DRIVER’S - Idaho Transportation Department

DRIVER'S HANDBOOK

JULY 2023

Cover photo provided by Travis Ingle

The Idaho Driver's Handbook paraphrases the language of Idaho statutes. Courts go by the actual language of the statutes, not this text.

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is committed to compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and all related regulations and directives. ITD assures that no person shall on the grounds of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any ITD service, program, or activity. The department also assures that every effort will be made to prevent discrimination through the impacts of its Programs, policies, and activities on minority and low-income populations. In addition, the department will take reasonable steps to provide meaningful access to services for persons with limited English proficiency.

INTRODUCTION

As more motorists share Idaho's highways, it becomes increasingly important that you always safely operate a motor vehicle. Becoming a safe driver takes time and practice. By knowing, understanding, and following Idaho's traffic laws, you will be able to safely operate a motor vehicle smoothly, defensively, with common sense and in a variety of traffic situations. Your life, as well as the lives of your family, friends, and other drivers depends on it.

Anyone operating a motor vehicle on public highways in Idaho must have a valid driver's license. You can be licensed in Idaho when you are 15 years of age. However, if you are under 17 years of age, you must first successfully complete an approved driver's training program and the graduated driver's license program.

ITD and its agents will provide reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities and equal accessibility to our facilities, programs, and services. Skills test examiners must provide an equal skills test to all applicants regardless of the existence of a disability.

ITD does not issue international driving permits for Idaho drivers. Customers need to contact the American Automobile Association (AAA) to obtain these permits.

New Residents

Upon moving to Idaho, you will need to apply for an Idaho driver's license within 90 days of residing in Idaho, whether your out-of-state license has expired or not. If you have a Commercial Driver's License (CDL), you are required to be licensed in Idaho within 30 days of residing in Idaho.

Students

Students attending a college or university in Idaho who hold a valid driver's license from another state and who claim residency in that state are not required to obtain an Idaho driver's license.

U.S. Military

U.S. Military on active duty, their spouse, and dependents who hold a valid driver's license from another state and who claim residency in that state are not required to obtain an Idaho driver's license.

FEES

(All fees are non-refundable)

STAR CARD or NON-STAR CARD Driver's License (Class D) ? 1 year (age 17)....................................................................................... $20.00 ? 3 year (under (18).................................................................................. $30.00 ? 3 year (age 18 to 21).............................................................................. $30.00 ? 1 year (age 20)....................................................................................... $15.00 ? 4 year (age 21 and over)........................................................................ $35.00 ? 8 year (age 21 to 62).............................................................................. $60.00 Instruction Permit (IP).................................................................................... $20.00 Knowledge Test............................................................................................... $5.00 Skills Test....................................................................................................... $35.00 ($6.50 paid to county DMV and up to $28.50 to Skills Test Examiner) Duplicate ...................................................................................................... $20.00 Driver Training Instruction Permit/Supervised Instruction Permit $26.50 (Fee includes $6.50 fee collected in advance for skills test receipt)

STAR CARD or NON-STAR CARD Commercial Driver's License (CDL) (Class A, B or C) ? 1 year (age 20)....................................................................................... $15.00 ? 3 year (age 18-21).................................................................................. $30.00 ? 4 year (age 21 and over)........................................................................ $40.00 Instruction Permit (must have Idaho Class D)............................................... $29.00 Knowledge Test............................................................................................... $5.00 Skills Test .................................................................................................... $200.00 ($10 paid to county DMV and up to $190 to Skills Test Examiner) Endorsement Knowledge Test......................................................................... $5.00 Additional Endorsement................................................................................ $20.00 Duplicate ...................................................................................................... $20.00 CDL Driver's License Upgrade...................................................................... $30.00 Seasonal CDL Driver's License (6 months)................................................... $44.00

Motorcycle Instruction Permit (must have Idaho Class D)............................................... $15.00 Duplicate....................................................................................................... $20.00 Knowledge Test............................................................................................... $5.00 Skills Test (paid to Skills Test Examiner)....................................................... $25.00 M Endorsement............................................................................................. $15.00

STAR or NON-STAR Identification Card ? Under age 18......................................................................................... $10.00 ? Age 18--21............................................................................................ $10.00 ? 4 year (age 21 and over)........................................................................ $15.00 ? 8 year (age 21 and over)........................................................................ $25.00 ? Duplicate (same fee as original cost)

Note: All Retest Fees are the Same as the Original Test Fees.

