Idaho Permit Practice Test 5
25 questions written from the Idaho Driver's Handbook, with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
What is the minimum space the Idaho handbook says to leave when passing a bicyclist?
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About this test
These questions were written from the Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026). 14 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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What is the minimum space the Idaho handbook says to leave when passing a bicyclist?
- A 3 feet
- B 1 foot
- C 2 feet
- D 6 feet
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A. 3 feet
Leave at least three feet when passing a bicyclist, and more at higher speeds. If you cannot change lanes, wait for a break in oncoming traffic so you can give enough room.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook, page 98
In Idaho, what must you do at a flashing red traffic light?
- A Slow down and go through without stopping
- B Treat it the same as a stop sign
- C Stop only if cross traffic is present
- D Wait until the light turns steady green
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B. Treat it the same as a stop sign
A flashing red light means the same thing as a stop sign. Come to a complete stop, yield to cross traffic and pedestrians, and proceed when it is safe.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook, page 69
Idaho law requires children of what age to ride in an approved child safety seat?
- A 4 years old or younger
- B 8 years old or younger
- C 6 years old or younger
- D 12 years old or younger
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C. 6 years old or younger
Idaho law requires anyone carrying children 6 years old or younger in a non-commercial vehicle to protect them in approved child safety seats. The seat must meet federal standards and be used on every trip.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook, page 41
Your BAC is 0.06 and you are 25 years old, but you have also taken a drug that impairs you. Can you be convicted of DUI in Idaho?
- A No, because your BAC is below 0.08
- B Yes, for being under the influence of other intoxicating substances
- C No, unless you were driving a commercial vehicle
- D Only if you refuse to take a breath test
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B. Yes, for being under the influence of other intoxicating substances
A BAC under 0.08 is not a safe harbor. Idaho can convict you of DUI for being under the influence of other intoxicating substances, including drugs and medications, even when your alcohol level is below the limit.
On a two-lane road, how close to an intersection or railroad crossing may you be when passing, unless traffic-control devices say otherwise?
- A No closer than 50 feet
- B No closer than 100 feet
- C No closer than 200 feet
- D No closer than 500 feet
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B. No closer than 100 feet
Passing is prohibited within 100 feet of an intersection or railroad crossing unless traffic-control devices say otherwise. Vehicles may turn or stop suddenly in those places.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook, page 76