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Anyone who operates a motor vehicle on the public roads in Idaho is required to have a valid driver's license or learner’s permit. Applicants must be 15 years old or older to take the written knowledge and skills tests. The Idaho written knowledge test will cover the contents of the ID DMV Driver's Manual including road rules, highway signs, traffic signals, pavement markings, safe driving practices and equipment required on motor vehicles. The Idaho DMV written test consists of 40 questions, and you are allowed to miss 6 questions to pass the test.
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When attempting to stop on a slippery road, you should:
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First take your foot off the gas pedal and then apply the brakes gently.
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First take your foot off the gas pedal and then slowly apply the parking brake.
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First pump the brakes.
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Steer toward the curb.
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This road sign means:
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School zone.
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Work zone ahead.
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Pedestrian crossing.
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School crossing.
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Don't be afraid to sound a sharp blast on your horn when:
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You have lost control of your vehicle and are moving toward someone.
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Another vehicle is in danger of hitting you.
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When a child is about to run into the street.
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All of the above.
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4.
The octagonal shape is used:
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For yield signs.
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Exclusively for stop signs.
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For stop signs and railroad advance warning signs.
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To warn drivers of existing or possible hazards on roadways.
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Drivers must obey instructions from school crossing guards:
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Only in front of a school.
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At all times.
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During school hours only.
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Only when children are present.
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6.
If you hear a siren while you are driving along a street, you should:
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Slow down but don't stop until you see the emergency vehicle.
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Speed up to get out of the way.
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Pull to the side of the road and look to see if the emergency vehicle is on your street.
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Change the road you are traveling on as soon as possible.
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7.
Vehicle stopping distances never depend on:
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Current road conditions.
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Your vehicle's speed.
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Your reaction time.
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The speed of the vehicle ahead of you.
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8.
If the Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB) signal lights are black, it means:
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The signal has not been activated yet. Drivers may proceed with caution.
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The signal is not working. Drivers should stop before proceeding.
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The signal is not working. Drivers may proceed if the crosswalk is clear.
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None of the above.
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9.
This road sign means:
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No U-turn.
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Sharp left turn.
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U-turn permitted.
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Detour.
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10.
A broken yellow line between two lanes of traffic means:
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Passing is permitted when safe.
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Passing is not permitted.
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Traffic in both directions must stop.
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Passing on the right is permitted in either direction.
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