Idaho DMV Permit Practice Quick Test: 25 Questions

Quick Test has 25 multiple-choice questions on Idaho driving rules, including green signal, stop sign, broken yellow centerline and uncontrolled intersection. 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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  1. What does a steady green traffic signal mean?

    • A. Stop
    • B. Proceed when the intersection is clear
    • C. Yield to all traffic
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    B. Proceed when the intersection is clear

    A green light allows you to go if the intersection is clear.

  2. What must you do at a stop sign?

    • A. Come to a complete stop
    • B. Yield only
    • C. Slow down
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    A. Come to a complete stop

    Stop signs require a full stop before proceeding.

  3. What does a broken yellow centerline indicate?

    • A. Passing only at intersections
    • B. No passing
    • C. Passing allowed when safe
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    C. Passing allowed when safe

    A broken yellow line allows passing when conditions are safe.

  4. Who has the right-of-way at an uncontrolled intersection?

    • A. The driver on the right
    • B. The faster vehicle
    • C. The driver on the left
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    A. The driver on the right

    At uncontrolled intersections, the driver on the right goes first.

  5. What does a flashing red traffic signal require?

    • A. Yield without stopping
    • B. Slow down
    • C. Stop and proceed when safe
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    C. Stop and proceed when safe

    A flashing red light is treated the same as a stop sign.

Complete Study Guide: All 25 Questions with Answers

Every question in Quick Test, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.

  1. Q1. What does a steady green traffic signal mean?

    Correct answer: Proceed when the intersection is clear

    Why: A green light allows you to go if the intersection is clear.

  2. Q2. What must you do at a stop sign?

    Correct answer: Come to a complete stop

    Why: Stop signs require a full stop before proceeding.

  3. Q3. What does a broken yellow centerline indicate?

    Correct answer: Passing allowed when safe

    Why: A broken yellow line allows passing when conditions are safe.

  4. Q4. 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.

  5. Q5. What does a flashing red traffic signal require?

    Correct answer: Stop and proceed when safe

    Why: A flashing red light is treated the same as a stop sign.

  6. Q6. 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.

  7. Q7. What does a diamond-shaped road sign warn of?

    Correct answer: Possible hazards

    Why: Diamond-shaped signs warn of hazards or changes ahead.

  8. Q8. What is the safest following distance in good conditions?

    Correct answer: Three seconds

    Why: A three-second gap gives time to react safely.

  9. Q9. When may you turn right at a red light?

    Correct answer: After stopping and yielding

    Why: A right turn on red is allowed after stopping and yielding if permitted.

  10. Q10. What does a double solid yellow line mean?

    Correct answer: No passing either direction

    Why: Double solid yellow lines prohibit passing both ways.

  11. Q11. What does a round yellow road sign indicate?

    Correct answer: Railroad crossing

    Why: Round yellow signs warn of railroad crossings.

  12. Q12. What should you do before changing lanes?

    Correct answer: Check mirrors and blind spots

    Why: Checking mirrors and blind spots helps ensure safety.

  13. Q13. What does a flashing yellow traffic signal mean?

    Correct answer: Proceed with caution

    Why: Flashing yellow signals warn drivers to proceed carefully.

  14. Q14. What should you do when approaching a school bus with flashing red lights?

    Correct answer: Stop

    Why: Drivers must stop for school buses with flashing red lights.

  15. Q15. 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.

  16. Q16. What does a solid white line between lanes indicate?

    Correct answer: Lane changes discouraged

    Why: Solid white lines discourage lane changes.

  17. Q17. What should you do when entering a roadway from a driveway?

    Correct answer: Yield to traffic

    Why: Drivers entering a roadway must yield to traffic already on it.

  18. Q18. What is hydroplaning?

    Correct answer: Loss of traction from water

    Why: Hydroplaning occurs when tires lose contact with the road due to water.

  19. Q19. What does a red octagonal sign indicate?

    Correct answer: Stop

    Why: Octagonal signs are used only for stop signs.

  20. Q20. 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.

  21. Q21. What does a broken white lane line mean?

    Correct answer: Lane changes permitted

    Why: Broken white lines allow lane changes when safe.

  22. Q22. What is the main danger of tailgating?

    Correct answer: Reduced reaction time

    Why: Following too closely reduces reaction time.

  23. Q23. What should you do when approaching a curve?

    Correct answer: Slow before entering

    Why: Slowing before a curve helps maintain control.

  24. Q24. What does a pentagon-shaped sign usually mark?

    Correct answer: School zone

    Why: Pentagon-shaped signs indicate school zones or crossings.

  25. Q25. What is the safest action when roads are slippery?

    Correct answer: Slow down and increase following distance

    Why: Reducing speed and increasing distance improves control.

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