Free Idaho DMV permit practice test online
Free Idaho permit practice for road signs, right-of-way, safe driving, and more—with explanations that point back to the official Idaho Division of Motor Vehicles handbook.
The Idaho permit knowledge test has 40 questions; you need 34 correct (85%) to pass. That is above the median of 30 questions across the 51 states QuizLane tracks, so budget more study time than a shorter state would need.
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Idaho DMV permit test facts
These figures reflect the standard Idaho Class D permit knowledge test and can change. Always confirm current requirements with Idaho Division of Motor Vehicles (official source).
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Sample questions
5 Idaho DMV permit practice questions
Try these Idaho sample questions now — each shows the correct answer with a plain-language explanation and a source section. The full 171-question bank is in the practice run, including 10 items that test Idaho law specifically.
1. During the first six months of an Idaho license for a driver under 17, passengers under age 17 are limited to:
- Not more than one, unless related to the driver by blood, adoption, or marriage
- BTwo unrelated friends
- CUnlimited if belted
- DNone
Answer: Not more than one, unless related to the driver by blood, adoption, or marriage. The Idaho Driver’s Manual states that during the first 6 months from the date the license was issued, passengers under age 17 are limited to not more than one, unless related to the driver by blood, adoption, or marriage.
Source: Idaho Driver's Manual — Restriction When Under 17
2. Idaho no-parking zones include parking within how many feet of a fire hydrant?
- 15 feet
- B20 feet
- C5 feet
- D10 feet
Answer: 15 feet. The Idaho Driver’s Manual lists parking as not allowed within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
Source: Idaho Driver's Manual — No-Parking Zones
3. Under Idaho law, you are considered to be driving under the influence if you are under 21 and your BAC is:
- A0.10% or more
- B0.08% or more only
- C0.05% or more
- 0.02% or more
Answer: 0.02% or more. The Idaho Driver’s Manual states you are considered DUI if your BAC is .02 or more if you are under 21 years of age.
Source: Idaho Driver's Manual — Driving Under the Influence
4. In Idaho, reading, writing, or sending written communication (text messaging) while driving is:
- ALegal for adults
- Illegal and considered an infraction (hands-free devices without use of either hand are excepted)
- CLegal under 25 mph
- DLegal if parked at a red light
Answer: Illegal and considered an infraction (hands-free devices without use of either hand are excepted). The Idaho Driver’s Manual states reading, writing, or sending of written communication (text messaging) while driving is illegal and considered an infraction; it does not apply to hands-free devices without the use of either hand.
Source: Idaho Driver's Manual — Cell Phones
5. On an Idaho highway with four or more lanes (two in each direction), when meeting a stopped school bus from the opposite direction:
- AYou must slow to 10 mph only
- BYou must stop only if amber lights flash
- CYou must always stop
- You do not have to stop
Answer: You do not have to stop. The Idaho Driver’s Manual states you do not have to stop if you are traveling in the opposite direction on highways with four or more lanes if two lanes are going in each direction.
Source: Idaho Driver's Manual — School Buses
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