Idaho DMV Permit Practice Test 2026: Oefenexamen 8

1. Vraag 1 van 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AYou may not turn while the light is red; wait for green
   • BNo turns are allowed at any time
   • CThere is a red-light camera ahead
   • DYou may turn right on red after stopping
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. You may not turn while the light is red; wait for green

   In most places you may turn right on red after a full stop. This sign takes that choice away, so wait for a green light.

2. Vraag 2 van 25

   Car A and Car B stop at this four-way stop at the same time. Which car should go first?

   • ABoth cars may go at once
   • BCar B
   • CWhichever car starts moving first
   • DCar A
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Car B

   When two drivers stop at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right. Car B is on Car A's right, so Car B goes first.

3. Vraag 3 van 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AKeep left
   • BLeft turns only
   • CSharp curve to the left
   • DYou may not turn left here
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. You may not turn left here

   The arrow shows a left turn and the red circle and slash ban it. Go straight or turn right if allowed.

4. Vraag 4 van 25

   Which signs use this round shape?

   • AHospital signs
   • BRailroad crossing advance warning signs
   • CSpeed limit signs
   • DSchool zone signs
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Railroad crossing advance warning signs

   In the United States the circle shape is used for the railroad advance warning sign.

5. Vraag 5 van 25

   You are driving out of a driveway or parking lot onto a street. Who must you yield to?

   • AOnly pedestrians
   • BNo one, if you use your turn signal
   • CPedestrians on the sidewalk and all traffic on the street
   • DOnly cars coming from your left
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Pedestrians on the sidewalk and all traffic on the street

   A driver entering a road from a driveway or private road must stop and yield to pedestrians and to traffic on the road.

6. Vraag 6 van 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • ARoad work is ahead; slow down and watch for workers and equipment
   • BWorkers have finished for the day
   • CTake the detour ahead
   • DThe road is closed ahead
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Road work is ahead; slow down and watch for workers and equipment

   Slow down, stay alert, and follow work zone signs and flaggers.

7. Vraag 7 van 25

   Total stopping distance, as shown, is made up of which two parts?

   • AThe distance you travel while reacting, plus the braking distance
   • BThe braking distance, counted twice
   • CThe reaction distance plus the length of your car
   • DThe distance to the car ahead plus the braking distance
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. The distance you travel while reacting, plus the braking distance

   Part 1 is how far you travel while you see the danger and move your foot to the brake. Part 2 is how far you travel after braking until you stop.

8. Vraag 8 van 25

   The gates at a railroad crossing are coming down. What should you do?

   • ASpeed up and go under the gates
   • BStop on the tracks until the gates rise
   • CStop and wait until the gates are up and the lights stop flashing
   • DDrive around the gates if you cannot see a train
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Stop and wait until the gates are up and the lights stop flashing

   Never drive around or under lowered or lowering gates. Wait until they are fully up.

9. Vraag 9 van 25

   What does the red circle with a slash on this sign mean?

   • AThe action shown inside it is not allowed
   • BThe rule applies only at night
   • CThere is danger ahead
   • DThe action shown is allowed
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. The action shown inside it is not allowed

   On US regulatory signs, red is used for STOP, YIELD and the circle and slash that ban an action.

10. Vraag 10 van 25

    An angry driver makes rude gestures and shouts at you. What should you do?

    • AStay calm, avoid eye contact, and do not respond
    • BSpeed up to get in front of the driver
    • CBrake suddenly to teach the driver a lesson
    • DGesture back
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Stay calm, avoid eye contact, and do not respond

    Do not challenge an aggressive driver. Stay calm, ignore the gestures, and give the driver space.

11. Vraag 11 van 25

    On a freeway with two or more lanes going your way, what is the left lane mainly for?

    • AStopping in an emergency
    • BPassing
    • CSlow vehicles
    • DTrucks only
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Passing

    Keep right except to pass. If many vehicles pass you on the right, move right and let them go by on the left.

12. Vraag 12 van 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ATrucks cross the road ahead
    • BAn uphill passing lane is ahead
    • CA steep downhill grade is ahead; slow down and use a lower gear
    • DA truck stop is ahead
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. A steep downhill grade is ahead; slow down and use a lower gear

    On a steep downgrade, slow down before the hill and shift to a lower gear so your brakes do not overheat.

13. Vraag 13 van 25

    Your brake pedal suddenly sinks to the floor. What should you try first?

