Idaho DMV Permit Practice Test | ID FREE Car Knowledge Test 10

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1.“Highway hypnosis” is a driving condition that can result from:

Staring at the roadway for long periods of time.

Frequent rest stops.

Too much sleep the night before your trip.

Short trips on expressways.

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2.A red traffic signal light means that you must:

Stop at the stop line.

Stop before entering any crosswalk.

Stop before entering the intersection.

All of the above.

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3.You are driving on a busy street and your vehicle’s accelerator sticks open. You should:

Blow your horn.

Slam on your brakes.

Turn on your four-way flashers.

Turn off your ignition, taking care not to engage the steering wheel locking mechanism.

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4.An intersection has no traffic signs or signals. You arrive at the same time as a vehicle to your right. You should:

Speed up and get through the intersection.

Slow down and yield to the vehicle on your right.

Drive into the intersection and make the other vehicle stop.

Honk your horn and drive through the intersection.

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5.When the driver behind you wants to pass, you should:

Speed up.

Go the same speed.

Slow down to allow room in front of your vehicle for the other driver to complete the pass easily.

Change lanes.

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6.A good defensive driver:

Drives slowly at all times.

Looks out for the actions of other drivers.

Travels at a constant speed.

Only drives in familiar areas.

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7.When driving on slippery roads, you should:

Use alternate routes.

Drive as you would on dry roads.

Increase your following distance.

Avoid crossing bridges or intersections.

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8.The risk of hydroplaning can can be reduced by driving:

Through shallow water.

More quickly.

More slowly.

Through deep water.

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9.This sign means:

No parking.

Divided highway ahead.

Left turn signal.

Yield.

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10.Passing is prohibited:

On hills and curves.

At intersections.

At railroad crossings.

All of the above

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11.Signaling your intentions before turning, changing lanes, or driving away from a curb:

Is necessary only if other traffic is present.

Is a good driving habit and is required by law.

Is necessary only during the maneuver, not before.

Is not necessary if the maneuver is done slowly.

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12.When a vehicle with an Anti-Lock Braking System starts to lose traction on a slippery road, drivers should:

Pump the brakes.

Press and hold the brake pedal.

Press and hold the gas pedal.

Lightly tap the brakes.

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13.What are the colors of signs that tell you the distance to the next exit on a highway?

Yellow with black letters

Black with white letters

Red with white letters

Green with white letters

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14.Railroad crossings should always be considered:

Safe to cross, as it is unlikely that a train will be coming.

Dangerous.

Safe locations to park a car.

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15.You may cross solid yellow lines:

To pass traffic moving in the same direction.

During daylight hours only.

At any time.

When making turns.

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16.When driving past a vehicle that has just stopped in a parked position on the side of the road, you should:

Assume that the driver will open the car door as you approach.

Speed up.

Slam on your brakes.

Assume that the driver will wait for you to pass before opening the door.

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17.How can you lower the risk of hydroplaning?

Do not speed when the roads are wet.

Use tires with proper air pressure

Replace tires with bad tread.

All of the above.

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18.What is the appropriate action to take when approaching a railroad crossing that does not have signals to direct traffic?

Always bring the car to a complete stop.

Slow down and be prepared to stop.

All railroad crossings have signals so you will never encounter this situation.

Increase your speed to get across the tracks quickly.

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19.You must stop at a railroad crossing when:

Directed to do so by a flagger.

It is controlled by a stop sign.

Flashing red signals and gates are present and operating.

All of the above.

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20.Double solid yellow lines painted down the middle of the road mean:

Railroad crossing ahead

Pedestrian crossing ahead.

Passing is not permitted from either direction.

Passing is permitted from either direction.

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21.A person walking with a white cane or guide dog is likely to be:

A deaf person.

A person involved with a traffic study.

A blind person.

None of the above.

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22.When may you proceed through an intersection that has a stop sign but no stop line or crosswalk?

After slowing down to verify that there is no cross traffic

After coming to a complete stop and verifying that it is safe to proceed

After you have stopped at least 20 feet prior to the intersection

After slowing down to a speed of 10 mph

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23.When making a right turn on a green light, you must:

Maintain your normal driving speed.

Stop and look for nearby police cars.

Yield to pedestrians.

Increase your normal driving speed.

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24.Always signal when:

Changing lanes.

Pulling into or out of a parking space.

Pulling into traffic from a parking area or alley.

All of the above.

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25.You may drive across a dashed white line:

At any time.

Only during daylight hours.

When it is safe to change lanes.

Only when passing a motorcycle.

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26.When entering a street from a driveway, you:

Must drive slowly to allow approaching vehicles and pedestrians time to get out of your way.

Must honk your horn so approaching vehicles and pedestrians know to give you room.

Must stop and proceed only when there are no pedestrians or vehicles approaching.

Can disregard any pedestrians if there is no sidewalk.

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27.Fog can greatly reduce the visibility of other vehicles, pedestrians, and traffic signals. When driving in fog, you should:

Drive cautiously and reduce your speed.

