DMV IDAHO WRITTEN TEST 6

Question 1

What is the only way to reduce your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?

Answer 1

Allow your body time to get rid of the alcohol

Question 2

Which is the correct response to seeing emergency vehicles approaching from behind with their lights flashing?

Answer 2

Immediately pull to the curb or edge of the roadway and stop.

Question 3

You are involved in an accident and your vehicle is blocking traffic. You should:

Answer 3

Move your vehicle off the traveled portion of the roadway, if possible.

Question 4

You are driving in the left lane and want to move into the right lane. You should:

Answer 4

Check your mirrors, signal, and look over your right shoulder for other vehicles before changing lanes.

Question 5

When driving near heavy trucks, other drivers and highway users must make allowances for:

Answer 5

The increased stopping distance required by large vehicles

Question 6

A speed limit is:

Answer 6

The maximum or minimum legal speed you can travel on a road under ideal conditions.

Question 7

If two drivers arrive at the same time to an open intersection:

Answer 7

The driver on the right has the right-of-way.

*If you arrive to an open intersection at the same time as a vehicle to your right, you should yield the right-of-way to that vehicle. You may then proceed when it is safe to do so.

Question 8

Your vehicle strikes an unattended parked vehicle and you cannot locate the vehicle’s owner. You:

Answer 8

Must leave a written notice containing your name, your address, and the circumstances of the accident.

Question 9

If you are driving a car and are 21 years of age or older, you are considered to be driving under the influence if your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is:

Answer 9

0.08 percent or higher.

Question 10

To change lanes you should:

Answer 10

Signal, check your mirrors, check your blind spot in the direction you plan to move, then change lanes.

Question 11

Pennant-shaped signs indicate:

Answer 11

No passing zones.

Question 12

If you are involved in a serious motor vehicle crash:

Answer 12

Stop.

Call the police.

Determine if anyone is injured.

All of the above.

Question 13

If an emergency vehicle with flashing lights is traveling in the area where you are driving, you should:

Answer 13

Make every effort to give the emergency vehicle a clear path of travel.

Question 14

When passing on a multilane highway:

Answer 14

Be sure the passing lane is clear.

Question 15

If you’re going to turn left onto a one-way street, you should complete the turn into:

Answer 15

The lane closest to your previous lane.

Question 16

What should you do when you are going to enter a roadway from a private road?

Answer 16

Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and roadway traffic.

Question 17

A steady green light at an intersection means that you:

Answer 17

May drive through the intersection if the road is clear.

Question 18

What should you be most concerned about when you see this sign?
YELLOW DIAMOND WITH A LINE AT THE BOTTOM WITH A RAISED PART ON THE LEFT AND A CAR AT AN ANGLE DUE TO THE PATH BEING UNLEVEL

Answer 18

Losing control of the vehicle if you drift onto the shoulder.

Question 19

Which of the following lights indicates that you should slow down and proceed with caution at an intersection?

Answer 19

A flashing yellow light

Question 20

This sign means:

WHITE CIRCLE WITH A BLACK ARROW GOING LEFT AND A RED \ OVER IT

Answer 20

No left turn.

Question 21

Lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions are divided by ____ lines.

Answer 21

Yellow

Question 22

This road sign means:

SEE DRAWN GUIDE

Answer 22

Keep right.

*This sign indicates that a divided highway begins ahead. The road will split into two one-way roadways separated by a median or divider. You must keep to the right.

Question 23

“Highway hypnosis” is a driving condition that can result from:

Answer 23

Staring at the roadway for long periods of time.

Question 24

To prepare for anything coming up on the road ahead, you should:

Answer 24

Continually scan the entire road and all roadsides.

Question 25

Signs that are colored orange are:

Answer 25

Work zone signs.

Question 26

A driver approaching a flashing red traffic signal must:

Answer 26

Stop before entering the intersection

Question 27

To check your blind spot when changing lanes to the left, you should glance:

Answer 27

Over your left shoulder.

Question 28

If you leave your vehicle unattended, you must:

Answer 28

Turn off the engine.

Lock the ignition and remove the key.

Set the parking brake.

All of the above.

Question 29

If you begin to feel tired while driving, the best thing to do is to:

Answer 29

Stop driving.

Question 30

What does alcohol do to your driving skills and judgement?

Answer 30

It harms both driving skills and judgement.

Question 31

A work zone:

Answer 31

May be moving or stationary.

Question 32

This sign means:

Answer 32

Lane ends or roadway narrows ahead.

Question 33

Driving at night requires increased caution because:

Answer 33

Drivers cannot see as well at night.

Question 34

Drowsy drivers:

Answer 34

Can drive so poorly that they may appear to be drunk.

Question 35

Braking distance is affected by:

Answer 35

The speed your vehicle is traveling.

The condition of your brakes and tires.

The condition of the pavement.

All of the above.

Question 36

This sign means:

SEE DRAWN GUIDE

Answer 36

School crossing ahead.

Question 37

You notice a vehicle defect which may affect the safe operation of your vehicle. You should:

Answer 37

Correct the defect as soon as possible.

Question 38

This road sign means:

SEE DRAWN GUIDE

Answer 38

The overpass ahead has a low clearance.

Question 39

This road sign means:

SEE DRAWN GUIDE

Answer 39

No right turn.

Question 40

Hydroplaning is usually caused by:

Answer 40

Excessive speed.