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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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You are driving on a highway with a single broken white line. Which of the following is correct?
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You cannot cross the line to change lanes.
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You cannot cross the line to pass.
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You may not change lanes unless you are in the left lane.
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You may cross the line to change lanes.
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2.
This road sign means:
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You must come to a complete stop.
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Merge.
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Drive with caution and be ready to stop.
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Do not block intersection.
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3.
The driver in the picture is using hand signals to show that he is about to:
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Turn left.
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Yield to oncoming vehicles.
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Turn right.
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Slow down or stop.
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4.
A triangular orange sign on the rear of a vehicle indicates that:
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It's a slow-moving vehicle.
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It's an emergency.
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It can carry lots of passengers.
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You aren't allowed to pass it.
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5.
When preparing to drive, you should:
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Adjust the mirrors and fasten your safety belt.
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Check the tire pressure.
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Adjust the height of the steering wheel.
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Adjust your headlights.
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6.
Which of these statements is true about child passengers:
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Children 1 or older and over 20 pounds should ride in the front seat.
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Children can safely ride in the front seat if they are using a seat belt.
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Never install a rear-facing child safety seat in the front seat in airbag-equipped vehicles.
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The front seat is generally the safest place in the vehicle for children six years of age and older.
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7.
This 12'6” sign indicates:
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The advised weight of your vehicle in order to go over a bridge.
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The distance between the road surface and the bottom of a bridge or overpass.
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Truck crossing.
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Narrow bridge ahead.
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8.
Backing your vehicle is:
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Always dangerous to do.
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Only dangerous in large vehicles.
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Dangerous if you have a helper.
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Encouraged at all times.
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9.
You cannot make a U-turn near the top of a hill or another location where other drivers cannot see your vehicle from ___ feet away in either direction.
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500
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200
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50
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100
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10.
Which of the following is NOT true about roundabouts?
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Traffic in roundabouts travels in a counter-clockwise direction.
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Roundabouts slow vehicle speed.
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Roundabouts improve traffic flow.
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Traffic signals found at roundabouts reduce traffic crashes.
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