Take 2026 Idaho Permit Test 12

QUESTION 1 / 25

At dusk or on overcast days, you should:

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ADrive using your four-way flashers.✓BDrive using your parking lights.✓CNot turn on any vehicle lights.✓DTurn on your headlights.✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

When driving under icy or snowy conditions, which driving technique will help drivers avoid crashes?

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AAdd extra weight to their vehicles to improve traction.✓BGet off the highways as quickly as possible.✓CEngage the four-wheel drive on their vehicles.✓DReduce their speed and increase their following distance.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

When you drive through an area where children are playing, you should expect them:

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ATo know when it is safe to cross the street.✓BTo stop at the curb before crossing the street.✓CTo run out in front of you without looking.✓DNot to cross the street unless they are with an adult.✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

As you near an intersection, the traffic light changes from green to yellow. Your best action is to:

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ASpeed up to beat the red light.✓BApply the brakes sharply to stop.✓CBe prepared to stop in the center of the intersection.✓DBe prepared to stop before the intersection.✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

When is it illegal to drive below the speed limit?

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AWhen driving slowly disrupts the normal flow of traffic✓BWhen in heavy traffic in a construction zone✓COnly when driving in rural areas.✓DWhen driving under adverse weather conditions✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

This road sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/virginia-sharp_turn_right.png

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ASharp right turn.✓BA road joins from the right.✓CThe road ahead turns sharply right, then sharply left.✓DWinding road ahead.✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

What can you do to avoid the need to make emergency stops while driving in traffic?

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AHonk your horn to make others aware of your presence.✓BLook ahead and maintain a safe following distance.✓CDrive in the right lane only.✓DDrive more slowly than the flow of traffic.✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

What does a single dashed white line separating traffic mean?

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ADrivers may pass, even if it could be dangerous.✓BLanes move in opposite directions.✓CDrivers may not pass.✓DDrivers may pass if it is safe to do so.✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

When approached by an emergency vehicle that is using its siren and/or flashing lights, a driver must immediately:

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APull to the right and stop.✓BPull to the right and slow down.✓CPull to the right and turn on their vehicle's four-way flashers.✓DStop and let the emergency vehicle pass.✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

You may not cross a single broken white or yellow line:

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AWhen doing so would interfere with traffic.✓BWhen turning left into a driveway.✓CWhen the car in front of you is disabled.✓DWhen passing to the right on a one-way street.✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

When a traffic signal light turns green, you should:

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AYield the right-of-way to pedestrians.✓BAccelerate as quickly as possible.✓CBack up slowly.✓DNot move until another driver waves you on.✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

A good rule to remember for passing is:

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APass on the right whenever possible.✓BDrive with the flow of traffic and pass only as needed.✓CTry to get to the front of any slow-moving traffic so that you can see better.✓DAlways flash your lights and sound your horn to alert other drivers to your intentions.✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

What should you do if your accelerator sticks while you are driving?

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AReach down and attempt to pull it up.✓BShift to park.✓CShift to neutral and apply steady pressure on the brake.✓DTurn the engine off.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

This sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/pennsylvania-divided_highway1.png

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AA divided highway ends.✓BA one-way street begins.✓CA one-way street ends.✓DA divided highway begins.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

You have the right-of-way when turning left on which of the following traffic signals?

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AA solid green light✓BA flashing yellow light✓CA green arrow pointing left✓DA flashing red light✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

____ limit your concentration, perception, judgment, and memory.

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AOnly a blood alcohol level greater than the legal limit can✓BAlcohol does not✓CEven the smallest amount of alcohol can✓DOnly a blood alcohol level greater than 0.05 percent can✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

If a flagger is directing traffic in a construction zone, you must:

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AFollow the directions given by the flagger.✓BCopy what surrounding traffic is doing, despite the flagger's instructions.✓CAssume the flagger is not supposed to be directing traffic.✓DFollow the laws that would be in place if the area was not under construction.✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

An octagonal sign is always a:

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ASpeed limit sign.✓BStop sign.✓CHospital sign.✓DRailroad warning sign.✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

A good defensive driver:

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ADrives slowly at all times.✓BLooks out for the actions of other drivers.✓CTravels at a constant speed.✓DOnly drives in familiar areas.✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

When entering a street from a driveway, you:

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AMust drive slowly to allow approaching vehicles and pedestrians time to get out of your way.✓BMust honk your horn so approaching vehicles and pedestrians know to give you room.✓CMust stop and proceed only when there are no pedestrians or vehicles approaching.✓DCan disregard any pedestrians if there is no sidewalk.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

You do not have to stop for a stopped school bus that is loading or unloading children if:

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AYou are traveling in the opposite direction on a two-way roadway that has four or more lanes.✓BYou are traveling in a rural area and the road has a large shoulder on each side.✓CYou are traveling in the same direction on a two-way roadway that has four or more lanes.✓DThe speed limit in the area is under 25 miles per hour.✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

What kinds of drugs can affect your driving ability?

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AAllergy medicine✓BMarijuana✓CCold remedies✓DAll of these choices✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

Which of the following influence(s) the effects of alcohol?

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AThe amount of food in the stomach✓BThe body weight of an individual✓CHow much time passes between drinks✓DAll three choices✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

If worried, nervous, angry, or crying, a driver:

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AWill drive no differently than they would if they were thinking more clearly.✓BCan drive faster because they are more in touch with their senses.✓CShould take the time to focus on driving before starting the engine.✓DShould call a friend to vent while driving.✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

An approaching driver fails to dim their high beam headlights. Where should you look?

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AAt the wheels of the approaching vehicle.✓BToward the right side of the road.✓CToward the left side of the road.✓DStraight down the middle of the road.✓