Not use your high beam headlights.

Use low beam headlights to better illuminate the road and objects.

All of the above.

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28.Two solid yellow lines on the pavement mean:

Passing is allowed for drivers from both directions.

Passing is not allowed.

Passing is allowed if you are at the top a hill.

Passing is allowed during daylight only.

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29.When encountering an aggressive driver, you should:

Avoid eye contact, slow down, and let them pass.

Cut them off to slow them down.

Retaliate by tailgating them.

Make sure they know you disapprove of their behavior.

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30.The most effective thing you can do to reduce your risk of being injured or killed in a traffic crash is to:

Wear your seat belt.

Limit your driving to weekdays.

Stay in the right lane on multilane highways.

Limit your driving to hours between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

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31.If your car breaks down on a highway, you should:

Sit in your car and wait for help.

Use your four-way flashers to warn other drivers.

Sound your horn at passing motorists.

Flash your headlights at oncoming traffic.

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32.Before turning, you should:

Use your signal.

Turn the wheel.

Increase your speed.

Change lanes.

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33.The use of cell phones while driving:

Is not a problem in Idaho.

Distracts drivers and can cause crashes.

Is an uncommon occurrence.

Is highly recommended.

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34.Is it legal cross a double solid yellow centerline to pass?

Yes.

No.

If there is no oncoming traffic.

If the vehicle ahead of you is driving under the speed limit.

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35.You may drink alcoholic beverages in a vehicle on a public highway:

As long as you aren't driving.

If you are riding in the back seat.

If you are riding in the back of a pick-up truck.

Under no circumstances.

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36.A “No stopping” sign means that, unless directed to do so by a police officer, you may stop only:

Long enough to unload packages.

To avoid conflict with other traffic.

To discharge passengers.

For less than five minutes.

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37.If there are two railroad tracks next to each other:

It is always safe to proceed after one train passes.

You must always stop before crossing the tracks.

When one train passes, look for another train on the other track before proceeding.

Honk your horn as you cross the tracks.

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38.After stopping for a school bus that is unloading children:

Do not proceed until the children wave to you.

Watch for children walking along the side of the road.

Accelerate quickly.

Turn on your emergency flashers.

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39.Allowing a space cushion between your vehicle and its surroundings is important because it:

Prevents distractions from other vehicles.

Allows you time to react to unexpected situations.

Keeps traffic flowing at a safe pace.

Keeps other drivers alert.

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40.When you need to change lanes, it is important to:

Signal your intentions ahead of the lane change.

Check your blind spot.

Make sure the lane is clear before entering.

All of the above.

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41.If you are involved in a serious motor vehicle crash:

Stop.

Call the police.

Determine if anyone is injured.

All of the above.

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42.If another car is in danger of hitting you, you should:

Sound your horn.

Wave your arms.

Use your emergency lights.

Flash your headlights.

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43.A fully loaded tractor-trailer traveling at 55 mph could take up to ____ to come to a complete stop.

50 feet

125 feet

400 feet

750 feet

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44.What does a single dashed yellow line separating traffic mean?

Drivers may pass if it is safe to do so.

Both lanes travel in the same direction.

Drivers may not pass

Drivers may pass, even if it could be dangerous.

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45.When driving near a blind pedestrian who is carrying a white cane or using a guide dog, you should:

Slow down and be prepared to stop.

Take the right-of-way.

Proceed normally.

Drive away quickly.

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1.“Highway hypnosis” is a driving condition that can result from:

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2.A red traffic signal light means that you must:

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3.You are driving on a busy street and your vehicle’s accelerator sticks open. You should:

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4.An intersection has no traffic signs or signals. You arrive at the same time as a vehicle to your right. You should:

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5.When the driver behind you wants to pass, you should:

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6.A good defensive driver:

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7.When driving on slippery roads, you should:

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8.The risk of hydroplaning can can be reduced by driving:

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9.This sign means:

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10.Passing is prohibited:

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11.Signaling your intentions before turning, changing lanes, or driving away from a curb:

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12.When a vehicle with an Anti-Lock Braking System starts to lose traction on a slippery road, drivers should:

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13.What are the colors of signs that tell you the distance to the next exit on a highway?

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14.Railroad crossings should always be considered:

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15.You may cross solid yellow lines:

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16.When driving past a vehicle that has just stopped in a parked position on the side of the road, you should:

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17.How can you lower the risk of hydroplaning?

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18.What is the appropriate action to take when approaching a railroad crossing that does not have signals to direct traffic?

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19.You must stop at a railroad crossing when:

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20.Double solid yellow lines painted down the middle of the road mean:

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21.A person walking with a white cane or guide dog is likely to be:

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22.When may you proceed through an intersection that has a stop sign but no stop line or crosswalk?

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23.When making a right turn on a green light, you must:

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24.Always signal when:

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25.You may drive across a dashed white line:

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26.When entering a street from a driveway, you:

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