Idaho DMV Permit Test: 2026 Guide

1. What does this regulatory sign indicate?

1. a) No Left Turn.
2. b) Winding road.
3. c) No U-Turn.
4. d) No Right Turn.

2. How is a side street controlled when a HAWK beacon is present on the main road?

1. a) By a green light.
2. b) By the HAWK beacon.
3. c) It becomes uncontrolled.
4. d) By a stop sign.

3. What senses should you use at a railroad crossing?

1. a) Just listen.
2. b) Smell and touch.
3. c) Just look straight ahead.
4. d) Listen and look both ways.

4. What sign is found at most railroad crossings?

1. a) Speed limit sign.
2. b) Stop sign.
3. c) Railroad crossbuck sign.
4. d) Yield sign.

5. From which direction does traffic come that you must yield to in a roundabout?

1. a) Your right.
2. b) Straight ahead.
3. c) Your left.
4. d) Behind you.

6. Where are pedestrians directed to in a SPUI interchange?

1. a) The center pedestrian island in the middle of the interchange.
2. b) The shoulder of the road.
3. c) The median strip.
4. d) Under the bridge.

7. What is the estimated stopping distance for a 150-car freight train traveling at 50 miles per hour?

1. a) 7,000 feet or 1 and 1/3 miles.
2. b) 1,500 feet or about 1/4 mile.
3. c) 500 feet or about one block.
4. d) 3,500 feet or about 2/3 mile.

8. What happens if you violate speed limits in a posted School Zone?

1. a) The speed limit is automatically 15 mph.
2. b) There are increased penalties.
3. c) Penalties are the same as any other road.
4. d) You get a warning only.

9. What is the purpose of a 'Low Clearance' sign?

1. a) To indicate the overhead clearance height.
2. b) To indicate a bridge weight limit.
3. c) To show the width of the road.
4. d) To warn of falling rocks.

10. What does a Yield sign indicate?

1. a) You have the right of way.
2. b) You must slow down and yield the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
3. c) You may proceed without slowing down.
4. d) You must stop completely regardless of traffic.