Idaho DMV Practice Test 12

Idaho Practice Test 12

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If you begin to feel drowsy while driving, you should:

get an energy drink.

open your window.

stop driving.

get some coffee.

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Who is most at risk?

Drivers who are driving on long, boring roads.

Drivers who are fatigued.

Long-distance commuters.

All of the above.

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When changing lanes, you can check your blind spot by:

turning your head and glancing over your shoulder.

using the outside rearview mirror.

using the inside rearview mirror.

checking the rearview and outside mirrors.

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When driving through school zones:

watch for a school flagger.

always drive at 20 MPH or less.

obey the posted speed limits.

remember that students must always yield right-of-way to vehicles.

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Regulatory signs are ____ rectangles with ____ letters or symbols.

white; black

black; white

green; white

yellow; black

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When changing lanes, __________ to be sure no one is in the "blind spot".

slow down gradually

check your left mirror

glance over your shoulder

check your right mirror

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Which of the following is NOT true about ABS?

It improves the steering ability.

It helps increase your stopping distance.

It improves the vehicle stability.

It's an automobile safety system.

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Motor vehicles must yield to pedestrians:

when the pedestrian is in a crosswalk at an intersection.

when driving at night.

only when the pedestrian is blind.

only in school zones.

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Studies show that wearing seat belts:

increases your chances of fatality in a crash.

reduces your chances of serious injury in a crash.

reduces your chances of damaging your car in a crash.

All of the above.

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A driver who approaches an intersection:

must yield the right-of-way to traffic already in the intersection.

has the right-of-way over traffic already in the intersection.

must drive straight through the intersection, even if another vehicle is already in the intersection.

None of the above.

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When you park parallel to a curb, you must:

park within 24 inches of the curb or edge of roadway.

park within 18 inches of the curb.

park facing the opposite direction of the flow of traffic on your side of the road.

park at an angle with the rear of your vehicle sticking out into traffic.

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Night driving can be more difficult because:

the ratio of motorcyles to cars is much higher at night.

visibility is reduced.

vehicle operators tend to drive faster at night.

speed limits do not apply at night.

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What is the purpose of minimum speed limits?

To halt the traffic flow.

To allow emergency vehicles with red flashing lights to safely pass other vehicles.

To decrease the state average speed statistic.

To keep a smooth traffic flow.

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When you come to an intersection with a flashing red light, you must:

stop at the intersection and wait for a flashing green light.

stop only if cars are approaching the intersection.

stop at the intersection, then proceed when safe and observe the right-of-way rules.

slow down and drive carefully through the intersection.

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When driving on a freeway, drivers must know that:

vehicles may travel up to 95 MPH.

a minimum speed limit may be posted.

they should change their speed frequently to adapt to keep up with the flow of traffic.

they should never change lanes.

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Drivers approaching a flashing red traffic signal must:

slow down at the traffic signal.

merge to the left.

carefully drive through the intersection without stopping.

stop before the intersection.

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Braking distance is affected by:

pavement conditions.

the speed your vehicle is traveling.

the condition of your brakes and tires.

All of the above.

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A steady yellow light at an intersection means:

Proceed with caution through the intersection

Slow down and be prepared to stop

Yield to other vehicles

Immediately come to a complete stop

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The most common cause of traffic crashes is:

human error.

bad road conditions.

wet pavement.

bad weather.

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Who has a greater risk of being involved in a traffic crash?

Young people.

Shift workers.

Drivers who are driving alone.

All of the above.

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The best way to deal with tailgaters is to:

ignore them completely.

pump your brakes to get them to back off.

speed up to increase the space between you and the tailgater.

slow down to encourage the tailgater to pass.

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When you see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights, you must:

pull over to the side of the road and stop.

drive with your flashers on.

slow down until it passes you.

increase your speed to provide a clear path for the emergency vehicle.

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Select the best answer. Before backing a car out of a driveway, you should:

check your rearview mirrors to see what is behind you.

check behind the vehicle before you get in.

turn the car radio on.

honk the horn right before backing up.

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Pentagonal signs are used to indicate:

school crossings.

no passing zones.

dangerous intersections.

possible hazards on roadways.

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A flashing red traffic light:

is used to indicate a pedestrian crossing.

has the same meaning as a yield sign.

has the same meaning as a stop sign.

indicates that you should drive with caution.

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When approaching someone using a white cane, you should proceed with caution because:

the pedestrian is blind.

the pedestrian might be using a guide dog.

the pedestrian is deaf.

the pedestrian might be blind.

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You face a green light, but traffic on the other side of the intersection does not allow you to travel all the way through the intersection. What must you do?

Wait until traffic ahead clears, so you do not block the intersection.

Enter the intersection and wait until traffic ahead clears.

Enter the intersection with caution.

Wait for the next green light.

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