Speed Limits & Following Distance — Idaho
Idaho DMV practice test: 556 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). Official test format: Class D: 40 Q, pass 34. Speed Limits & Following Distance: 35 questions.
Posted speed limits, school and construction zones, stopping and following distance.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | Speed Limits & Following Distance |
| License test | Idaho Car learner's permit test (Class D) |
| Topic questions | 35 (6% of 556 total) |
| Review status | This topic page is still being reviewed against the official handbook. Until review is finished it is hidden from search engines. |
Official handbook
itd.idaho.gov ✓ Verified from official source
Questions (35)
1. When driving in Idaho, you must:
- Always drive at the maximum posted speed limit.
- Drive at a speed that is reasonable and prudent at all times. ✓
- Drive 10 mph below the posted speed limit at all times.
- Always drive at the same speed as the vehicles around you.
Answer: B. Drive at a speed that is reasonable and prudent at all times.
2. When is it illegal to drive below the speed limit?
- When driving slowly disrupts the normal flow of traffic ✓
- When in heavy traffic in a construction zone
- Only when driving in rural areas.
- When driving under adverse weather conditions
Answer: A. When driving slowly disrupts the normal flow of traffic
3. When driving on roads that may be slippery:
- Always drive at the maximum speed limit.
- Use cruise control to maintain a steady speed.
- Reduce your following distance.
- Do not make any sudden changes in speed or direction. ✓
Answer: D. Do not make any sudden changes in speed or direction.
4. The most important thing to remember about speed management and curves is that you must:
- Drive at the posted speed limit as you enter the curve, then slow down at the sharpest part of the curve.
- Slow down before you enter the curve. ✓
- Accelerate gently before you enter the curve.
- Drive at the posted speed limit before, throughout, and after the curve.
Answer: B. Slow down before you enter the curve.
5. Braking distance is affected by:
- The speed your vehicle is traveling.
- The condition of your brakes and tires.
- The condition of the pavement.
- All of the above. ✓
Answer: D. All of the above.
6. Your vehicle's stopping distance increases when stopping:
- On a wet or icy road. ✓
- On paved highways.
- When driving at night.
- All of the above.
Answer: A. On a wet or icy road.
7. When following other vehicles, maintain a space cushion of at least:
- Two seconds.
- Three seconds. ✓
- 200 feet.
- 300 feet.
Answer: B. Three seconds.
8. When driving through school zones:
- Never travel faster than 10 miles per hour.
- Expect students to yield the right-of-way to vehicles.
- Drive the same speed during school hours and hours when school is not in session.
- Observe posted school zone speed limits. ✓
Answer: D. Observe posted school zone speed limits.
9. Allowing a space cushion between your vehicle and its surroundings is important because it:
- Prevents distractions from other vehicles.
- Allows you time to react to unexpected situations. ✓
- Keeps traffic flowing at a safe pace.
- Keeps other drivers alert.
Answer: B. Allows you time to react to unexpected situations.
10. If a flagger is directing traffic in a construction zone, you must:
- Follow the directions given by the flagger. ✓
- Copy what surrounding traffic is doing, despite the flagger's instructions.
- Assume the flagger is not supposed to be directing traffic.
- Follow the laws that would be in place if the area was not under construction.
Answer: A. Follow the directions given by the flagger.
Source
Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook