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If you are driving a car and are 21 years of age or older, you are considered to be driving under the influence if your blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) is:
.02 or more .04 or more .06 or more .08 or more
Which of the following is a common cause of a crash?
Inattentive driving Excessive speed for the driving conditions Following too closely All of the above
If approaching an emergency vehicle that is stopped with lights flashing, and the road has two lanes carrying traffic in the same direction:
Maintain current speed and move quickly to a lane away from the emergency vehicle Reduce speed and safely vacate the lane closest to the emergency vehicle Maintain current speed and stay in the right lane Pull to the side of the road and stop completely
If two vehicles arrive at a four-way stop at the same time:
The vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right The vehicle on the right must yield to the vehicle on the left Make hand motions to communicate your intentions to the other driver Move quickly before the other driver makes their decision
Before changing lanes:
Check your blind spot only if you have an older vehicle without all of its mirrors Begin signaling as you move into the next lane Signal at least 500 feet in advance on residential streets Always check your blind spot
It is important to be on the alert for motorcycles because:
They are harder to see than cars They will seldom have their headlights on Motorcyclists are less skilled than drivers of cars All of the above
To drive more safely at night:
Increase following distance Don’t drive when you are tired Make sure your headlights are working properly All of the above
When you park parallel to a curb or edge of roadway:
You must park within 24 inches of the curb or edge of roadway You must park within 18 inches of the curb or edge of roadway You must park facing the opposite direction as traffic on your side of the road You must park at an angle with the front of your vehicle facing out
In what situation is it legal to pass a vehicle on the right, as long as you don’t leave the road?
If you are on a two-lane, two-way road and the vehicle you are overtaking is turning left When the vehicle is going below the speed limit and there is a large shoulder on the road It is never legal to pass on the right Only during daylight hours
In what situation is it legal to pass in an intersection?
When you are in a hurry It is never legal to pass in an intersection If a dashed yellow line is marked through the intersection If there are no pavement markings in the intersection
Motor vehicles must yield to pedestrians:
Only when the pedestrian is a young child, elderly, or blind Only when they are not in a hurry When driving at night When the pedestrian is in a crosswalk at an intersection
Railroad crossings should always be considered:
Safe to cross as it is unlikely a train is coming Dangerous A place where it is okay to park your car A place where stopping is required
When making a left turn:
Proceed quickly as you have the right-of-way Yield to oncoming traffic if they are within 20 feet of you You have the right-of-way if the traffic signal is a solid green ball Yield to oncoming traffic unless otherwise directed by a traffic signal
The best way(s) to avoid hydroplaning is:
Keep your tires properly maintained Slow down when roads are wet or slushy Watch out for standing water or puddles All of the above
This road sign means:
Turn right only after making a complete stop Right turn is not permitted Left turns are permitted None of the above
Okay to increase speed Railroad crossing Intersection/Crossroad 4-way stop
You do not have to stop for a school bus if:
You are traveling in the opposite direction on roadways with four or more lanes with two lanes going in each direction You are traveling in a rural area and the road has a large shoulder on each side You are traveling in the same direction as the bus on a four-lane highway with two lanes going in the opposite direction The speed limit in the area is under 25 miles per hour
What is Idaho’s “basic rule” law for driving speed?
Always drive the posted speed Drive at a speed that is “reasonable and prudent” at all times Drive 5-10 miles per hour below the posted speed limit just to be safe Drive at the same speed as those around you
The best way to deal with tailgaters is to:
Speed up to increase the space between you and the tailgater Slam on your brakes to get them to back off Change lanes when possible or gradually slow down to encourage them to pass Ignore them
Which of the following is correct?
You may turn right after stopping at a steady red light and yielding to cross traffic – unless otherwise posted You may make a U-turn anywhere except where there is a prohibitive sign posted When you turn left and there are two lanes to turn into, you may turn into either lane as long as no cars are in your way All of the above
In which of the following ways can drinking alcoholic beverages affect you?
Slows your reaction time Gives you a feeling of false confidence Impairs your thinking ability All of the above
Which of the following is the best thing to do before backing a car out of a driveway?
Honk the horn right before backing up Check behind the vehicle before you get in Check your rear-view mirrors to see what is behind you Turn up the car radio real loud to get the attention of anyone who may be around you
In Idaho, which of the following rules apply to bicyclists?
Bicyclists are required to come to a complete stop at all stop signs Bicyclists should never ride within two feet of a right-hand curb Bicyclists cannot legally ride on sidewalks in any location Bicyclists must yield right-of-way to vehicles in or already at the intersection
To avoid crashes with vehicles in your “blind spots”:
Quickly turn your head to see if your blind spot is clear, before changing lanes Adjust your rear-view mirrors every few minutes Honk your horn right before turning or changing lanes None of the above
Use of cell phones while driving:
Is not a problem in Idaho Can distract you and cause a crash Is an uncommon occurrence Is highly recommended
It is important to make a reasonable effort to notify the owner of another vehicle:
If you hit their vehicle while it is unattended If you don’t like a bumper sticker displayed on their vehicle When you see them talking on their cell phone and you want to tell them that is illegal All of the above
When approaching a curve on a narrow road where the view is obstructed, it is best to:
Stop the car, get out and walk around the curve to see what is there Turn your headlights on and off rapidly several times Sound the horn and stay close to the right edge of the road while proceeding carefully Speed up and get around the curve quickly
What is the correct response for dealing with emergency vehicles approaching from behind with lights flashing?
