Idaho permit test: passing and freeways
Passing, funeral processions, slow-moving vehicles, entering, driving on and leaving freeways. 24 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.
Rules to remember10 key passing and freeways rulesShow the rules
- Passing is prohibited near hills, curves or obstructions on two-lane roads that block your view of oncoming traffic. (p. 76)
- You may not pass within 100 feet of a railroad crossing unless traffic-control devices indicate otherwise. (p. 76)
- When making a left turn, always yield to oncoming traffic in the intersection unless a traffic-control device directs otherwise. (p. 76)
- The passing speed exception applies only on two-lane roads posted at 55 mph or more, and never in work zones. (p. 77)
- You may not pass a vehicle that has stopped at a marked or unmarked crosswalk to let a pedestrian cross. (p. 77)
- Passing is prohibited within 100 feet of a bridge or tunnel when your view is obstructed. (p. 77)
- Passing is prohibited when a school bus is stopped to load or unload passengers. (p. 77)
- Complete your pass before you come within 200 feet of oncoming traffic and before a no-passing zone begins. (p. 78)
- If you enter the wrong freeway ramp, never back up or turn through the median. (p. 84)
- Always signal for at least five seconds before changing lanes or exiting a freeway. (p. 85)
Taken from the explanations to checked practice questions; page numbers link to the official handbook.
Sample passing and freeways questions
1.You are passing on a two-lane road. How far from oncoming traffic must you complete the pass?
- AAt least 100 feet
- BAt least 200 feet
- CAt least 500 feet
- DAt least 50 feet
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✓ B. At least 200 feet
Complete your pass before you come within 200 feet of oncoming traffic and before a no-passing zone begins.
2.You come up behind a funeral procession. May you drive between its cars to reach your turn?
- AYes, if you use your turn signal
- BOnly if a police officer allows it
- CYes, if your headlights are on
- DYes, if there is a large gap
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✓ B. Only if a police officer allows it
Do not drive between or join vehicles in a funeral procession unless a police officer authorizes it. Always give processions the right-of-way.
3.You are on a two-lane, two-way road. The car ahead has stopped and is signaling a left turn. May you pass it on the right?
- ANo, passing on the right is never allowed
- BYes, even if you must use the shoulder
- CYes, if you stay on the roadway
- DOnly if the driver waves you around
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✓ C. Yes, if you stay on the roadway
You may pass on the right only when the vehicle ahead is signaling a left turn on a two-lane road, or on a road with two or more lanes going your way, and never by leaving the roadway.
4.You don't want to drive at the posted freeway speed. What does the handbook suggest?
- ATurn on your hazard lights
- BDrive on the shoulder
- CChoose another kind of road
- DStay in the left lane
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✓ C. Choose another kind of road
On a freeway, keep a steady speed with the flow of traffic. If you can't or don't want to drive at the posted speed, choose another road.