margin of safety.
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Motorists are required to allow a minimum safe distance of ____ when passing a bicycle traveling in the same direction.
Motorists are required to allow a minimum safe distance of ____ when passing a bicycle traveling in the same direction.
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Where should your hands be placed on the steering wheel to react promptly to emergencies?
Where should your hands be placed on the steering wheel to react promptly to emergencies?
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Idaho law has a basic rule requiring drivers to maintain a speed that is __________ at all times.
Idaho law has a basic rule requiring drivers to maintain a speed that is __________ at all times.
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When slowing down or stopping, you must _________.
When slowing down or stopping, you must _________.
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Where is backing of a vehicle always permitted according to Idaho driving law?
Where is backing of a vehicle always permitted according to Idaho driving law?
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Study Notes
Driver's License Regulations in Idaho
- Use a turn signal after passing an intersection if planning to turn shortly after.
- Stop when approaching a school bus with flashing red lights for child safety.
- A multi-colored sign indicating a traffic signal ahead warns drivers to prepare for signal changes.
U-Turn and Visibility Guidelines
- Legal U-turns near hills or curves require visibility of 500 feet in either direction.
- At night, the visibility distance is 350 feet with high beams and 100 feet with low beams.
Collision Avoidance Strategies
- Maintain a space cushion on the road to reduce collision risks.
- To prevent hydroplaning, slow down during rainstorms.
Headlight Use and Distance
- Dim headlamps 500 feet before meeting oncoming vehicles and 200 feet before passing another vehicle.
Navigational Rules for Freeway Exits
- If you exit a Single Point Urban Interchange (SPUI) freeway incorrectly, turn right or left onto the intersecting road to find a safe turnaround.
Road Signs and User Responsibilities
- Specific signs indicate that drivers must come to a complete stop.
- In roundabouts, drivers must turn right and merge into the circle regardless of their intended direction.
- When parking, maintain a distance of 18 inches from the curb or roadway edge.
Emergency Vehicle Protocol
- When approached by emergency vehicles with sirens or flashing lights, immediately pull to the nearest curb and stop.
Handling Tailgating and Animal Encounters
- If tailgated, move to the right lane and allow other vehicles to pass for safety.
- In case of an unexpected animal encounter, focus on maintaining control of the vehicle.
Warning Signs and Regulatory Regulations
- Beware of railroad crossings and stop when needed.
- It is illegal to exceed the speed limit while passing another vehicle.
- A legal parking zone can be defined as the curb or edge of a public road.
School Zones and Traffic Cautions
- Watch for children crossing in designated school zones to ensure safety.
- Warning signs about steep hills alert drivers to check brakes.
Snowplow Truck Safety
- Maintain a distance of two car lengths behind snowplows for every 10 mph you drive in winter conditions.
Regulatory Restrictions
- Signs may indicate that left turns are not allowed, enforceable by law.
- The recommended three-second following distance should be increased at high speeds or during adverse weather.
Bicycle Safety Regulations
- Maintain at least a 3-foot distance when passing bicycles traveling in the same direction.
Steering Wheel Positioning
- Drivers should keep hands at the nine o'clock and three o'clock positions on the steering wheel to react promptly to emergencies.
Speed Regulation
- Idaho law requires that drivers maintain a speed that is reasonable and prudent based on road conditions.
Signaling for Stopping or Slowing
- When slowing down or stopping, use brake-operated signal lights or arm signals if the vehicle's signals are inoperable.
Vehicle Backing Standards
- Backing of a vehicle is regulated and should only be done in parking areas per Idaho law.
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