Speed up to maintain distance between you and the emergency vehicle Slow down but do not stop Immediately pull to the nearest curb or edge of roadway and stop Continue to drive forward, but turn on your hazard lights
When following other vehicles, maintain a space cushion of at least:
Two seconds Three seconds 200 feet 300 feet
When merging onto a freeway, it is usually best to:
Proceed slowly while waiting for an opening Accelerate to a speed that is faster than the freeway traffic Turn on your hazard lights until safely on the freeway Accelerate to the speed of the freeway traffic
When you are on the freeway in the right lane, allow room for vehicles merging onto the freeway by:
Slowing way down to allow them access Always driving in the far left lane Safely moving into the next lane to allow them access Honking your horn to make them aware of your presence
When can you proceed through an intersection with a stop sign, but no stop line or crosswalk?
After slowing down to ensure there is no cross-traffic After coming to a complete stop and ensuring it is safe to proceed After you have stopped at least 20 feet prior to the intersection After slowing down to at least 5 miles per hour before proceeding
If the traffic signals are not functioning due to a power outage:
Park your vehicle as far off the road as possible and wait for power to be restored Use hand signals to indicate your intentions to the other drivers Turn on your hazard lights and proceed through the intersection without stopping Treat the intersection as a four-way stop
When you need to change lanes, it is important to:
Signal your intentions ahead of time Check your blind spot Make sure the lane is clear before entering All of the above
Approximately one-half of all motorcycle crashes:
Involve another motor vehicle Are not preventable Are very minor with no injuries Involve expert riders
Night driving can be more difficult because:
Cars overheat more at night Your vision is reduced It is more likely to be raining You are more likely to encounter a motorcycle
When parking on a hill or incline with a curb, facing uphill:
Turn your front wheels sharply toward the curb Turn your front wheels slightly to the right Turn your front wheels sharply away from the curb Keep your front wheels straight
Parking is allowed:
On some large sidewalks Within 10 feet of a fire hydrant Within 25 feet of a crosswalk All of the above
Passing is prohibited:
When you are behind a school bus that has stopped to load passengers On hills where your vision is restricted Within 100 feet of oncoming traffic All of the above
When passing other vehicles:
Check your mirrors and blind spots Honk your horn at least 3 times Pull within 10 feet of the vehicle ahead of you before starting to pass There is no need to signal
Is it legal to pass when the pavement is marked with a double yellow line?
Yes No Only if there is no oncoming traffic Only if the vehicle ahead of you is driving under the speed limit
On roads with dashed white lines, they can be crossed over:
At any time Only during daylight hours When it is safe to change lanes Only when passing another car
Pedestrians must yield to motor vehicles:
When the pedestrian is crossing the street where there is no crosswalk or intersection When the pedestrian is crossing the street in a marked crosswalk When the motor vehicle is a pickup or truck Inside city limits only
A person walking with a white cane or guide dog is likely to be:
A deaf person A person involved with a traffic study A blind person None of the above
To be safe when crossing a railroad, you should:
Look both ways only if the red light is flashing Listen and look both ways and then proceed if it is safe to do so Drive across quickly if a train is approaching, or if it is too close, stop and then back up Stop within 10 feet of all railroad crossings
If there are two railroad tracks next to each other:
When one train passes, it is safe to proceed You must always stop When one train passes, watch out for another train on the other track Honk your horn as you go across the tracks
You must yield to other drivers:
Only when a yield sign is present When you want to yield In construction zones When their car is bigger than yours
When entering a street from a garage or alley When they are on the left and you have reached an unmarked intersection at the same time When your traffic signal is a “stale” green All of the above
If you need to drive in foggy conditions:
Turn on your headlights to low beams Turn on your hazard lights It is okay to drive the speed limit Do not drive over 10 miles per hour
Roads can be very slick under what conditions?
When it has just started raining due to oil and water creating a greasy mix When there is moisture on the road and the temperature is at freezing or below Both of the above None of the above
The most common color of warning signs is:
Red Yellow Green Blue
You must stop for a school bus:
When it is parked on the shoulder of the road with no one in it When it approaches you even if its lights are not flashing If its red lights are flashing on a two-lane highway Whenever the driver waves at you
When driving through school zones:
Always drive no more than 20 miles per hour Students must always yield right-of-way to vehicles Drive the same speed as you do when school is not in session Observe posted speed limits
Seat belts benefit drivers by:
Helping them maintain control of their vehicle on winding roads Reducing their risk of injury or death in a crash Helping them maintain control of their vehicle on rough roads All of the above
Studies show that when worn, seat belts:
Increase your chances of fatality in a crash Reduce your chances of damage to your car in a crash Reduce your chances of serious injury in a crash All of the above
When posting speed limits, state and local authorities:
Must post the same limits for each type of road in each city or town May adjust speeds by posting speed limit signs Do not have the authority to post speed limits Must never post a speed limit lower than 35 miles per hour
When is it illegal to drive below the speed limit?
When driving slowly disrupts the normal flow of traffic Only within city limits Only in rural areas When driving slowly due to adverse weather conditions
If one of your tires blows out as you are driving:
Brake hard immediately Try to steer straight while gradually slowing to pull off the road Maintain current speed and hold the steering wheel firmly to steer straight Swerve back and forth to alert traffic behind you
Coming to a complete stop at an intersection, yielding to cross traffic/pedestrians, and then proceeding when clear corresponds with:
A solid red light A flashing yellow light A solid green light A flashing red light
Which of the following traffic signals give you right-of-way to make a left turn?
A solid green light A flashing yellow light A green arrow pointing left A flashing red light
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