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Idaho DMV Practice Test 2026

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Idaho DMV is administered by the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD), headquartered in Boise. The official Idaho written knowledge exam has 40 questions, and drivers must answer 34 correctly (85%) to pass. Our practice tests match the exact format, topics, and difficulty of the real Idaho DMV test.

Idaho Specialty

What makes the Idaho DMV test unique?

State Specialty

Idaho has one of the highest passing thresholds in the country at 85% — only 6 mistakes allowed out of 40.

Idaho-Specific Law

Idaho's "Stop as Yield" law allows cyclists to treat stop signs as yield signs and red lights as stop signs — unique among US states.

Study Tip

With the 85% passing threshold, plan to score at least 90% on practice tests before attempting the real exam.

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284 indexed questions with full answers, explanations, and law citations.

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Sample Idaho practice questions

Real-format questions with the reasoning behind every answer.

1. The per se DUI limit for drivers age 21 or older is a BAC of ____.

  • 0.05%
  • 0.08%
  • 0.10%

Explanation: Idaho's per se DUI limit is 0.08% BAC for drivers 21 and older. A BAC of 0.20% or more triggers enhanced 'excessive' DUI penalties.

2. A crash must be reported immediately to law enforcement if property damage to any one person exceeds ____.

  • $1,000
  • $1,500
  • $2,500

Explanation: Law enforcement must be notified immediately of any crash causing injury, death, or more than $1,500 in property damage to any one person.

3. What should you do when signal before?

  • only left turns
  • only if another driver honks
  • turning, changing lanes, or moving from a parked position

Explanation: Signals communicate your intent before turns, lane changes, and pulling out.

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Idaho DMV Test FAQ

Answers to the questions Idaho test-takers ask most.

How many questions are on the Idaho DMV written test?
The Idaho DMV written (knowledge) exam contains 40 multiple-choice questions. You must answer at least 34 correctly (85%) to pass. The test is administered by the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD).
What makes Idaho's DMV test different?
Idaho has one of the highest passing thresholds in the country at 85% — only 6 mistakes allowed out of 40.
What's a Idaho-specific rule I should memorize?
Idaho's "Stop as Yield" law allows cyclists to treat stop signs as yield signs and red lights as stop signs — unique among US states.
Is the Idaho knowledge test available online?
No — the knowledge test is taken at a licensing office.
What is the legal BAC limit for drivers in Idaho?
DUI per se BAC limits: 0.08% for drivers 21+, 0.04% for commercial drivers, 0.02% for drivers under 21; BAC of 0.20% or more triggers enhanced 'excessive' DUI penalties
How far from a fire hydrant can you park in Idaho?
Do not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant

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