Idaho: Pedestrians Practice Test
Yielding to people in crosswalks, blind pedestrians, children, school safety patrols and walking safely.
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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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While driving, what must you do about directions from a school safety patrol official?
- Follow them only if a police officer is also present
- Follow any directions the official gives
- Treat them as advice that you may ignore if the road is clear
- Follow them only during school hours
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Correct answer: Follow any directions the official gives
You must follow any directions issued by a school safety patrol official while driving your motor vehicle.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 48 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 48)
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Who appoints school safety patrol officials?
- The county sheriff
- The city police department
- The Idaho Transportation Department
- The school
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Correct answer: The school
School safety patrol officials are appointed by the school.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 48 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 48)
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How can you recognize a school safety patrol official on duty?
- A badge, appropriate clothing, or insignia marked "School Patrol"
- Only a sheriff's badge and a marked patrol vehicle
- A yellow flag, a handheld radio, and a numbered patrol vest
- A school bus driver's license displayed on a vest
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Correct answer: A badge, appropriate clothing, or insignia marked "School Patrol"
While on duty, these officials have a badge, appropriate clothing, or insignia marked School Patrol.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 48 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 48)
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What do school safety patrol officials display at school crossings and other points where children are crossing?
- Flashing red lights on a handheld pole
- Orange flags and traffic cones
- "STOP" or other proper directional signs
- A yellow diamond-shaped warning sign
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Correct answer: "STOP" or other proper directional signs
They display STOP or other proper directional signs where school children are crossing a public street or highway.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 48 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 48)
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What does the manual say about pedestrians when you see a pedestrian crossing sign?
- They must wait until traffic has fully cleared the road
- They have the right-of-way, and you may have to stop for them
- They must yield to every vehicle approaching the crossing
- They may cross only when a crossing guard signals them
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Correct answer: They have the right-of-way, and you may have to stop for them
The pedestrian crossing sign warns that pedestrians have the right-of-way and you may have to stop for them.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 51 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 51)
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What may flashing lights on a pedestrian crossing sign indicate?
- A school bus is loading nearby
- The crosswalk is closed ahead
- A pedestrian is crossing
- A railroad crossing is ahead
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Correct answer: A pedestrian is crossing
The manual says the pedestrian crossing sign may have flashing lights that indicate a pedestrian is crossing.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 51 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 51)
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What does a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (sometimes called HAWK) consist of?
- Two yellow lenses positioned over a single red lens
- A red, yellow, and green lens stacked vertically
- Two red lenses positioned over a single yellow lens
- Three red lenses in a horizontal row
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Correct answer: Two red lenses positioned over a single yellow lens
The manual says the Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon consists of two red lenses positioned over a single yellow lens.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 56 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 56)
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Where are the lights of a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon located?
- On a mast arm over the highway and on the roadside
- Only on the sidewalk next to the crosswalk
- Only on a pole at the center of the road
- On the road surface at the stop line
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Correct answer: On a mast arm over the highway and on the roadside
The beacon's lights are located on a mast arm over the highway and on the roadside.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 56 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 56)
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A side street is controlled by a stop sign. What happens when a pedestrian hybrid beacon is in place on the main road?
- The stop sign is removed and traffic follows the beacon
- The side street continues to be controlled by the stop sign
- The stop sign no longer applies while the beacon is dark
- The side street gets a yield sign instead
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Correct answer: The side street continues to be controlled by the stop sign
Any side street controlled by a stop sign continues to be controlled by a stop sign when a pedestrian hybrid beacon is in place.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 57 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 57)
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What should you do before turning a corner?
- Honk to let pedestrians know you are turning
- Speed up so you clear the crossing quickly
- Look only at the vehicles on the cross street
- Watch for people about to cross the street
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Correct answer: Watch for people about to cross the street
The manual says to watch for people about to cross the street before turning a corner.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 57 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 57)
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What does the signal light a driver sees at a pedestrian hybrid beacon look like until a pedestrian pushes the crosswalk button?
