Idaho DMV Practice Test 02

Idaho Practice Test 02

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A driver cuts off another vehicle, or threatens another motorist or a pedestrian. These are examples of:

excessive driving

defensive driving

road rage

furious driving

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When a ‘Road Closed’ sign is displayed, drivers must:

remove the sign and move forward.

make a U-turn.

look for a detour or another route.

come to a complete stop and wait for the lights to turn green.

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If a vehicle is approaching with high beams, drivers should look __________ until the vehicle passes.

at the center of the road

to the right of the road

straight ahead

to the left of the road

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Parking is not allowed:

on the road side of a parked vehicle.

in a crosswalk.

in a tunnel.

All of the above.

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You are approaching an intersection with a yellow flashing light. You should:

slow down and proceed with caution through the intersection.

stop and wait for the light to change.

speed up to beat the red light.

prepare to stop; the light is about to turn red.

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When you are in a line of traffic that is crossing a railroad track that has no signals or gates:

you may pass slower drivers crossing the track.

before you start to cross, you need to make sure there is space to get all the way across the tracks without stopping.

you have the right of way and do not need to check for trains.

All of the above.

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You must yield to other drivers:

when they are coming out of an alley or driveway.

only when a yield sign is present.

when entering a street from an alley.

All of the above.

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In heavy rain, tires can begin to ride on the water that is on top of the road pavement. This is called:

waterplaning.

pavement-planing.

hydroplaning.

rideplaning.

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When approaching a highway-rail intersection, the first sign drivers see is usually:

a train sign.

an RXR round sign on a yellow background.

a yield sign.

a stop sign.

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Who is most at risk?

Drivers who have overslept.

Drivers who have traditional work schedules.

Drivers who are driving long distances without rest breaks.

Experienced drivers.

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Experienced drivers.

Driving slower than the normal flow of traffic.

Sudden stops.

Weaving between lanes.

All of the above.

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When driving in icy or snowy conditions, to avoid crashes drivers should:

add extra weight to the vehicle to improve traction.

engage 4 wheel drive on the vehicle.

get off the highway as quickly as possible.

reduce speed and increase following distance.

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You go with a group of friends to a social event, and you plan to have a few drinks. You should:

arrange to ride home with a friend who does not drink.

avoid alternating between drinks with alcohol and drinks without any alcohol.

stop drinking several minutes before you intend to leave.

make alcohol the focus of the event.

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A steady yellow light means that a ______ light will soon appear.

steady green

steady red

flashing green

flashing yellow

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For protection, motorcyclists are required to:

wear approved helmets.

signal turns, lane changes and stops.

keep their headlights and taillights on at all times.

None of the above.

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In Idaho, bicyclists:

do not need to come to a complete stop when turning right on a red light.

do not need to come to a complete stop at stop signs.

must yield the right-of-way to vehicles in or already at the intersection.

All of the above.

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If you suddenly have no control of the steering wheel, you should:

turn on your emergency flashers and pull off the road.

ease your foot off the gas pedal. Turn on your emergency flashers and allow your vehicle to come to a slow stop.

pump your brake pedal to build pressure.

react as you would with a blowout.

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If the traffic lights are out of service when you approach an intersection, you:

must slow down and yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.

must continue according to the rules of right-of-way.

must proceed with caution.

must come to a stop as you would for a stop sign.

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Alcohol causes:

loss of concentration.

poor judgment.

reduced perception.

All of the above.

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Which of the following must you obey over the others?

Stop sign

Flashing red light

Police officer

Red light

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You may park or stop along the shoulder of the freeway:

as long as you turn on your emergency flashers.

only if you have an emergency.

if you need to check your smartphone for directions.

if no part of your vehicle is on the road.

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If your turn signals fail, you should use _____ to indicate your intention to turn.

your horn

your high beams

your emergency flashers

hand signals

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ABS is the acronym for:

Anti-Braking System.

Anti-lock Brake System.

Asphalt-Braking System.

Anti-Buzz-Steering.

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Before turning, you should:

increase your speed.

sound your horn to alert the other drivers.

give the proper turn signal.

change lanes.

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When meeting a car with blinding headlights, you should:

use your emergency flashers to warn the other driver.

dim your lights, then speed up and pass quickly.

look toward the left side of the road.

look toward the right side of the road.

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At intersections where two or more drivers stop at STOP signs at the same time and they are at right angles:

the driver on the right must yield to the driver on the left.

the driver who is late for work has the right-of-way.

the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right.

the driver who was going faster before stopping must yield.

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You should never depend on your mirrors when you prepare to change lanes. Why?

Mirrors leave “blind spots” behind both sides of vehicles.

Mirrors are useless.

You should look over your shoulder instead.

Mirrors need to be adjusted.

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You hear a siren close by but cannot see where the emergency vehicle is. What do you do?

Stop immediately and activate your emergency flashers.

Stop only if you are sure that the vehicle is headed toward you in the opposite lane.

Keep driving until you are sure the emergency vehicle is headed toward you.

Pull over to the right side of the road and stop until you are sure the emergency vehicle is not headed toward you.

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If you see a “lane closed ahead” sign you should:

merge into the correct lane when it is safe.

make a U-turn. You are on the wrong side of the road.

speed to the end of the closed lane and try to get into the other lane.

None of the above.

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