Idaho permit test: sharing the road
Pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists, trucks, buses and slow vehicles. 7 questions.
What is the minimum space the Idaho handbook says to leave when passing a bicyclist?
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Sample sharing the road questions
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
A bicyclist approaches a stop sign in Idaho with no other traffic near the intersection. What does Idaho law require of the bicyclist?
- A The bicyclist must stop completely like a car
- B The bicyclist may proceed with caution without coming to a complete stop
- C The bicyclist must get off and walk the bike across
- D The bicyclist must wait for a car to arrive and wave them on
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B. The bicyclist may proceed with caution without coming to a complete stop
In Idaho, bicyclists do not need to come to a complete stop at stop signs. They must still yield to vehicles in or near the intersection and then proceed with caution, so drivers should expect this.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook, page 98
You are about to turn right, and a bicyclist is riding ahead of you on the right. What should you do?
- A Speed up to pass and turn in front of the bicyclist
- B Honk so the bicyclist stops for you
- C Turn sharply from the left lane to avoid the bike
- D Slow and stay behind the bicyclist until they pass your turn
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D. Slow and stay behind the bicyclist until they pass your turn
Never assume you can beat a bicyclist to your turn. Slow down and stay behind them until they ride past the point where you will turn, which prevents a "right hook" crash.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook, page 99
A motorcycle is riding on the far left side of a wide lane. May you drive alongside it in the same lane?
- A Yes, if the motorcycle stays on the far side
- B Yes, if you move slowly and signal first
- C No, motorcycles are entitled to the full width of the lane
- D Only on roads posted at 35 mph or less
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C. No, motorcycles are entitled to the full width of the lane
Motorcycles are entitled to the same full-lane width as other vehicles. Never move into the same lane alongside a motorcycle, even if the lane is wide and the rider is to one side.