Idaho Public Driver Education Ultimate
Exam
**Question 1.** What does Idaho’s “basic rule” require drivers to do when no
posted speed limit is visible?
A) Drive at the posted speed of the nearest highway sign
B) Drive no faster than the speed of traffic around you
C) Drive at a speed that is reasonable and prudent under the conditions
D) Drive at the maximum speed allowed for that class of road
Answer: C
Explanation: Idaho’s basic rule states a driver must travel at a speed that is
reasonable and prudent considering road, traffic, and weather conditions,
regardless of posted limits.
**Question 2.** Which of the following is the maximum speed limit on rural
interstates in Idaho?
A) 55 mph
B) 65 mph
C) 70 mph
D) 80 mph
Answer: D
Explanation: Rural interstate highways in Idaho are posted at a maximum of
80 mph unless otherwise indicated.
**Question 3.** Under Idaho’s Graduated Driver’s License (GDL) program, a teen
driver with a Class 6 license may drive unsupervised after how many months of
holding a Supervised Instruction Permit (SIP)?
A) 3 months
, Idaho Public Driver Education Ultimate
Exam
B) 6 months
C) 9 months
D) 12 months
Answer: B
Explanation: Idaho requires a minimum of six months on a SIP before a teen may
graduate to an unsupervised intermediate license, provided all other GDL
requirements are met.
**Question 4.** Which document is NOT required to obtain an Idaho driver’s
license?
A) Birth certificate
B) Proof of Idaho residency
C) Vehicle registration card
D) Social Security number verification
Answer: C
Explanation: A vehicle registration card is not required for licensing; the required
documents are proof of identity, residency, and Social Security number.
**Question 5.** A solid yellow line on the center of the roadway indicates:
A) Passing is allowed in both directions
B) No passing in either direction
C) Passing is allowed for traffic traveling in the opposite direction only
D) A lane is designated for turning only
Answer: B
, Idaho Public Driver Education Ultimate
Exam
Explanation: A solid yellow line means passing is prohibited for traffic traveling in
either direction.
**Question 6.** Which sign warns drivers of a possible animal crossing?
A) A red octagon with “STOP”
B) A yellow diamond with a silhouette of a deer
C) A green rectangular sign with “EXIT”
D) A blue square with a wheelchair symbol
Answer: B
Explanation: Yellow diamond signs with animal silhouettes indicate potential
wildlife crossings.
**Question 7.** At an uncontrolled intersection, who has the right-of-way?
A) The driver who arrives first
B) The driver on the left
C) The driver on the right
D) The larger vehicle
Answer: C
Explanation: When no signs or signals control an intersection, drivers must yield
to traffic approaching from their right.
**Question 8.** When making a left turn at a T-intersection, you must:
A) Yield to oncoming traffic on the through road
B) Accelerate to beat the traffic on the through road
, Idaho Public Driver Education Ultimate
Exam
C) Stop and wait for a green arrow
D) Turn without checking for pedestrians
Answer: A
Explanation: The terminating road must yield to traffic traveling on the through
road, including vehicles that may be turning left.
**Question 9.** If an emergency vehicle with lights and siren is approaching from
behind, Idaho law requires you to:
A) Speed up to get out of the way
B) Pull over to the right edge of the road and stop
C) Continue driving at the same speed
D) Pull over to the left edge of the road and stop
Answer: B
Explanation: Idaho law mandates drivers to move to the right edge of the
roadway, stop, and remain stopped until the emergency vehicle has passed.
**Question 10.** In a roundabout, you must:
A) Yield to traffic already in the circle before entering
B) Stop before entering the roundabout regardless of traffic
C) Enter at any speed as long as you signal
D) Give right-of-way to pedestrians inside the circle
Answer: A
Explanation: Vehicles already circulating have the right-of-way; entering drivers
must yield before merging.
Exam
**Question 1.** What does Idaho’s “basic rule” require drivers to do when no
posted speed limit is visible?
A) Drive at the posted speed of the nearest highway sign
B) Drive no faster than the speed of traffic around you
C) Drive at a speed that is reasonable and prudent under the conditions
D) Drive at the maximum speed allowed for that class of road
Answer: C
Explanation: Idaho’s basic rule states a driver must travel at a speed that is
reasonable and prudent considering road, traffic, and weather conditions,
regardless of posted limits.
**Question 2.** Which of the following is the maximum speed limit on rural
interstates in Idaho?
A) 55 mph
B) 65 mph
C) 70 mph
D) 80 mph
Answer: D
Explanation: Rural interstate highways in Idaho are posted at a maximum of
80 mph unless otherwise indicated.
**Question 3.** Under Idaho’s Graduated Driver’s License (GDL) program, a teen
driver with a Class 6 license may drive unsupervised after how many months of
holding a Supervised Instruction Permit (SIP)?
A) 3 months
, Idaho Public Driver Education Ultimate
Exam
B) 6 months
C) 9 months
D) 12 months
Answer: B
Explanation: Idaho requires a minimum of six months on a SIP before a teen may
graduate to an unsupervised intermediate license, provided all other GDL
requirements are met.
**Question 4.** Which document is NOT required to obtain an Idaho driver’s
license?
A) Birth certificate
B) Proof of Idaho residency
C) Vehicle registration card
D) Social Security number verification
Answer: C
Explanation: A vehicle registration card is not required for licensing; the required
documents are proof of identity, residency, and Social Security number.
**Question 5.** A solid yellow line on the center of the roadway indicates:
A) Passing is allowed in both directions
B) No passing in either direction
C) Passing is allowed for traffic traveling in the opposite direction only
D) A lane is designated for turning only
Answer: B
, Idaho Public Driver Education Ultimate
Exam
Explanation: A solid yellow line means passing is prohibited for traffic traveling in
either direction.
**Question 6.** Which sign warns drivers of a possible animal crossing?
A) A red octagon with “STOP”
B) A yellow diamond with a silhouette of a deer
C) A green rectangular sign with “EXIT”
D) A blue square with a wheelchair symbol
Answer: B
Explanation: Yellow diamond signs with animal silhouettes indicate potential
wildlife crossings.
**Question 7.** At an uncontrolled intersection, who has the right-of-way?
A) The driver who arrives first
B) The driver on the left
C) The driver on the right
D) The larger vehicle
Answer: C
Explanation: When no signs or signals control an intersection, drivers must yield
to traffic approaching from their right.
**Question 8.** When making a left turn at a T-intersection, you must:
A) Yield to oncoming traffic on the through road
B) Accelerate to beat the traffic on the through road
, Idaho Public Driver Education Ultimate
Exam
C) Stop and wait for a green arrow
D) Turn without checking for pedestrians
Answer: A
Explanation: The terminating road must yield to traffic traveling on the through
road, including vehicles that may be turning left.
**Question 9.** If an emergency vehicle with lights and siren is approaching from
behind, Idaho law requires you to:
A) Speed up to get out of the way
B) Pull over to the right edge of the road and stop
C) Continue driving at the same speed
D) Pull over to the left edge of the road and stop
Answer: B
Explanation: Idaho law mandates drivers to move to the right edge of the
roadway, stop, and remain stopped until the emergency vehicle has passed.
**Question 10.** In a roundabout, you must:
A) Yield to traffic already in the circle before entering
B) Stop before entering the roundabout regardless of traffic
C) Enter at any speed as long as you signal
D) Give right-of-way to pedestrians inside the circle
Answer: A
Explanation: Vehicles already circulating have the right-of-way; entering drivers
must yield before merging.
