Idaho permit test: seat belts & equipment

Seat belts, child restraints, air bags, mirrors and required equipment. 5 questions.

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Seat belts & equipmentIdaho rule

Idaho law requires children of what age to ride in an approved child safety seat?

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Sample seat belts & equipment questions

  1. 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

  2. Who must wear a seat belt in Idaho when the vehicle has factory-installed belts?

    • A Only the driver
    • B All occupants
    • C Only front-seat occupants
    • D Only passengers under 18
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    B. All occupants

    Idaho law requires all occupants to wear safety belts or shoulder straps when the vehicle was equipped with them by the factory. Belts cut the risk of serious injury by about half.

    Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook, page 41

  3. How quickly must the foot brakes on an Idaho vehicle be able to stop it from 20 mph on dry pavement?

    • A Within 25 feet
    • B Within 55 feet
    • C Within 15 feet
    • D Within 50 feet
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    A. Within 25 feet

    Idaho requires two brake systems. Foot brakes must stop the vehicle from 20 mph on dry pavement within 25 feet, and the parking brake within 55 feet.

    Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook, page 38

  4. Your load sticks out 5 feet past the rear of your pickup during the day. What does Idaho require?

    • A A yellow flag at least 12 inches square
    • B Nothing, unless the load extends 10 feet or more past the bumper
    • C A red flag at least 18 inches square at the end of the load
    • D A white light visible for 500 feet
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    C. A red flag at least 18 inches square at the end of the load

    When a load extends four feet or more beyond the rear, Idaho requires a red flag at least 18 inches square at the end. At night, replace it with a red light visible for at least 500 feet.

    Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook, page 43