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Special Driving Conditions — Idaho Driver's License Practice Test

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This Idaho Driver's License Special Driving Conditions practice set has 53 practice questions based on the official exam materials, each with an instant explanation. You need 85% on the real Idaho Driver's License knowledge test to pass.

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Three questions from the Special Driving Conditions bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 30 questions at random from the same bank.

  1. In Idaho, what number can you dial for travel information such as road closures, roadwork, traffic incidents, and weather-related conditions?

    • 511 — Correct answer
    • 411
    • 911
    • 211

    Explanation: Dial 511 or visit 511.idaho.gov for emergency road closures, roadwork projects, traffic incidents, and weather-related road conditions. If your phone company does not support 511, call 1-888-432-7623.

    Handbook: Special Driving Conditions — 511 Traveler Services

  2. When driving in the mountains, where should you position your vehicle on the road?

    • Close to the right edge of the road, away from oncoming traffic — Correct answer
    • In the center of the road to have room on both sides
    • Close to the left edge near oncoming traffic for visibility
    • Wherever the road is widest regardless of side

    Explanation: When driving in the mountains, pay special attention to speed limit signs and warnings of curves and steep hills, and stay close to the right edge of the road away from oncoming traffic.

    Handbook: Special Driving Conditions — Mountain Driving

  3. To control your speed going down long mountain hills, what should you do?

    • Use a lower gear to help control your speed — Correct answer
    • Shift into neutral to coast and save fuel
    • Disengage the clutch and ride the brakes the whole way
    • Use the highest gear and brake only at the bottom

    Explanation: When driving in the mountains, use a lower gear to control speed while going down long hills, and never coast downhill by shifting into neutral or disengaging the clutch.

    Handbook: Special Driving Conditions — Mountain Driving