Idaho DMV Permit Practice Test 5: 50 Questions
Practice Test 5 has 50 multiple-choice questions on Idaho driving rules, including limited visibility intersection, bicycle warning sign, flashing yellow arrow and turn signal purpose. Each answer is explained as soon as you pick it, and every question is listed with its answer in the study guide below.
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What Practice Test 5 Covers
The questions in this test ask about:
- Limited Visibility Intersection
- Bicycle Warning Sign
- Flashing Yellow Arrow
- Turn Signal Purpose
- Skid Recovery
- Hydroplaning Definition
- Green Traffic Signal
- Solid Yellow Next to Broken
- Roundabout Entry
- Red Curb
- School Bus Stop
- Animal in Roadway
- Fog Driving
- Slippery Road Safety
Try 5 Questions from This Test
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What should you do when approaching an intersection with limited visibility?
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B. Slow down and be ready to stop
Slowing down prepares you to stop if hazards appear.
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What does a diamond-shaped sign with a bicycle symbol warn of?
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A. Bicycles may be present
This sign warns drivers that bicycles may be present.
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What does a flashing yellow arrow signal mean?
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A. Proceed with caution
Flashing yellow arrows allow turns with caution.
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What should you do if your brakes fail?
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C. Pump the brakes
Pumping the brakes and downshifting can help slow the vehicle.
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What is the purpose of turn signals?
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C. Communicate intentions
Turn signals tell other drivers what you plan to do.
Complete Study Guide: All 50 Questions with Answers
Every question in Practice Test 5, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
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Q1. What should you do when approaching an intersection with limited visibility?
Correct answer: Slow down and be ready to stop
Why: Slowing down prepares you to stop if hazards appear.
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Q2. What does a steady red traffic signal require?
Correct answer: Come to a complete stop
Why: A steady red light requires a full stop before entering.
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Q3. What does a broken yellow centerline indicate?
Correct answer: Passing allowed when safe
Why: Broken yellow lines allow passing when conditions are safe.
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Q4. What should you do before making a left turn?
Correct answer: Yield to oncoming traffic
Why: Left turns require yielding to oncoming vehicles.
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Q5. What does a diamond-shaped road sign warn drivers about?
Correct answer: Possible hazards
Why: Diamond-shaped signs warn of hazards or road changes.
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Q6. What should you do when following another vehicle in good conditions?
Correct answer: Use a three-second gap
Why: A three-second gap provides safe reaction time.
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Q7. What does a flashing yellow traffic signal mean?
Correct answer: Proceed with caution
Why: Flashing yellow signals warn drivers to be cautious.
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Q8. What must you do at a stop sign?
Correct answer: Come to a complete stop
Why: Stop signs require a full stop.
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Q9. What does a double solid yellow line mean?
Correct answer: No passing either direction
Why: Double solid yellow lines prohibit passing both ways.
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Q10. What should you do when an emergency vehicle approaches from behind?
Correct answer: Pull over and stop
Why: Drivers must pull over and stop for emergency vehicles.
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Q11. What does a round yellow road sign indicate?
Correct answer: Railroad crossing
Why: Round yellow signs warn of railroad crossings.
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Q12. Why are speed limits set?
Correct answer: Improve safety
Why: Speed limits are designed to reduce crashes and injuries.
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Q13. What does a yield sign require you to do?
Correct answer: Slow and give right-of-way
Why: Yield signs require giving right-of-way when necessary.
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Q14. When are headlights required?
Correct answer: From sunset to sunrise or low visibility
Why: Headlights are required at night and in poor visibility.
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Q15. What does a solid white line between lanes mean?
Correct answer: Lane changes discouraged
Why: Solid white lines discourage lane changes.
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Q16. What should you do if your vehicle begins to skid?
Correct answer: Steer in the direction of the skid
Why: Steering into the skid helps regain control.
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Q17. Who has the right-of-way at an uncontrolled intersection?
Correct answer: The driver on the right
Why: At uncontrolled intersections, the driver on the right goes first.
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Q18. What does a green arrow traffic signal mean?
Correct answer: Movement only in the arrow direction
Why: A green arrow allows movement only in its direction.
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Q19. What should you do when approaching a curve?
Correct answer: Slow before entering
Why: Slowing before the curve helps maintain control.
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Q20. What does a pentagon-shaped sign usually indicate?
Correct answer: School zone
Why: Pentagon-shaped signs mark school zones or crossings.
