Sharing the Road — Idaho

Idaho DMV practice test: 556 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). Official test format: Class D: 40 Q, pass 34. Sharing the Road: 62 questions. Updated

Pedestrians, cyclists, school buses, emergency vehicles and heavy trucks.

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TopicSharing the Road
License testIdaho Car learner's permit test (Class D)
Topic questions62 (11% of 556 total)
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Questions (62)

1. What should you do when an emergency vehicle is approaching while displaying flashing red or blue lights?
  1. See if you can reach your destination before the emergency vehicle catches up to you.
  2. Continue driving but try to stay out of its way.
  3. Pull over to the side of the road and come to a complete stop. ✓
  4. Stop in the middle of an intersection.

Answer: C. Pull over to the side of the road and come to a complete stop.

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2. You need to use extra caution when driving near a pedestrian using a white cane because:
  1. He or she is deaf.
  2. He or she is a police officer.
  3. He or she is blind. ✓
  4. He or she has poor balance.

Answer: C. He or she is blind.

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3. You approach an emergency vehicle that is stopped with its lights flashing. You must:
  1. Slow down. If possible, change lanes so you will not drive next to the stopped emergency vehicle. ✓
  2. Drive to the right side of the road and stop.
  3. Stay in your lane and continue to drive at the same speed.
  4. Accelerate to quickly pass the stopped vehicle.

Answer: A. Slow down. If possible, change lanes so you will not drive next to the stopped emergency vehicle.

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4. You are approaching a railroad crossing that has no visible gates or flashing lights, but has a standard crossbuck. You should:
  1. Approach all tracks with extreme caution and cross only when you know that there is no train coming.
  2. Turn your radio down to hear if there may be an approaching train.
  3. Only continue once cleared to do so by a flagger, if applicable.
  4. All of the above. ✓

Answer: D. All of the above.

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5. When approaching a school bus stopped with its stop arm extended, drivers should:
  1. Come to a complete stop and wait to proceed. ✓
  2. Honk their horn before passing the bus on its left.
  3. Continue driving when they think most kids are probably done exiting the bus.
  4. Pass the bus before its door opens.

Answer: A. Come to a complete stop and wait to proceed.

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6. A pedestrian starts to cross in front of your vehicle. You should:
  1. Flash your lights.
  2. Slow down.
  3. Speed up and pass in front of the pedestrian.
  4. Stop and let the pedestrian cross. ✓

Answer: D. Stop and let the pedestrian cross.

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7. To avoid being in a truck or bus driver’s blind spot, you should:
  1. Never pass them.
  2. Avoid driving alongside them and avoid tailgating. ✓
  3. Flash your lights at them.
  4. Sound your horn.

Answer: B. Avoid driving alongside them and avoid tailgating.

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8. If you stop at a railroad crossing with more than one track:
  1. Wait to proceed until you have a clear view of all tracks. ✓
  2. Stop on the first railroad track and watch for another train.
  3. Go through as soon as the train passes.
  4. Go through when one of the tracks is free.

Answer: A. Wait to proceed until you have a clear view of all tracks.

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9. You are approaching a railroad crossing and you do not see or hear a train. You must stop:
  1. If a stop sign is posted.
  2. If a crossing gate is lowered.
  3. If the crossing lights are flashing.
  4. All of the above. ✓

Answer: D. All of the above.

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10. When driving near a blind pedestrian who is carrying a white cane or using a guide dog, you should:
  1. Slow down and be prepared to stop. ✓
  2. Take the right-of-way.
  3. Proceed normally.
  4. Drive away quickly.

Answer: A. Slow down and be prepared to stop.

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Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source

Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook