Idaho DMV "I Drive Safely" Test

If you refuse to take a chemical test when directed to do so by a police officer, __________.

your license will be suspended and you will be fined $250

Which of the following beverages contains the most alcohol?

12oz beer, 5oz wine, 1.5oz shot all the same wow

All vehicles carrying passengers for hire, all buses carrying passengers and all vehicles carrying explosives or flammable liquids must always stop no closer than __________ and no farther than __________ from railroad tracks.

15 feet, 50 feet

The minimum age requirement for a Driver License in Idaho is:

17 years of age, provided you have held a valid instructional permit beforehand.

Microsleeps last __________ seconds.

4 to 5

On average in the U.S., one friend, parent or family member dies every__________minutes in alcohol related crashes.

48

Nearly __________ percent of the vehicles involved in motor vehicle crashes in 2011 were passenger cars or light trucks.

78

__________signs communicate laws.

Regulatory

When driving at night and you encounter curves, what do you have to remember?

Your headlights point straight ahead, not into the curve.

Reversible lanes are marked with unique signs, signals, and markings, such as_____.

a red "X", which means the lane is closed

Some people, when they are caught in a situation where they have no control can become frustrated, which can lead to______.

aggression

Your license may be suspended or revoked for______.

all of the things

When approaching or being approached by an emergency vehicle with its siren and/or lights on, __________.

all traffic, in either direction, must slow down, pull to the right of the road, and stop until the emergency vehicle passes

If parts are replaced when you have work done on your vehicle, __________.

ask to see the old ones

The amount of alcohol in your bloodstream is called_________.

blood alcohol concentration

After you start your vehicle, and as you begin to drive, always check your______.

brakes

Depressants affect the__________.

central nervous system

Most state vehicle codes state that you shall not drive after taking a substance that __________.

central nervous system

Every 15,000 miles, _______.

check the automatic transmission fluid

If you are taking a prescribed drug and are going to drive, __________.

conduct a self-inventory of all drugs consumed and their side effects

Locked doors are less likely to open in a crash, ________.

decreasing the chance of the passengers being ejected

There have been improvements to ABS including __________.

emergency assist

Traveling at high speeds requires__________.

greater stopping distance

Step vans (delivery trucks) and 15-passenger vans________.

have poor rearward vision

The__________becomes critical if you are in a situation where you may be struck from the rear.

identification of an alternate path

You can reduce your vehicle's blind spot by_______.

installing large mirrors on both sides

You are impaired when your ability to operate a vehicle is ______.

limited or hampered

Alcohol is metabolized by the_________.

liver

As you enter the deceleration lane or the exit ramp, slow down and_____________.

maintain a safe cushion of space ahead and behind your vehicle

To regain control of a vehicle in a skid, __________.

make smooth steering corrections

Many head-on collisions occur on two-lane roads when passing because drivers______.

misjudge the closure of oncoming traffic

Many collisions become more serious when drivers __________.

panic

To be issued an Idaho Driver License, you must __________.

pass a written test, pass a behind the wheel test, pass a standard vision screening examination

When traveling at a safe speed on an expressway, select a lane that allows others to __________.

pass you on the left

Other drivers depend on you to be rational and________.

predictable

If you experience a blow out in one of your front tires, your vehicle will __________.

pull hard towards the deflated tire

If you experience microsleep,______.

pull off the road at a safe place and nap

If your brakes "fail," one of the first things to do is ___________.

pump the brake pedal

For specific guidelines on your vehicle's maintenance, make sure to ___________.

reference your owners manual

Position your vehicle in the _______of your lane before turning right and move toward the center line when you are about to turn left.

right side

When you drive, ______.

risk is always present

When you detect your emotions beginning to dominate your judgment and actions while driving, you should practice_______.

self regulation

Every 30,000 miles,_______.

service the automatic transmission

Prevent an expressway emergency by merging without________.

stopping

White lettering and symbols painted on the surface of the roadway are used to __________.

supplement signs

If a driver in front stops suddenly and a collision occurs it is the "fault" of _____.

the driver behind

When passing a stopped school bus, you do not need to stop if __________.

the school bus is on the opposite side of a roadway that is divided by a physical barrier.

Place or secure large items and loose objects in the __________ for safety and to deter theft.

trunk

Because the actions of other road users are __________, you can lower your risk if you adequately communicate to those around you. Always signal your intention to change lanes or turn.

unpredictable

If you are in an emergency and there is no space to the side to steer out of the way of a crash, ___________.

use controlled braking

Large space margins on the roadway provide __________.

visibility, time, and distance you need to avoid collisions

Never drive __________, avoid sudden steering and braking, and always signal your intention to turn or change lanes.

where you cannot see

__________transport a pet in the bed of an open pickup truck.

Never

_________is the temporary removal of your privilege to drive.

Suspension

_________, the roadway, and your vehicle are all categories associated with risk that you should assess before you get behind the wheel.

The driver

If you drive through water, your brakes may become slippery and ineffective. To dry the brakes off, __________.

apply your brakes gently as you accelerate

One driving technique that could increase your fuel economy is to_______.

avoid unnecessary idling

Once in the brain, alcohol affects ALL of these critical skills EXCEPT:

blood flow

Use your _________to communicate to other drivers that you are in trouble, there is trouble ahead, or when you are moving very slowly.

emergency hazard lights

Inattention is generally caused by concentration on __________.

emotional issues

When you combine alcohol with some drugs, the results can be_____.

fatal

Lower headlight beams must be used when __________.

it is approaching dusk or when you approach another vehicle

If you notice someone driving erratically behind you, you should __________.

let him or her pass you and position your vehicle with plenty of space behind the bad driver

Drinking to have fun is called __________.

recreational drinking

When driving in the city, ________may help you avoid traffic, but they may not be as safe or they may increase your travel time because of traffic control lights.

side streets

About__________in every ten Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related crash at some time in their life.

three

Due to synergism, if you take two depressants together, it may be the same as taking_________.

three

Evaluate weather conditions, the condition of your vehicle and other risk factors, including_________, every time you drive.

your own well-being

Urban driving often involves limited _____ which often obstructs advance warning of traffic obstacles.

visibility

A __________ headlight lens can cut the amount of light it emits by 90%.

dirty

How can you assess whether you are not looking far enough ahead when you drive?

You make frequent, quick stops.

Select a travel lane with the least amount of congestion and stay in the lane you have chosen until you need to turn, __________, or avoid a hazard.

pass another vehicle

In the U.S., over 2 million people are injured and over 30,000 people are killed in traffic collisions __________.

each year

Enter a curve SLOWER than the posted speed if ________.

it's a blind curve, your vehicle is heavy, or it's slippery

At intersections, look to the _____ first.

left

Before entering an intersection, the safest searching process is to search ________.

left, center, right, then left again

Most drivers make__________driving errors for every 20 decisions they make while driving.

2

Never drive when your body tells you_____.

it is tired

__________diamond-shaped or__________signs alert drivers of construction zones.

Orange, rectangular

During each mile you drive, up to__________events you need to interpret can occur.

200

Do not try to drive more than__________hours in any one day.

8

Determine the stopping distance by these factors: __________.

perception distance, reaction distance, and braking distance

Child restraint anchorage systems should have__________lower anchorages.

2

On cold days, to prevent moisture from forming on the inside of the glass, _________ before you turn on the defroster.

turn the heater on high and let the engine warm up