Idaho Permit Practice Test 3

25 questions written from the Idaho Driver's Handbook, with an explanation and page citation for every answer.

Question 1 of 25
Laws, points & insuranceIdaho rule

You move to a new home in Idaho. How soon must you notify ITD of your new address?

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About this test

These questions were written from the Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026). 12 of the 20 Idaho questions in this test cover rules that are specific to Idaho or differ between states. Every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the exact page it comes from, so you can check it yourself.

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  1. You move to a new home in Idaho. How soon must you notify ITD of your new address?

    • A Within 10 days
    • B Within 30 days
    • C Within 60 days
    • D Only when you renew your license
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    B. Within 30 days

    Idaho requires you to notify ITD within 30 days when your address changes, in person, online or in writing. Your record must show your actual physical address.

    Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook, page 29

  2. Unless a different limit is posted, what is the maximum speed in an Idaho residential, business or urban district?

    • A 35 mph
    • B 25 mph
    • C 30 mph
    • D 45 mph
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    A. 35 mph

    Idaho's default maximum in any residential, business or urban district is 35 mph unless signs say otherwise. Lower limits are often posted, especially near schools.

    Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook, page 68

  3. School bus stopped with red lights flashing on a two-lane road
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    School bus stopped with red lights flashing on a two-lane roadYouRed lights flashing, stop arm out

    A school bus ahead is stopped with its red lights flashing and stop arm out on a two-lane road. What must you do?

    • A Slow to 20 mph and pass carefully
    • B Stop only if you are behind the bus
    • C Stop, then go once the bus driver waves you on
    • D Stop and stay stopped until the lights stop flashing and children are clear
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    D. Stop and stay stopped until the lights stop flashing and children are clear

    Traffic must stop and remain stopped as long as the red lights are flashing or the stop arm is out. Stay stopped until all children are clear of the roadway and the bus.

    Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook, page 70

  4. You see an "Open Range" warning sign in Idaho. What does it mean?

    • A The road ahead is unpaved
    • B Livestock may roam freely and have the right-of-way
    • C Hunting is permitted on land along both sides of the highway
    • D There is no speed limit in this area
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    B. Livestock may roam freely and have the right-of-way

    An Open Range sign means you are in an area where livestock have the right-of-way and roam freely and unfenced. Be especially watchful at night.

    Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook, page 49

  5. Idaho law requires you to dim your high beams how far before meeting an oncoming vehicle, and how far before overtaking one?

    • A 300 feet before meeting and 100 feet before overtaking
    • B 200 feet before meeting and 500 feet before overtaking
    • C 1,000 feet before meeting and 300 feet before overtaking
    • D 500 feet before meeting and 200 feet before overtaking
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    D. 500 feet before meeting and 200 feet before overtaking

    Idaho requires headlamps to be dimmed 500 feet before meeting an oncoming vehicle and 200 feet before overtaking one. High beams can blind other drivers directly or through their mirrors.

    Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook, page 43