- A steady yellow light
- Two flashing red lights
- It is unlit
- A flashing yellow light
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Correct answer: It is unlit
The signal light the driver sees is unlit until the pedestrian pushes the crosswalk button.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 57 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 57)
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At a pedestrian hybrid beacon, what does a flashing yellow light warn drivers approaching the crosswalk to do?
- Slow down
- Stop at the stop line
- Yield and then proceed when clear
- Prepare to turn
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Correct answer: Slow down
The flashing yellow light warns drivers approaching the crosswalk to slow down.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 57 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 57)
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At a pedestrian hybrid beacon, what does a solid yellow light tell drivers?
- To proceed with caution
- To speed up and clear the crosswalk
- To stop and yield to pedestrians
- To prepare to stop
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Correct answer: To prepare to stop
The flashing yellow light is followed by a solid yellow light, telling drivers to prepare to stop.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 57 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 57)
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What must you do when a pedestrian hybrid beacon shows two solid red lights?
- Slow down and proceed if the crosswalk is clear
- Stop at the stop line and stay stopped completely
- Stop only if a pedestrian is in the crosswalk
- Stop and then proceed when the crosswalk is clear
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Correct answer: Stop at the stop line and stay stopped completely
Two solid red lights indicate drivers must stop at the stop line, and vehicles must stop completely when the lights are steady red.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 57 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 57)
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What must a driver do when the red lights of a pedestrian hybrid beacon flash alternately?
- Stop and wait until the lights change to a solid yellow light
- Stop, yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk, and go when it is clear
- Slow down and proceed with caution if no one is crossing
- Stop and wait until the lights turn green for drivers
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Correct answer: Stop, yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk, and go when it is clear
When the red lights flash alternately, the driver must stop, yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk, and proceed when it is clear.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 57 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 57)
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When can normal vehicle traffic resume at a pedestrian hybrid beacon?
- When the lights change to a steady yellow
- When the first pedestrian leaves the crosswalk
- When the lights change to green
- When the light turns dark again
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Correct answer: When the light turns dark again
Normal vehicle traffic can resume when the light turns dark again.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 57 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 57)
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At a single point urban interchange, where are bicyclists and pedestrians directed after using the signalized pedestrian crossing?
- To the sidewalk along the cross street beyond the ramp
- To the shoulder of the exit ramp beside traffic
- Back to the curb where they started crossing
- To the center pedestrian island of the interchange
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Correct answer: To the center pedestrian island of the interchange
Bicyclists and pedestrians cross at the signalized crossing and are then directed to the center pedestrian island.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 65 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 65)
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At an intersection, motor vehicles must yield to a pedestrian in which kind of crosswalk?
- A marked or unmarked crosswalk
- Only a marked crosswalk
- Only a crosswalk with a traffic signal
- Only a crosswalk near a school
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Correct answer: A marked or unmarked crosswalk
Motor vehicles must yield when the pedestrian is in a marked or unmarked crosswalk at an intersection.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 75 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 75)
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Which pedestrian must motor vehicles always yield to?
- A pedestrian crossing mid-block with no crosswalk
- A pedestrian told by a signal to wait
- A blind person walking with a white cane
- A pedestrian walking on the roadway shoulder
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Correct answer: A blind person walking with a white cane
Motor vehicles must yield to a blind person walking with a white cane.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 75 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 75)
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When must pedestrians yield to motor vehicles at an intersection or crosswalk?
- When they are in a marked crosswalk
- When the driver honks the horn
- When they are walking with a small child
- When a traffic signal directs them to do so
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Correct answer: When a traffic signal directs them to do so
Pedestrians must yield to motor vehicles when directed to do so by a traffic signal at an intersection or crosswalk.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 75 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 75)
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A vehicle ahead of you has stopped at a crosswalk to let a pedestrian cross. What may you do?
- Pass on the left if the oncoming lane is clear
- Stay behind it; passing is prohibited
- Pass on the right if there is room
- Pass slowly while using your horn
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Correct answer: Stay behind it; passing is prohibited
Passing is prohibited when a vehicle ahead has stopped at a marked or unmarked crosswalk to let a pedestrian cross.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 77 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 77)
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Where must you be particularly aware of pedestrian activity?
