Idaho DMV Practice Test 07

Idaho Practice Test 07

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Warning signs are:

octagonal.

rectangular.

triangular.

diamond-shaped.

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If your brakes are wet, you can dry them by:

Lightly pressing the gas and brake pedals at the same time.

Pulling over to the right and wait until it stops raining.

Increasing your speed while obeying the speed limit.

None of the above.

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Roads can be very slippery:

when it has just started raining.

when it rains after a dry spell.

during a heavy downpour.

All of the above.

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What is the only effective method to reduce your BAC?

Exercise.

Not drinking over a period of time.

Drinking coffee.

Eating before or while you drink.

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When you drive near parks and playgrounds, you should expect children:

to know when it is safe to cross.

to suddenly run into the street.

to stop at the curb before crossing the street.

not to cross unless they are with an adult.

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If another car is in danger of hitting you, you should:

use your emergency lights.

sound your horn.

flash your headlights.

flash your brake lights.

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Parking is not allowed:

within 25 feet of a crosswalk.

within 10 feet of a fire hydrant.

All the other answers are correct.

within intersections.

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What do pennant-shaped signs indicate?

A detour

A No Passing Zone

A school crossing

Yield

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When the pavement is marked with a double yellow line, drivers may pass other vehicles:

only if there are no oncoming vehicles.

Never.

only if the vehicle ahead is driving 10 mph or more under the speed limit.

None of the other answers is correct.

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Emergency vehicles:

may follow each other.

have the right-of-way when using siren and red/blue lights.

may use a loudspeaker to give instructions.

All of the above.

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A broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line means:

Passing on the right is permitted in either direction

Passing is not permitted in either direction

Passing is permitted on the side of the broken yellow line

Passing is permitted on the side of the solid yellow line

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If another vehicle is approaching you head-on in your lane, you should slow down, _______, and sound your horn.

stay in the center of your lane

pull over to the right

None of the other answers is correct.

steer left

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To avoid having to make an emergency stop while driving in traffic, drivers should:

look ahead and maintain a safe following distance.

drive slower than the flow of traffic.

drive in the right lane only.

sound their horn to warn other drivers.

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A road is likely to be most slippery:

when icy and the temperature is near freezing.

in cold, dry weather.

in spring.

when tire marks have been left by other vehicles.

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What must you do when turning left and facing oncoming traffic?

must not yield to

must interrupt

can handle

must yield to

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what shape is a railroad advance warning sign?

Rectangle

Pentagon

Round

Crossbuck

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A yellow arrow means:

The same as a steady yellow light.

Do not go in the direction of the arrow.

If you intend to turn in the direction of the arrow, be prepared to stop.

None of the above.

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You are driving and you are feeling drowsy. You should:

turn on the radio to keep you awake.

avoid drinking coffee.

find a safe place to stop for a break.

have a beer or two to keep you awake.

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A thumping sound can be a warning:

of a brake failure.

of a steering failure.

that a tire blowout is about to occur.

of a headlight failure.

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What should you do if your headlights suddenly go out?

Use your emergency lights, parking lights or directional signals.

None of the other answers are correct.

Ease your foot off the gas pedal and brake gently.

Brake immediately and activate your emergency lights.

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If two vehicles arrive at a four-way stop at the same time:

both vehicles must stop.

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

the driver on the left must signal the driver on the right to go.

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

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Alcohol:

increases reaction time.

makes it difficult for drivers to judge their condition.

makes drivers more prone to take chances.

All of the above.

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Aggressive drivers:

run stop signs.

tailgate other vehicles and make improper lane changes.

are high risk drivers.

All of the above.

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The driver of an emergency vehicle that uses lights and a siren can legally:

pass red lights.

exceed the speed limit.

go the wrong way.

All of the above.

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A steady green light at intersections means:

You must stop and check for oncoming traffic before proceeding

You may drive through the intersection if the road is clear

You must increase your speed

You may not turn right

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Which signs have black letters on a yellow or orange background?

Warning signs (diamond)

Railroad advance warning signs (round)

Regulatory signs (vertical rectangle)

None of the above.

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When driving in fog, drivers should:

use low beam headlights to better illuminate the road ahead.

slow down and drive cautiously.

not use high beam headlights.

All of the above.

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Drivers must yield for emergency vehicles:

when they see a flashing red or blue light or hear a siren.

Never.

only when other vehicles yield.

None of the above.

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