Idaho permit test: permits, gdl and your driving record
Instruction and driver-training permits, restrictions under 16, 17 and 18, the GDL program, points, suspensions and GDL penalties, and police stops. 25 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.
Rules to remember10 key permits, gdl and your driving record rulesShow the rules
- Anyone from 14 1/2 up to 17 can get a Driver Training permit to attend a public or private driver training program. (p. 15)
- To be issued a Class D instruction permit you must pass a knowledge test. (p. 16)
- Every applicant under 18 needs a parent or guardian with verifiable custody to sign as the liability signer, taking on responsibility for the applicant. (p. 16)
- A Class D Instruction Permit lets an applicant 17 or older practice driving with a licensed adult for one year. (p. 16)
- Drivers under 16 are limited to daylight hours unless a licensed driver who is at least 21 sits in the front seat beside them. (p. 16)
- Idaho's GDL requires a supervised instruction period of at least 6 months with no violations before the knowledge and skills tests. (p. 19)
- Under Idaho's point system, 12 to 17 points in any 12 months can bring a 30-day suspension. (p. 123)
- The department sends a warning letter when a driver has 8 to 11 points in any 12 months. (p. 123)
- A Traffic Safety Education Course offered at a traffic stop must be completed within 45 days of the citation to remove points. (p. 124)
- After suspension for serious offenses like DUI, you must provide proof of financial responsibility (an SR-22) for three years. (p. 128)
Taken from the explanations to checked practice questions; page numbers link to the official handbook.
Sample permits, gdl and your driving record questions
1.Jake, 16, has had his license for 3 months. May he drive his two younger sisters to school?
- ANo, only 1 passenger under 17 is allowed
- BOnly after he holds his license 1 year
- COnly if an adult rides along with them
- DYes, the limit does not apply to relatives
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✓ D. Yes, the limit does not apply to relatives
The one-passenger limit for new drivers under 17 does not apply to passengers related to the driver by blood, adoption or marriage.
2.You have an Idaho license and are convicted of speeding while visiting another state. What happens?
- AIt counts only if you later move there
- BIt is cleared once you pay the fine
- CIt is added to your Idaho driving record
- DIt stays only on that other state's records
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✓ C. It is added to your Idaho driving record
Idaho is in the Driver License Compact, so a traffic conviction in another state is sent to Idaho and placed on your Idaho driving record.
3.A 16-year-old is serving a GDL penalty suspension. Can she get limited privileges to drive to school?
- AYes, if a parent sits in the front seat
- BYes, once half the suspension has passed
- CNo, a GDL suspension allows no driving
- DYes, for trips to school and work only
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✓ C. No, a GDL suspension allows no driving
GDL penalty suspension periods are absolute: they do not allow driving privileges of any kind.
4.What is the lowest number of points in any 12 months that brings an Idaho driver a warning letter?
- A8 points
- B6 points
- C12 points
- D4 points
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✓ A. 8 points
The department sends a warning letter when a driver has 8 to 11 points in any 12 months.