Idaho permit test practice

At an uncontrolled three-way "T" intersection warned by a sign, a driver must do what?

1. AProceed without stopping, since it looks like a minor road
2. BStop and yield to drivers approaching from the other two directionsCorrect
3. COnly yield if the driver is turning left at the intersection
4. DSound the horn once and proceed through without stopping

Why: At a 3-way T intersection, you must stop and yield to drivers approaching from the other two directions.

Warning signs in a highway work zone are typically what colors?

1. AYellow and black
2. BRed and white
3. COrange and blackCorrect
4. DBlue and white

Why: Warning signs in a work zone are orange and black, distinguishing them from standard black-and-white regulatory signs.

You are stopped at a red light when a pedestrian steps into the crosswalk just before the light turns green. What must you do?

1. AProceed immediately the instant the light turns green
2. BWait for the pedestrian to finish crossing before proceedingCorrect
3. CHonk the horn to encourage the pedestrian to hurry along
4. DProceed slowly around the pedestrian while they cross

Why: If a pedestrian steps into the crosswalk right before the light turns green, you must wait for the pedestrian to cross before proceeding.

You are in the left lane of a two-lane, same-direction street and a vehicle in the right lane has stopped for a pedestrian crossing. What should you do?

1. AProceed past the stopped vehicle using the left lane
2. BPass only if the pedestrian is more than halfway across
3. CWait for the pedestrian to finish crossing before proceedingCorrect
4. DHonk the horn and proceed with extra caution

Why: You must not pass the other vehicle; wait for the pedestrian to cross and then be sure it is safe to proceed.

"Tailgating" is described in the handbook as what?

1. AA rare cause of crashes
2. BA common cause of crashesCorrect
3. COnly dangerous at highway speeds
4. DOnly a concern for commercial trucks

Why: Tailgating, driving too close to the car ahead, is described as a common cause of crashes.

A vehicle displaying the handicapped parking symbol may park in a reserved space with what payment obligation?

1. AFull standard parking fees apply
2. BNo fee, and for unlimited timeCorrect
3. CHalf of the standard fee applies
4. DFees apply only after two hours

Why: A handicapped person may park in reserved spaces without paying and for unlimited time.

The handbook advises that about how much of driving decisions are based on what you see, making reduced night vision especially significant?

1. A50%
2. B65%
3. C90%Correct
4. D75%

Why: About 90% of driving choices are based on what you see, so reduced vision at night is a major hazard.

Before making a right turn while stopped, the handbook advises drivers to check which direction first?

1. AStraight ahead only, ignoring both sides
2. BLeft, right, and to the rear, checking right firstCorrect
3. COnly the rearview mirror, ignoring your shoulder
4. DOnly the side mirror on the turning side

Why: Always look left, right, and to the rear before turning right, checking the right first for a bicyclist approaching from that side.

After alcohol reaches the brain, the handbook states it typically produces what initial sensation?

1. AImmediate sleepiness followed by a total blackout
2. BRelaxation, and later dulled judgment and self-controlCorrect
3. CSharpened reflexes and improved reaction time
4. DIncreased sensitivity to light and loud sound

Why: When alcohol reaches the brain it promotes relaxation, and in larger amounts dulls judgment, inhibition, and self-control.

Idaho law requires child safety seats for children of what age or younger riding in a noncommercial motor vehicle?

1. A4 years or younger
2. B6 years or youngerCorrect
3. C8 years or younger
4. D10 years or younger

Why: Idaho law requires anyone carrying children 6 years of age or younger in a noncommercial motor vehicle to properly protect them in approved child car safety seats.