Idaho: Your driving record — Part 2 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “Which of these is listed as a reason for suspension of a driver's license?” · “During a GDL penalty suspension, what driving is allowed?”
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Idaho Driver's Handbook" (July 2026), Idaho Transportation Department.
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Which agencies are authorized by law to suspend, disqualify, deny, cancel, or revoke the license of drivers convicted of breaking certain laws?
- Only the county sheriff's offices
- Only the courts
- Only the officer who wrote the citation
- Courts and the Idaho Transportation Department
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Correct answer: Courts and the Idaho Transportation Department
The courts and the Idaho Transportation Department are authorized by law to suspend, disqualify, deny, cancel, or revoke a license.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 124 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 124)
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Which of these is listed as a reason for suspension of a driver's license?
- Driving a vehicle with a dirty windshield
- Parking a vehicle too close to a curb
- Driving with a worn tire tread
- Using a motor vehicle to commit a felony
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Correct answer: Using a motor vehicle to commit a felony
Using a motor vehicle to commit a felony is on the manual's list of violations that can lead to suspension.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 124 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 124)
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Your driving privileges can be suspended for which of these actions?
- Using a turn signal for too long
- Fleeing from or eluding a peace officer
- Driving a vehicle with a loud radio
- Stopping to let a pedestrian cross
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Correct answer: Fleeing from or eluding a peace officer
Fleeing from or eluding a peace officer is on the manual's list of violations that can lead to suspension.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 124 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 124)
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Under Idaho law, which of these can lead to the suspension of your license?
- Driving a vehicle with a cracked mirror
- Using low-beam headlights in the rain
- Failure to carry motor vehicle insurance
- Driving a vehicle that needs a wash
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Correct answer: Failure to carry motor vehicle insurance
Failure to carry motor vehicle insurance is on the manual's list of violations that can lead to suspension.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 124 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 124)
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Leaving the scene of a crash you were involved in is a listed reason for suspension when the crash caused what?
- When the crash caused property damage
- Only when the crash happened on a freeway
- Only when another driver was ticketed
- Only when the crash happened at night
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Correct answer: When the crash caused property damage
The list includes leaving the scene of a crash in which you were involved when the crash caused property damage, and separately a crash resulting in injury or death.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 124 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 124)
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Which restriction violation does the manual give as an example of a reason for suspension?
- Driving a vehicle with a loud muffler
- Violating a daylight-only restriction
- Driving without the car's registration
- Parking in a space reserved for disabled drivers
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Correct answer: Violating a daylight-only restriction
Violation of a restriction (daylight only, lenses, etc.) is listed as a reason for suspension.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 124 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 124)
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Which drivers are subject to the Graduated Drivers License (GDL) penalties?
- All drivers under 17 years of age
- Only drivers under 16 years of age
- Only drivers who have held a license under one year
- All drivers under 21 years of age
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Correct answer: All drivers under 17 years of age
The GDL penalties apply to all drivers under 17 years of age.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 125 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 125)
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What is the GDL penalty for a driver's first conviction for a moving traffic violation?
- A 30-day suspension
- A 60-day suspension
- A warning letter
- A 90-day suspension
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Correct answer: A warning letter
A driver under 17 gets a warning letter for the first conviction for a moving traffic violation.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 125 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 125)
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What is the GDL penalty for a second conviction for a moving traffic violation?
- A warning letter
- A 60-day suspension of driving privileges
- A 30-day suspension of driving privileges
- A 90-day suspension of driving privileges
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Correct answer: A 30-day suspension of driving privileges
The second conviction brings a 30-day suspension of driving privileges.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 125 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 125)
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What is the GDL penalty for a third or subsequent conviction for a moving traffic violation?
- A 60-day suspension of driving privileges
- A 30-day suspension of driving privileges
- A 90-day suspension of driving privileges
- A six-month suspension of driving privileges
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Correct answer: A 60-day suspension of driving privileges
A third or subsequent conviction brings a 60-day suspension of driving privileges.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 125 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 125)
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During a GDL penalty suspension, what driving is allowed?
- Driving to and from school only
- Driving with a licensed adult in the vehicle
- Driving during daylight hours only
- None; the suspension allows no driving of any kind
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Correct answer: None; the suspension allows no driving of any kind
The GDL penalty suspension periods are absolute and do not allow driving privileges of any kind.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 125 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 125)
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What is a restricted permit for a driver whose Idaho license is suspended?
- A permit that restores full driving privileges at once
- A permit that allows driving only on weekends
- A permit allowing driving to work and medical treatments
- A permit that allows only passengers' pick-ups
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Correct answer: A permit allowing driving to work and medical treatments
A restricted permit allows a suspended driver to drive to and from work, medical treatments, etc.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 127 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 127)
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If the department suspended your license, where do you apply for a restricted permit?
- At the Idaho Transportation Department in Boise
- At the court that convicted you
- At any county sheriff's office
- At the police department that issued the citation
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Correct answer: At the Idaho Transportation Department in Boise
If suspended by the department, you may apply for a restricted permit at the Idaho Transportation Department in Boise.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 127 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 127)
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If a court suspended your license, where must you apply for restricted driving privileges?
- At the Idaho Transportation Department in Boise
- At any county driver's license office
- From the state's highway patrol
- From the court that convicted you
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Correct answer: From the court that convicted you
If suspended by the court, you must apply for restricted driving privileges from the court that convicted you.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 127 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 127)
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When a suspension or revocation period ends, how can you get your driving privileges back?
- They return automatically with no application
- By applying at the court that convicted you
- By applying at any county sheriff's office
- By applying to the Idaho Transportation Department
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Correct answer: By applying to the Idaho Transportation Department
When the period ends, you may get privileges back by applying to the Idaho Transportation Department in Boise.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 127 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 127)
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Is accepting and signing a traffic ticket an admission of guilt?
- Yes, signing a ticket means that you admit that you are guilty
- Yes, but only when the ticket includes a fine
- Yes, unless you write a note on the ticket
- No, your acceptance and signature is not an admission of guilt
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Correct answer: No, your acceptance and signature is not an admission of guilt
The handbook states that acceptance and signature on a traffic ticket is not an admission of guilt.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 133 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 133)
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What may result from refusing to sign a traffic ticket?
- Your arrest
- A higher fine
- A suspended license
- Loss of the right to appear in court
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Correct answer: Your arrest
The handbook says the refusal to sign a traffic ticket may result in your arrest.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 133 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 133)
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If you wish to contest a traffic ticket, where will you have the opportunity to explain your point of view?
- At the roadside with the officer
- At the county driver's license office
- In court
- By mail to the officer's agency
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Correct answer: In court
The handbook says that if you wish to contest the ticket, you will have the opportunity to explain your point of view in court.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 133 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 133)
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If you believe an officer acted inappropriately during a traffic stop, what should you do?
- Argue the issue with the officer at the roadside
- Report it to the officer's agency in a timely manner
- Refuse to sign the ticket until the officer explains
- Report it to the county driver's license office
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Correct answer: Report it to the officer's agency in a timely manner
The handbook says to report it to the officer's agency in a timely manner.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 133 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 133)
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Where will the name of the officer and law enforcement agency be found after a traffic stop?
- On your vehicle registration
- On the back of your license
- On the officer's patrol car only
- On the ticket
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Correct answer: On the ticket
The handbook says the name of the officer and law enforcement agency will be on the ticket, or you may ask the officer.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 133 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 133)