Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operation — Idaho
Idaho DMV practice test: 556 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). Official test format: Class D: 40 Q, pass 34. Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operation: 33 questions.
Brakes, tires, lights, mirrors, seat belts, child seats and basic vehicle control.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operation |
| License test | Idaho Car learner's permit test (Class D) |
| Topic questions | 33 (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. |
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Questions (33)
1. A seat belt should be adjusted so that it:
- Is loose.
- Is buckled snugly across your hip bones and lower abdomen. ✓
- Is hidden beneath the seat.
- Keeps the seat belt buzzer or light from operating.
Answer: B. Is buckled snugly across your hip bones and lower abdomen.
2. You want to back out of your driveway. You see children playing nearby. Before you start to move your car, you should:
- Rev your engine to warn the children that you are moving.
- Sound your horn so the children will hear you.
- Walk to the back of the car to be sure the way is clear. ✓
- Tell the children to stay away from the driveway.
Answer: C. Walk to the back of the car to be sure the way is clear.
3. Studies show that properly wearing a seat belt:
- Increases the chance of fatality in a crash.
- Reduces damage to your car in a crash.
- Reduces the risk of serious injury in a crash. ✓
- All of the above.
Answer: C. Reduces the risk of serious injury in a crash.
4. You are driving on a busy street and your vehicle’s accelerator sticks open. You should:
- Blow your horn.
- Slam on your brakes.
- Turn on your four-way flashers.
- Turn off your ignition, taking care not to engage the steering wheel locking mechanism. ✓
Answer: D. Turn off your ignition, taking care not to engage the steering wheel locking mechanism.
5. You are driving when your power steering stops working. You should:
- Honk your horn and turn off the ignition.
- Turn on your hazard lights and brace yourself.
- Work hard to steer, reduce your speed, drive to a safe area, and stop. ✓
- Slam on your brakes.
Answer: C. Work hard to steer, reduce your speed, drive to a safe area, and stop.
6. Your tire blows out while you are driving. You should:
- Slam on your brakes.
- Hold your steering wheel tightly and slow to a stop. ✓
- Keep driving normally.
- Turn on your emergency flashers and continue driving.
Answer: B. Hold your steering wheel tightly and slow to a stop.
7. How can you help prevent rear-end collisions?
- Avoid sudden stops.
- Before stopping, check your mirrors and blind spots for traffic.
- Release the gas pedal and let your vehicle slow before applying the brakes.
- All of the above. ✓
Answer: D. All of the above.
8. You may honk your horn when you:
- Have to stop quickly.
- Are passing another car.
- Have lost control of your car. ✓
- Are passing a bicyclist.
Answer: C. Have lost control of your car.
9. Which of the following best ensures your safety and the safety of those around you when you are backing your vehicle?
- Honk your horn right before shifting into reverse.
- Check behind the vehicle before you get into the driver's seat. ✓
- Check your rearview mirrors to see what is behind you.
- Turn up the car radio before backing up to get the attention of anyone who may be around you.
Answer: B. Check behind the vehicle before you get into the driver's seat.
10. Vehicle stopping distances never depend on:
- Your own reaction time.
- The time of day. ✓
- The condition of your vehicle's brakes.
- The condition and type of your vehicle's tires.
Answer: B. The time of day.
Source
Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook