Idaho · Road Signs 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).
Road sign questions are the easiest points on the Idaho permit test — once you learn the shape and color system, most sign questions answer themselves. This page teaches that system, then lets you drill real sign-style practice questions from the Idaho Driver's Handbook (July.
Miss a sign question in practice and the AI tutor explains not just the sign, but the family of signs it belongs to — so one explanation covers a dozen future questions.
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.
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The exact mix varies by test version, but sign identification is one of the largest topic groups on the Idaho exam. Treat signs as must-have points — they're the most predictable questions on the test.
No. Learn the shape and color system first — it covers the majority of sign questions, even for signs you've never seen. Then memorize the handful of unique signs (stop, yield, no passing zone, railroad, school zone).
Usually yes — the Idaho test typically shows the sign image and asks its meaning, or describes a situation and asks which sign applies. Our practice questions mirror both formats.
Yes — the demo and your first full practice test are free, no card required. Unlimited sign drills come with the State Pass ($24.99, one-time, 6 months) or Complete Pass ($39.99, 12 months).
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