Idaho CDL — General Knowledge: Penalties & Licensing Practice Test

Question 1

For how long is Idaho's Seasonal CDL valid, and how many times may a driver get one?

Accepted Answer

180 days out of any 12 months; only twice in a lifetime — The seasonal CDL, used alongside a Class D license, runs for 180 days out of any 12 months, and a driver can obtain it just twice in a lifetime.

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One full year; twice in a lifetime

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180 days out of any 12 months; every year without limit

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90 days in a year; once every year

Question 2

Idaho's manual advises contacting a skills test examiner well before the date you want. What rule is behind that advice?

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Examiners must notify ITD of the skills test at least 48 hours before it takes place — Examiners have to give ITD notice of a skills test no less than 48 hours before the test is held, so a same-day or next-day appointment isn't possible.

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The examiner must keep your vehicle for a week-long inspection

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The examiner needs 10 business days to print a checklist

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ITD must mail you a testing permit 30 days in advance

Question 3

Idaho's manual cites Idaho Code 49-303(4) for an experience requirement. How much licensed driving experience must you have to obtain a CDL?

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At least one year — The introduction says a CDL applicant needs a year or more of licensed driving behind them, citing Idaho Code 49-303(4).

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At least three years

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At least two years

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At least six months

Question 4

On Idaho's knowledge test chart, which test is listed at 25 questions with 20 correct needed to pass?

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Air Brake — Air Brake is the only test on the chart with 25 questions and a minimum of 20 correct. The tank, doubles/triples and passenger tests each have 20 questions and need 16 correct.

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Doubles/Triples

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Passenger Vehicles

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Tank Vehicles

Question 5

Idaho's fee list shows two charges tied to the skills test. What does it say about the CDL examiner's fee?

Accepted Answer

It varies and may be up to $190 under Idaho Code 49-306(10) — The examiner's fee is marked as varying, with Idaho Code 49-306(10) capping it at $190. The $10 line on the list is the separate county CDL license fee for the skills test.

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It is a flat $10 statewide

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It is a flat $44 statewide

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It is set by federal rule at $60

Question 6

Your Idaho CDL carries an air brake restriction because you tested in a truck without air brakes. How does the manual say the restriction is removed?

Accepted Answer

Pass the air brake written test and take a new skills test in a commercial vehicle with air brakes — A note in the air brakes section says removing the restriction takes a passing score on the air brake written test plus a new skills test in a commercial vehicle that has air brakes. After that the restriction is gone for good.

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Pass the air brake written test only

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Wait one year and it drops off on its own

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Have an employer certify 30 days of air brake driving

Question 7

You take the passenger endorsement skills test in a Class C bus. According to the note in Idaho's manual, which buses may you drive afterward?

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Class C buses only — The note says you are authorized only for the class of vehicle used on the passenger skills test: test in a Class C bus and you cannot drive a Class B bus, while testing in a Class B bus lets you drive both Class B and Class C buses. The CDL carries a restriction code to match.

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No bus at all until you retest in a Class A bus

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Class B and Class C buses

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Any class of bus

Question 8

A 30-year-old Idaho driver wants the longest CDL term on the manual's fee list. Which term is it, and what does it cost?

Accepted Answer

Eight years for $60 — For drivers 21 and over the list offers a four-year CDL at $40 and an eight-year CDL at $60. Eight years is the longest term shown.

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Four years for $40

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Eight years for $40

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Ten years for $60

Question 9

According to the knowledge test chart in Idaho's CDL manual, how long is the General Knowledge test and how many answers must be correct to pass?

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50 questions; 40 correct — The chart lists the General Knowledge test at 50 questions with a minimum of 40 correct. The 30-question, 24-correct line belongs to the Hazmat test.

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50 questions; 35 correct

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40 questions; 32 correct

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30 questions; 24 correct

Question 10

Idaho's chart of knowledge tests gives the Hazmat test its own length and passing mark. What are they?

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30 questions; 24 correct — Hazmat is listed at 30 questions with 24 correct to pass. Twenty questions with 16 correct is the figure for the Combination, Tank, Doubles/Triples, Passenger and School Bus tests.

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20 questions; 16 correct

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25 questions; 20 correct

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50 questions; 40 correct

Question 11

Idaho's fee list includes a one-year CDL for $15. Which age does the list attach to that one-year license?

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Age 20 — The one-year CDL is listed for age 20. A three-year CDL covers ages 18 to 21, and the four- and eight-year terms are for drivers 21 and over.

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Age 21 and over

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Age 25

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Age 16

Question 12

You pass your Idaho CDL knowledge tests but put off the skills test. How long do the test results remain valid?

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One year from the date passed — A note in the knowledge test section says every test result stays good for one year, counted from the day the test was passed.

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90 days from the date passed

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Two years from the date passed

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180 days from the date passed

Idaho CDL — General Knowledge: Penalties & Licensing practice test

Study questions with answers

1. For how long is Idaho's Seasonal CDL valid, and how many times may a driver get one?

2. Idaho's manual advises contacting a skills test examiner well before the date you want. What rule is behind that advice?

3. Idaho's manual cites Idaho Code 49-303(4) for an experience requirement. How much licensed driving experience must you have to obtain a CDL?

4. On Idaho's knowledge test chart, which test is listed at 25 questions with 20 correct needed to pass?

5. Idaho's fee list shows two charges tied to the skills test. What does it say about the CDL examiner's fee?

6. Your Idaho CDL carries an air brake restriction because you tested in a truck without air brakes. How does the manual say the restriction is removed?

7. You take the passenger endorsement skills test in a Class C bus. According to the note in Idaho's manual, which buses may you drive afterward?

8. A 30-year-old Idaho driver wants the longest CDL term on the manual's fee list. Which term is it, and what does it cost?

9. According to the knowledge test chart in Idaho's CDL manual, how long is the General Knowledge test and how many answers must be correct to pass?

10. Idaho's chart of knowledge tests gives the Hazmat test its own length and passing mark. What are they?

11. Idaho's fee list includes a one-year CDL for $15. Which age does the list attach to that one-year license?

12. You pass your Idaho CDL knowledge tests but put off the skills test. How long do the test results remain valid?

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