- Only on streets that have painted crosswalks on them
- Only in school zones while school is in session
- Only on streets with sidewalks on both sides of the road
- Residential areas, schools, crosswalks, parking lots and parks
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Correct answer: Residential areas, schools, crosswalks, parking lots and parks
The manual lists residential areas, schools, school crossings, trail crossings, parking lots, intersections, crosswalks, bus stops, playgrounds and parks.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 95 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 95)
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A pedestrian is in a marked or unmarked crosswalk at an intersection. Who must yield?
- The pedestrian
- The driver of the motor vehicle
- Whoever reaches the crosswalk first
- The pedestrian, unless the driver has a green light
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Correct answer: The driver of the motor vehicle
Motor vehicles must yield to pedestrians who are in a marked or unmarked crosswalk at an intersection.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 96 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 96)
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What must a motor vehicle do about pedestrians when it is entering a street from an alley or driveway?
- Sound the horn and then proceed
- Yield to them
- Go first because it is entering from a private area
- Yield only if they are in a marked crosswalk
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Correct answer: Yield to them
Motor vehicles must yield to pedestrians when entering a street from an alley or driveway.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 96 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 96)
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A pedestrian is carrying a clearly visible white cane. What must a motor vehicle do?
- Pass behind the pedestrian without slowing
- Honk to let the pedestrian know it is coming
- Proceed if the pedestrian is not in a crosswalk
- Yield to the pedestrian
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Correct answer: Yield to the pedestrian
Motor vehicles must yield to a pedestrian carrying a clearly visible white cane.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 96 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 96)
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In which situation must a pedestrian yield to motor vehicles?
- When a traffic signal at an intersection directs them to
- When carrying a clearly visible white cane with them
- When they are in a marked crosswalk at an intersection
- When a vehicle is entering the street from a driveway
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Correct answer: When a traffic signal at an intersection directs them to
Pedestrians must yield to motor vehicles when directed to do so by a traffic signal at an intersection or crosswalk.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 96 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 96)
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You are waiting at a red light when a pedestrian steps into the crosswalk right before the light turns green. What must you do?
- Proceed because the light is green
- Honk and proceed behind the pedestrian
- Proceed if the pedestrian is walking slowly
- Wait for the pedestrian to cross before proceeding
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Correct answer: Wait for the pedestrian to cross before proceeding
You must wait for the pedestrian to cross before proceeding, even though your light has turned green.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 96 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 96)
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You are in the left lane of a street with two lanes in the same direction, approaching an intersection. A vehicle in the right lane has stopped for a pedestrian. What must you do?
- Pass the stopped vehicle on its left at a slow speed
- Do not pass it; wait for the pedestrian to cross, then proceed if safe
- Pass the stopped vehicle if you can see no one else crossing
- Honk to signal the stopped driver to move on
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Correct answer: Do not pass it; wait for the pedestrian to cross, then proceed if safe
You must not pass the other vehicle; wait for the pedestrian to cross and then be sure it is safe to proceed.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 96 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 96)
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You see children playing or walking near the street, or you are in an area where children are likely to be, such as a school or playground. What should you do?
- Keep your speed and sound your horn
- Keep your speed because they can see your vehicle
- Slow down and be prepared for them to run into the street
- Speed up to get through the area quickly
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Correct answer: Slow down and be prepared for them to run into the street
Slow down and be prepared for children to unexpectedly run into the street.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 97 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 97)
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What should you realize about pedestrians when driving at night or when rain, snow, fog or sun glare reduces visibility?
- It will be difficult to see them entering the street
- They are easier to see because they move
- They will wait at the curb until you pass
- They can see your vehicle better than you see them
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Correct answer: It will be difficult to see them entering the street
It is difficult to see pedestrians entering the street in these conditions, so you must use extreme caution.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 97 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 97)
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What happens to the rate of fatalities when pedestrians are hit by a motor vehicle as the vehicle's speed increases?
- It increases dramatically
- It stays about the same
- It decreases slightly
- It changes only at night
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Correct answer: It increases dramatically
Studies show the fatality rate increases dramatically with vehicle speed, so reducing speed saves lives.
Source: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026), page 97 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 97)