Idaho Permit Test: Lanes & Passing Practice Questions

Correct answer: The passed vehicle in your rear-view mirror

Signal and wait until you can see the vehicle you passed in your rear-view mirror before moving back into the lane.

Source: Traffic Laws & the Rules of the Road – Passing

Correct answer: 100 feet

Idaho prohibits passing within 100 feet of an intersection unless signs or markings indicate otherwise.

Source: Traffic Laws & the Rules of the Road – Passing

Correct answer: A railroad crossing, unless devices allow it

You may not pass within 100 feet of a railroad crossing unless traffic-control devices indicate otherwise.

Source: Traffic Laws & the Rules of the Road – Passing

Correct answer: When your view is obstructed

Passing within 100 feet of a bridge or tunnel is prohibited when your view is obstructed.

Source: Traffic Laws & the Rules of the Road – Passing

Correct answer: 200 feet

Idaho's handbook says to finish a pass before you come within 200 feet of oncoming traffic.

Source: Traffic Laws & the Rules of the Road – Passing

Correct answer: Pull back into your lane and wait for another opening

If you decide you can't make a pass safely, pull back behind the vehicle and wait for a better opportunity.

Source: Traffic Laws & the Rules of the Road – Passing

Correct answer: When it is signaling and preparing to turn left

On a two-lane, two-way road you may pass on the right only when the vehicle ahead is turning left, and never by driving off the roadway.

Source: Traffic Laws & the Rules of the Road – Passing

Correct answer: You would have to drive off the pavement to pass

You may not pass when doing so requires driving off the pavement or roadway.

Source: Traffic Laws & the Rules of the Road – Passing

Correct answer: Keep steady or slow down, and move right in your lane

Help the passing driver: don't speed up; keep steady or slow down, and move to the right side of your lane.

Source: Traffic Laws & the Rules of the Road – Passing

Correct answer: Use your horn

If the vehicle you are passing starts to drift toward you, use your horn to warn the driver.

Source: Traffic Laws & the Rules of the Road – Passing

Correct answer: Wanting a better view of the scenery

Exceptions include left turns, passing, one-way roads, multi-lane roads in your direction, slow-traffic lanes, and avoiding obstructions—not sightseeing.

Source: Traffic Laws & the Rules of the Road – Keep to the Right

Correct answer: Turn off the road where it is safe to let them pass

A slow vehicle delaying three or more vehicles in a rural area or on a two-lane highway must pull off where safe to let them pass.

Source: Traffic Laws & the Rules of the Road – Slow-Moving Vehicle

Correct answer: The left lane

Normally drive in the right or center lane; the left lane is for higher speeds and passing.

Source: Traffic Laws & the Rules of the Road – Changing Lanes

Correct answer: To leave room for drivers entering the freeway

During rush hours, staying out of the right lane gives drivers entering the freeway room to merge.

Source: Traffic Laws & the Rules of the Road – Changing Lanes

Correct answer: No; crossovers are for emergency and maintenance vehicles

Freeway median crossovers are only for highway maintenance and emergency vehicles; using them is illegal for everyone else.

Source: Traffic Laws & the Rules of the Road – Changing Lanes