Can make turning more difficult.

Can increase your stopping distance.

Merging traffic from the right.

Uncontrolled intersection ahead.

Idaho Car Driving Permit Test-7 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

Guide signs are ____ signs that provide directional and mileage information to drivers.

Yellow
Red
Green
White

Q.2

If traffic signals at an intersection 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 other drivers.
Turn on your hazard lights and proceed through the intersection without stopping.
Treat the intersection as a four-way stop.

Q.3

When you see this black and yellow sign, it means:

The road to the right is for one-way traffic only.
That due to upcoming roadwork, there is a detour to the right.
Slow down because the road ahead changes direction at an extreme angle.
There is a crossroad to your right.

Q.4

Worn or bald tires:

Can make turning more difficult.
Are likely to hydroplane.
Can increase your stopping distance.
All of the above.

Q.5

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 speed of traffic.
Turn on your hazard lights until safely on the freeway.
Accelerate to the speed of freeway traffic.

Q.6

The driver's left arm and hand are extended upward. This hand signal means that the driver plans to:

Turn left.
Turn right.
Come to a stop.
Go straight ahead.

Q.7

When driving under icy or snowy conditions, which driving technique will help drivers avoid crashes?

Add extra weight to their vehicles to improve traction.
Get off the highways as quickly as possible.
Engage the four-wheel drive on their vehicles.
Reduce their speed and increase their following distance.

Q.8

As alcohol builds up in your blood, it:

Slows down your reactions.
Makes you feel less confident.
Begins to metabolize itself more quickly.
Decreases the number of driving errors.

Q.9

When in a travel lane on the roadway:

You may stop to drop off passengers.
You may stop to look up an address.
You may make a U-turn or back up if you get on the wrong entrance ramp of the freeway.
Don’t stop for any reason. Keep moving until you can safely pull off the road.

Q.10

When driving in rain, you must:

Use low beam headlights.
Use high beam headlights.
Use parking lights.
Use no lights.

Q.11

This road sign means:

Slow down or stop.
Stop, if necessary.
You must come to a complete stop.
Drive with caution and be ready to stop.

Q.12

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.
That they are breaking the law while talking on their cell phone while driving.
All of the above.

Q.13

Defensive driving is:

Identifying dangerous driving situations and taking action to avoid accidents.
Defending yourself against poor drivers by getting ahead of them in traffic.
Following the vehicle ahead of you at a close distance.
Quickly changing lanes and shifting in and out of traffic congestion.

Q.14

If you are turning onto a street with more than one lane traveling in your direction, you should:

Turn into the lane closest to your previous lane.
Turn into the lane marked with an arrow.
Turn into the middle lane.
Turn into any lane.

Q.15

When you park uphill on a street with a curb:

Keep the front wheel straight and set the parking brake.
Turn the front wheels away from the curb.
Turn the front wheels toward the curb.
Turn the back wheels into the curb.

Q.16

Crossbuck signs indicate:

Railroad crossings.
School zones.
No passing zones.
Hospitals.

Q.17

Which of the following best ensures your safety and the safety of those around you when you are backing your vehicle?

Honk your horn right before shifting into reverse.
Check behind the vehicle before you get into the driver's seat.
Check your rearview mirrors to see what is behind you.
Turn up the car radio before backing up to get the attention of anyone who may be around you.

Q.18

This sign means:

One-way traffic.
Intersection ahead.
Merging traffic from the right.
Highway curves ahead.

Q.19

In which of the following ways can alcoholic beverages affect you?

It slows your reaction time.
It gives you a feeling of false confidence.
It impairs your thinking ability.
All of the above.

Q.20

If you need to drive in foggy weather:

Turn on your low beam headlights.
Turn on your hazard lights.
It is okay to drive at the maximum speed limit.
Do not drive at a speed above 10 miles per hour.

Q.21

A slow-moving vehicle emblem is:

A rectangular red sign.
A circular green sign.
A diamond-shaped yellow sign.
A triangular orange sign.

Q.22

In Idaho, you may pass another vehicle in an intersection:

Under no circumstances.
If a dashed yellow line is marked through the intersection.
If a dashed yellow line and a solid yellow line are marked through the intersection.
If there are no pavement markings in the intersection.

Q.23

You are approaching a railroad crossing that has no visible gates or flashing lights, but has a standard crossbuck. You should:

Approach all tracks with extreme caution and cross only when you know that there is no train coming.
Turn your radio down to hear if there may be an approaching train.
Only continue once cleared to do so by a flagger, if applicable.
All of the above.

Q.24

If your turn signals fail, you should use ____ to indicate that you are turning.

