Sample Idaho permit-test questions
Below are 4 sample questions from the Idaho question bank. The interactive practice test above randomizes from the same pool.
An Idaho driver who holds a Supervised Instruction Permit under the GDL program must accumulate at least ____ hours of supervised driving time.
- 60
- 50
- 40
- 30
Correct answer: B
Explanation: An Idaho driver who holds a Supervised Instruction Permit under the GDL
program must accumulate at least 50 hours of supervised driving time, 10
hours of which must be at night. [Graduated Driver's License (GDL) Program,
One Driver, One License, One Record, Idaho Driver's Handbook]
You must dim your headlamps 500 feet before meeting another vehicle and __________ before overtaking another vehicle.
- 200 feet
- 300 feet
- 150 feet
- 100 feet
Correct answer: A
Explanation: You must dim your headlamps 500 feet before meeting and 200 feet before
overtaking another vehicle. When lights are needed for driving, use
headlamps, not parking lights.
If you are approaching an intersection and see a steady yellow light, you must
- proceed with caution.
- increase your speed.
- continue at the same speed.
- stop.
Correct answer: D
Explanation: A steady yellow signal warns you that the signal is about to change to red. If
you are approaching the intersection, you must stop if you can do so safely. If
not, you should proceed with caution.
This sign is
- an object marker on a roadway.
- a barricade at a work zone.
- a warning sign at a work zone.
- a guide sign on an interstate highway.
Correct answer: A
Explanation: This is an object marker sign, which is used to notify drivers of objects in the
roadway or very close to the edge of the roadway. The stripes point
downward toward the safe side of the roadway. This sign indicates that you
should keep right to pass the object.