Bad Weather & Night Driving — Idaho

Idaho DMV practice test: 556 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). Official test format: Class D: 40 Q, pass 34. Bad Weather & Night Driving: 35 questions. Updated

Rain, snow, ice, fog and night driving: visibility, traction and headlight use.

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TopicBad Weather & Night Driving
License testIdaho Car learner's permit test (Class D)
Topic questions35 (6% of 556 total)
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Questions (35)

1. Compared to driving during the day, driving at night is:
  1. Less dangerous.
  2. No more or less dangerous.
  3. More dangerous. ✓
  4. Easier on your eyes.

Answer: C. More dangerous.

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2. Which of the following is true about driving on a wet roadway?
  1. As you drive faster, your tires become less effective. ✓
  2. Water does not affect cars with good tires.
  3. Deep water is less dangerous than shallow water.
  4. As you decrease your speed, the roadway becomes more slippery.

Answer: A. As you drive faster, your tires become less effective.

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3. If you become stranded in a snowstorm, the best thing to do is to:
  1. Get out of the car and go for help.
  2. Lay down in your car and go to sleep.
  3. Walk into the road and get the attention of other drivers.
  4. Stay in the car, as you are most likely to be found when you stay in your vehicle. ✓

Answer: D. Stay in the car, as you are most likely to be found when you stay in your vehicle.

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4. At night, it is hardest to see:
  1. Road signs.
  2. Pedestrians. ✓
  3. Other motorists.
  4. Street lights.

Answer: B. Pedestrians.

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5. The risk of hydroplaning can can be reduced by driving:
  1. Through shallow water.
  2. More quickly.
  3. More slowly. ✓
  4. Through deep water.

Answer: C. More slowly.

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6. Night driving can be more difficult than driving during the day because:
  1. Cars overheat more quickly at night.
  2. Visibility is reduced in the dark. ✓
  3. It is more likely to be raining at night.
  4. You are more likely to encounter a motorcycle at night.

Answer: B. Visibility is reduced in the dark.

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7. When driving on wet pavement, it's important to remember:
  1. That pavement is especially slippery right after it starts to rain.
  2. That wet roads can cause hydroplaning.
  3. To give yourself additional space when coming to a stop.
  4. All of the above. ✓

Answer: D. All of the above.

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8. Which of the following statements is true?
  1. A sudden change in weather calls for a change in driving.
  2. You should slow down when driving in rain and fog.
  3. Be particularly aware of vehicles coming up behind you in inclement weather.
  4. All of the above. ✓

Answer: D. All of the above.

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9. When driving in fog, you should use your:
  1. Low beam headlights. ✓
  2. High beam headlights.
  3. Parking lights.
  4. Hazard flashers.

Answer: A. Low beam headlights.

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10. You are driving at night and another vehicle is approaching from the opposite direction. Your headlights:
  1. Should be on their high beam setting.
  2. Should be on their low beam setting. ✓
  3. Should be off. Use your parking lights.
  4. May be on either their high or low beam setting.

Answer: B. Should be on their low beam setting.

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