Your horn
Your headlights
Hand signals
Your emergency flashers

Q.25

You are borrowing an unfamiliar vehicle from a friend. You should:

Not put too much thought into it because all vehicles are the same.
Hide from your friend that you are unfamiliar with the vehicle.
Disregard any obvious defects to avoid embarrassing your friend.
Take a few minutes before driving to familiarize yourself with the operation and location of all the vehicle’s equipment.

Q.26

You may drive around the gates at a railroad crossing:

When the train has passed.
Under no circumstances.
When the lights have stopped flashing.
When other drivers drive around the gates.

Q.27

State and local authorities:

Must post the same speed limit for all roads that are similar to one another.
May adjust statewide speed limits by posting speed limit signs.
Do not have the authority to post varying speed limits.
Must never post a speed limit lower than 35 miles per hour.

Q.28

You are involved in an accident. You should:

Stop immediately.
Help the injured.
Call the police.
All of the above.

Q.29

What color are pavement markings that separate traffic lanes moving in opposite direction?

Yellow
White
Yellow and white
Yellow, white, and black

Q.30

Studies show that properly wearing a seat belt:

Increases the chance of fatality in a crash.
Reduces damage to your car in a crash.
Reduces the risk of serious injury in a crash.
All of the above.

Q.31

You approach an emergency vehicle that is stopped with its lights flashing. You must:

Slow down. If possible, change lanes so you will not drive next to the stopped emergency vehicle.
Drive to the right side of the road and stop.
Stay in your lane and continue to drive at the same speed.
Accelerate to quickly pass the stopped vehicle.

Q.32

This sign means:

Emergency vehicles ahead.
Uncontrolled intersection ahead.
Four-way stop ahead.
Traffic signal ahead.

Q.33

Stress can affect your driving by:

Lowing your ability to focus on driving.
Decreasing your chances of an accident.
Causing you to fall asleep at the wheel.
Making you more aware of others around you.

Q.34

When preparing to turn left, drivers should:

Slow down gradually while checking their rearview mirror.
Move into the left lane.
Watch for oncoming vehicles and pedestrians.
All of the above.

Q.35

Round signs indicate:

No passing zones.
School zones.
Upcoming railroad crossings.
Hospitals.

Q.36

This road sign means:

School crossing.
Pedestrian crossing.
Jogging trail.
Busy sidewalk.

Q.37

Your body gets rid of approximately:

Three alcoholic drinks an hour.
One alcoholic drink an hour.
Two alcoholic drinks an hour.
None of the above.

Q.38

This sign means:

Slippery when wet.
Watch for drunk drivers.
Dangerous curve ahead.
Bump in the road ahead.

Q.39

Before switching on the ignition, you should:

Be sure only backseat passengers have buckled their seat belts.
Be sure only adult passengers have buckled their seat belts.
Be sure only child passengers have buckled their seat belts.
Be sure all of the vehicle's occupants have buckled their seat belts.

Q.40

If there are two railroad tracks next to each other:

It is always safe to proceed after one train passes.
You must always stop before crossing the tracks.
When one train passes, look for another train on the other track before proceeding.
Honk your horn as you cross the tracks.

Guide signs are ____ signs that provide directional and mileage information to drivers.

If traffic signals at an intersection are not functioning due to a power outage:

When you see this black and yellow sign, it means:

Worn or bald tires:

When merging onto a freeway, it is usually best to:

The driver's left arm and hand are extended upward. This hand signal means that the driver plans to:

When driving under icy or snowy conditions, which driving technique will help drivers avoid crashes?

As alcohol builds up in your blood, it:

When in a travel lane on the roadway:

When driving in rain, you must:

This road sign means:

It is important to make a reasonable effort to notify the owner of another vehicle:

Defensive driving is:

If you are turning onto a street with more than one lane traveling in your direction, you should:

When you park uphill on a street with a curb:

Crossbuck signs indicate:

Which of the following best ensures your safety and the safety of those around you when you are backing your vehicle?

This sign means:

In which of the following ways can alcoholic beverages affect you?

If you need to drive in foggy weather:

A slow-moving vehicle emblem is:

In Idaho, you may pass another vehicle in an intersection:

You are approaching a railroad crossing that has no visible gates or flashing lights, but has a standard crossbuck. You should:

If your turn signals fail, you should use ____ to indicate that you are turning.

You are borrowing an unfamiliar vehicle from a friend. You should:

You may drive around the gates at a railroad crossing:

State and local authorities:

You are involved in an accident. You should:

What color are pavement markings that separate traffic lanes moving in opposite direction?

Studies show that properly wearing a seat belt:

You approach an emergency vehicle that is stopped with its lights flashing. You must:

This sign means:

Stress can affect your driving by:

When preparing to turn left, drivers should:

Round signs indicate:

This road sign means:

Your body gets rid of approximately:

This sign means:

Before switching on the ignition, you should:

If there are two railroad tracks next to each other:

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