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION..................................................................3 New Residents.......................................................................4 Students.................................................................................4 U.S. Military............................................................................4 FEES......................................................................................5 ONE DRIVER, ONE LICENSE, ONE RECORD............... 11 What is Real ID....................................................................12 What is a STAR Card...........................................................12 Misuse of a Driver's License................................................12 Where to Get an Idaho Credential........................................13 Your Photograph...................................................................13 Types of Credentials.............................................................13 Class A, B, and C.................................................................14 Class D ................................................................................14 Driver Training Permits ........................................................14 Class D Instruction Permits .................................................15 Restriction When Under 16 .................................................15 Restriction When Under 17 .................................................15 Under 18 and 21 years of age .............................................16 Foreign Class D ...................................................................16 Foreign CDL ........................................................................16 Motorcycle Instruction Permits ............................................17 GraduatedDriver'sLicense (GDL) Program........................18 Driver Training......................................................................18 Motorcycle Endorsement .....................................................19 Requirements for an Idaho Driver's License........................20 Documents...........................................................................20 Proof of Age & Identity..........................................................20 Table 1 ? Acceptable Photo Identity Documents..................21 Table 2 ? Acceptable Secondary Identity Documents..........22 Social Security Card or Number for Verification...................23 Proof of Idaho Residency.....................................................23 Acceptable Lawful Presence Documents (If Applicable)......23 Visual/Medical Certification (If Applicable)............................24 Proof of Completion of Driver's Training (If Under 17).........24 Liability Signer (If Under 18).................................................25

Verification of School Compliance (VOC) ............................25 STAR Card...........................................................................26 Designations Added to Credentials......................................26 Donor Designation: ..............................................................26 Veteran's Designation: .........................................................26 Medical Information: ............................................................27 Permanent Disability Notation: ............................................27 Selective Service Registration: ............................................27 Name Change on Credential................................................28 Address Change...................................................................28 Renewals..............................................................................29 Duplicates.............................................................................29 Extensions............................................................................30 Lost or Stolen Credential......................................................30 Required Testing...................................................................31 Medical/Visual Screening: ...................................................31 Knowledge Test: Class D (Non-Commercial) ......................31 Skills Test: Class D (Non-Commercial) ................................32 Additional Circumstances for a Required Skills Test:...........32 Scheduling a skills test: .......................................................33 Restricted skills test: ............................................................33 Required documents to bring for the skills test:...................33 Passengers..........................................................................34 Skills Test Examiner Vehicle Inspection ..............................35 Applicant Vehicle Knowledge & Inspection .........................35 Driving Skills ........................................................................35 Critical Driving Errors (CDE).................................................36 Results.................................................................................36 VEHICLE EQUIPMENT&SAFETY..................................37 Operating a Vehicle Without the Owner's Consent..............37 Required Equipment.............................................................37 Child Restraints are Required..............................................39 Seat Belts & Shoulder Straps...............................................40 Equipment Not Allowed........................................................41 Other Laws You Need to Know............................................42 Antique Vehicles & Street Rods...........................................42

HIGHWAY & VEHICLE KNOWLEDGE.............................43 Signs, Signals, & Pavement Markings.................................43 Traffic Signs..........................................................................43 Turn Prohibition & Lane Control Signs.................................44 Work Zone Signs..................................................................45 School Safety Patrols...........................................................47 Warning Signs......................................................................48 Guide Signs..........................................................................52 BARRICADES......................................................................53 Traffic Signals.......................................................................54 Pedestrian Crossings...........................................................55 Pavement Markings..............................................................57 Intersections.........................................................................59 Map of Idaho Highways........................................................66 TRAFFIC LAWS & THE RULES OF THE ROAD............67 Speed Limits.........................................................................67 Stopping...............................................................................68 Turns....................................................................................71 Keep to the Right..................................................................73 Right-of-Way & Yield............................................................73 Pedestrians & Right-of-Way.................................................74 Yielding to Other Drivers......................................................74 Passing.................................................................................75 Funeral Processions.............................................................77 Slow-Moving Vehicle............................................................78 Following Distances.............................................................78 Keep a Space Cushion.........................................................79 Parking.................................................................................79 Parking on a Hill or Incline....................................................80 No-Parking Zones................................................................80 Handicapped Parking...........................................................81 Backing.................................................................................81 Freeway Driving...................................................................82 Travel Plans..........................................................................82 Entering a Freeway..............................................................82 Possible Entrance Problems................................................83 Don't Drive Too Fast or Slow................................................84

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