    • ATurn off the engine
    • BShift into park
    • COpen the door to drag your foot
    • DPump the brake pedal to build up pressure
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Pump the brake pedal to build up pressure

    Pumping the pedal may build enough pressure to stop. If that fails, use the parking brake slowly and shift to a lower gear.

14. Vraag 14 van 25

    At this four-way stop, the numbers show the order in which the cars stopped. Which car may go first?

    • ACar 2
    • BCar 3
    • CCar 1
    • DCar 4
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Car 1

    At an all-way stop, the first vehicle to come to a full stop is the first to go.

15. Vraag 15 van 25

    Where is this pennant-shaped sign placed?

    • AOn the right side of the road
    • BOnly on freeway on-ramps
    • COver the middle of the road
    • DOn the left side of the road
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. On the left side of the road

    The yellow pennant is posted on the left side of two-lane roads, where you look before passing. It marks the start of a no-passing zone.

16. Vraag 16 van 25

    What do green signs like this one show?

    • ARules you must obey
    • BPlaces to get gas and food
    • CDirections and distances to places
    • DRoad work ahead
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Directions and distances to places

    Green guide signs show routes, directions and distances in miles.

17. Vraag 17 van 25

    Why should you never try to beat a train to a crossing?

    • AA train cannot stop quickly; at 60 mph it may need a mile or more
    • BTrains must yield to cars at crossings
    • CTrain engineers can steer around cars
    • DTrains always slow down at crossings
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. A train cannot stop quickly; at 60 mph it may need a mile or more

    Trains are very heavy and need a long distance to stop. A train at 60 mph may take a mile or more.

18. Vraag 18 van 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AThe left lane is closed ahead
    • BIf you are in the left lane, you must turn left
    • CLeft turns are not allowed
    • DYou may turn left from any lane
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. If you are in the left lane, you must turn left

    Get into the correct lane early. If you are in the left lane, you have to turn left at the intersection.

19. Vraag 19 van 25

    On a divided highway, what color is the edge line on the left side of your lanes?

    • ARed
    • BWhite
    • CYellow
    • DBlue
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Yellow

    Yellow marks the left edge of divided highways, one-way streets and ramps. White marks the right edge.

20. Vraag 20 van 25

    You see this sign while driving in the rain. What should you do?

    • APump your brakes often to dry them
    • BDrive on the shoulder
    • CSpeed up to get past quickly
    • DSlow down and avoid sudden braking or sharp turns
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Slow down and avoid sudden braking or sharp turns

    Wet roads can make your tires lose grip. Slow down, leave more space, and steer and brake gently.

21. Vraag 21 van 25

    Which of these is a warning sign that you are too sleepy to drive?

    • AChecking your mirrors often
    • BWanting to change the radio station
    • CFeeling hungry
    • DDrifting over lane lines or hitting rumble strips
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Drifting over lane lines or hitting rumble strips

    Drifting from your lane or hitting rumble strips means you are drowsy. Stop in a safe place and rest.

22. Vraag 22 van 25

    When is it right to use your horn?

    • ATo warn others of danger or to help avoid a crash
    • BTo greet friends as you drive by
    • CTo show you are angry
    • DTo tell a slow driver to hurry up
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. To warn others of danger or to help avoid a crash

    Use your horn to let others know you are there or to warn them of a hazard, not to express anger.

23. Vraag 23 van 25

    A pedestrian is crossing in the crosswalk ahead of you, as shown. What must you do?

    • AStop and wait until the pedestrian has safely crossed
    • BHonk so the pedestrian moves faster
    • CFlash your lights so the pedestrian stops
    • DDrive slowly around the pedestrian
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Stop and wait until the pedestrian has safely crossed

    Drivers must yield to pedestrians in crosswalks and wait until they can finish crossing safely.

24. Vraag 24 van 25

    What does a five-sided (pentagon) sign like this warn you about?

    • AA no-passing zone
    • BA railroad crossing
    • CRoad work
    • DA school zone or school crossing
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. A school zone or school crossing

    The pentagon shape is used for school signs, so you know to watch for children.

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AStop only if other vehicles are near
    • BCome to a full stop, then go when it is safe
    • CSlow down and go if no one is coming
    • DStop only when a police officer is present
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Come to a full stop, then go when it is safe

    A red octagon always means stop. Stop completely, yield to traffic and pedestrians, then go when it is safe.

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