Idaho · Practice Test
Idaho permit-test facts: Questions: 40; To pass: May miss up to 6 of 40 questions; Minimum age: Driver Training Permit: 14½ to under 17; Class D Instruction Permit: 17 or older; Idaho license eligibility begins at 15; Fee: $20 Instruction Permit; $21.50 Driver Training Instruction Permit; Re-takes: Wait 3 days after a failed Class D knowledge test and pay the knowledge-test fee again; Official handbook: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026).
Studying for the Idaho permit test — also called the driver's license written test, the learner's permit test, or simply the driving exam? You're in the right place. This page gives you free practice questions written to match the Idaho Driver's Handbook (July, the same source the real DMV exam is built from.
No sign-up required. Try the 3 sample questions below, then pick up unlimited practice from your dashboard.
Idaho permit-test facts: Questions: 40; To pass: May miss up to 6 of 40 questions; Minimum age: Driver Training Permit: 14½ to under 17; Class D Instruction Permit: 17 or older; Idaho license eligibility begins at 15; Fee: $20 Instruction Permit; $21.50 Driver Training Instruction Permit; Re-takes: Wait 3 days after a failed Class D knowledge test and pay the knowledge-test fee again; Official handbook: Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026).
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| Fact | Answer | Evidence status |
|---|---|---|
| Questions | 40 | Verified against cited official source |
| To pass | May miss up to 6 of 40 questions | Verified against cited official source |
| Minimum age | Driver Training Permit: 14½ to under 17; Class D Instruction Permit: 17 or older; Idaho license eligibility begins at 15 | Verified against cited official source |
| Fee | $20 Instruction Permit; $21.50 Driver Training Instruction Permit | Verified against cited official source |
| Re-takes | Wait 3 days after a failed Class D knowledge test and pay the knowledge-test fee again | Verified against cited official source |
| Official handbook | Idaho Driver's Handbook (July 2026) | Verified against cited official source |
Official source
Field evidence reviewed: 2026-09-14 (retrieved)
Three sample questions from our practice bank. Read the explanation after each.
Question 1 · Knowledge test
What passing score do you need on the Idaho knowledge test?
Correct answer: 85% (34/40)
Idaho: get 34 of 40 right (85%) to pass — higher than most states.
Question 2 · Mountain driving
When descending a long, steep mountain grade in Idaho, how should you control your speed?
Correct answer: Shift to a lower gear to use engine braking
On long downhill grades, shift to a lower gear so your brakes don’t overheat.
Question 3 · Lane use
What is the purpose of a two-way left-turn lane in the center of a road?
Correct answer: For left turns by traffic from both directions
The center lane with turn arrows is only for making left turns — not for through travel.
Your first full mock exam is free.
Yes. The 6-question demo on this page and your first full mock exam are completely free — no card, no sign-up. For unlimited practice and AI tutoring, the State Pass is one $24.99 payment for 6 months of access to Idaho, or the Complete Pass is $39.99 for 12 months of access.
No. The permit test — also called the driver's license written test or learner's permit test — is the written knowledge exam you take on a computer, and that's what this practice covers. The driving test (road test) is the separate behind-the-wheel exam you take later with an examiner. You must pass the written test first.
No — and any site claiming to give you the "real" questions is misleading you. Our questions are written to match the Idaho Driver's Handbook (July in style, difficulty, and topic distribution, so studying with us prepares you for the actual exam without violating DMV testing rules.
40 multiple-choice questions. You need May miss up to 6 of 40 questions to pass.
Wait 3 days after a failed Class D knowledge test and pay the knowledge-test fee again. We strongly recommend taking 2–3 full mock exams (and reading the AI explanation for every wrong answer) before retesting.
Plan on 1–2 weeks at about 30 minutes a day. The reliable signal that you're ready isn't days studied — it's scoring 90%+ on three full-length mock exams in a row.
Yes. Toggle the language switch in the top-right of any page — every question, explanation, and the AI tutor work in both English and Spanish.
Start with a free practice exam. No card, no commitment.
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