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Q21. What is the legal blood alcohol concentration limit for adult drivers?
Correct answer: 0.08%
Why: A BAC of 0.08% or higher is illegal.
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Q22. What should you do when entering a roadway from a driveway?
Correct answer: Yield to traffic
Why: Drivers entering must yield to traffic already on the road.
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Q23. What does a red octagonal sign indicate?
Correct answer: Stop
Why: Octagonal signs are used only for stop signs.
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Q24. What is hydroplaning?
Correct answer: Loss of traction from water
Why: Hydroplaning happens when tires lose contact due to water.
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Q25. What should you do if traffic signals are not working?
Correct answer: Treat the intersection as a four-way stop
Why: Non-working signals must be treated as four-way stops.
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Q26. When is passing on the right allowed?
Correct answer: When the vehicle ahead is turning left
Why: Passing on the right is allowed when the vehicle ahead is turning left.
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Q27. What should you do when approaching a school bus with flashing red lights?
Correct answer: Stop
Why: Drivers must stop for flashing red school bus lights.
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Q28. What does a white rectangular sign usually indicate?
Correct answer: Regulation
Why: White rectangular signs give regulatory information.
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Q29. What is the safest action when driving in fog?
Correct answer: Slow down
Why: Reducing speed improves reaction time in fog.
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Q30. What should you do if you miss your freeway exit?
Correct answer: Take the next exit
Why: Drivers should continue to the next exit safely.
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Q31. What does a flashing red traffic signal mean?
Correct answer: Stop and proceed when safe
Why: Flashing red signals are treated as stop signs.
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Q32. What is the main danger of tailgating?
Correct answer: Reduced reaction time
Why: Following too closely reduces reaction time.
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Q33. What does a broken white lane line indicate?
Correct answer: Lane changes permitted
Why: Broken white lines allow lane changes when safe.
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Q34. What should you do at a railroad crossing without signals?
Correct answer: Stop, look, and listen
Why: Drivers must stop, look, and listen before crossing.
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Q35. What is the purpose of seat belts?
Correct answer: Reduce injury and prevent ejection
Why: Seat belts reduce injuries and prevent ejection.
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Q36. What should you do when driving downhill on a steep grade?
Correct answer: Shift to a lower gear
Why: Lower gears help control speed downhill.
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Q37. What does a solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line mean?
Correct answer: Passing allowed only on broken-line side
Why: Passing is allowed only on the broken-line side.
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Q38. What should you do before changing lanes?
Correct answer: Check mirrors and blind spots
Why: Checking mirrors and blind spots ensures safety.
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Q39. What does a green traffic signal indicate?
Correct answer: Proceed when safe
Why: A green light allows drivers to proceed when clear.
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Q40. What should you do if your brakes fail?
Correct answer: Pump the brakes
Why: Pumping the brakes and downshifting can help slow the vehicle.
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Q41. What does a red curb usually mean?
Correct answer: No stopping or parking
Why: Red curbs indicate no stopping or parking.
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Q42. What should you do when approaching a roundabout?
Correct answer: Yield to traffic already in the circle
Why: Drivers must yield to traffic already in the roundabout.
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Q43. What is the safest way to reduce glare from headlights at night?
Correct answer: Look toward the right edge of the road
Why: Looking toward the right edge reduces glare.
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Q44. What should you do if an animal suddenly appears in your lane?
Correct answer: Brake firmly and stay in lane
Why: Firm braking while staying in lane reduces risk.
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Q45. What is the purpose of turn signals?
Correct answer: Communicate intentions
Why: Turn signals tell other drivers what you plan to do.
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Q46. What should you do when parking uphill with a curb?
Correct answer: Turn wheels away from the curb
Why: Turning wheels away from the curb helps prevent rolling.
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Q47. What does a diamond-shaped sign with a bicycle symbol warn of?
Correct answer: Bicycles may be present
Why: This sign warns drivers that bicycles may be present.
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Q48. When must drivers yield to pedestrians?
Correct answer: At marked or unmarked crosswalks
Why: Drivers must yield to pedestrians in crosswalks.
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Q49. What does a flashing yellow arrow signal mean?
Correct answer: Proceed with caution
Why: Flashing yellow arrows allow turns with caution.
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Q50. What is the safest action when roads are slippery?
Correct answer: Slow down and increase following distance
Why: Slowing down and increasing distance improves control.