ID Driving Instructor flashcards

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Idaho rural interstate speed limit

The maximum posted speed on rural interstate freeways in Idaho is 80 mph. Posted limits are maximums for ideal conditions, not minimums, and lower speeds may be required.

Basic speed rule

A driver must travel at a rate reasonable and prudent for existing conditions. A citation can be issued for driving below the posted limit when weather, traffic, or visibility makes that speed unsafe.

Three-second following rule

A driver should stay at least three seconds behind the vehicle ahead in ideal conditions, measured from when that vehicle passes a fixed object to when the driver's vehicle reaches it.

Uncontrolled intersection right-of-way

At an intersection without signs or signals, the first vehicle to arrive has the right-of-way. If two arrive at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.

Idaho safety belt enforcement

Idaho's safety belt law is primary enforcement for front-seat occupants and for all passengers under 18 in any seating position. The driver is responsible for restraining minors.

School bus stop rule

Drivers must stop for a school bus displaying flashing red lights on an undivided roadway. On a divided highway with a median, oncoming traffic is not required to stop.

Idaho implied consent law

A person lawfully arrested for impaired driving is deemed to have consented to a breath or blood test. Refusal leads to license suspension and may be used as evidence.

Idaho instruction permit age

An Idaho instruction permit may be issued at 14 years and 6 months. The permit is valid for one year and requires a licensed supervisor age 21 or older in the front passenger seat.

Supervised driving hour requirement

Idaho permit holders must log at least 50 hours of supervised driving before advancing to an intermediate license, and at least 10 of those hours must occur at night.

Intermediate license nighttime restriction

Drivers under 18 with an intermediate license may not drive between midnight and 5 a.m. unless traveling for school, work, or an emergency, or with an approved supervising adult.

Intermediate license passenger limit

For the first six months of an intermediate license, the driver may not carry passengers under 18 who are not immediate family members, unless a supervising adult is present.

Knowledge test passing score

Idaho applicants must score at least 80 percent on the knowledge test. Applicants who fail must wait before retesting, and a fee may apply to each attempt.

Vision standard for licensure

Idaho generally requires corrected or uncorrected vision of 20/40 or better in at least one eye for a standard license. A corrective-lens restriction is placed on the license when needed.

Permit holding period

An Idaho permit holder must hold the permit for at least one year and remain free of at-fault collisions and moving violations for six months before obtaining an intermediate license.

Minor driver education requirement

First-time Idaho applicants under 18 must complete an approved driver education course or an approved supervised instruction program before they can be issued a license.

No guaranteed passing

An instructor may not promise or guarantee that a student will pass a test or receive a license. Evaluation must be based on documented performance against a defined rubric.

Student record confidentiality

Student records and test results are released only to the student, a parent or guardian of a minor, or a legally authorized requester. Casual disclosure to third parties is prohibited.

Prohibited gratuities

Instructors must decline gifts, tips, or favors that could reasonably influence evaluation or scheduling. Accepting such gratuities compromises objectivity and violates ethical standards.

Log entry integrity

Instructors may not falsify, backdate, or inflate supervised driving hours. Only hours personally observed during instruction may be recorded and signed off in a student log.

Mandatory reporting duty

Instructors must report suspected impairment, disqualifying medical conditions, or signs of abuse to the school owner and, where required by law, to the appropriate authorities.

Non-discrimination in instruction

Lessons must be provided without discrimination based on race, sex, religion, disability, or national origin. Documented disabilities require reasonable accommodations rather than refusal of service.

Dual-control vehicle requirement

Behind-the-wheel training must use a vehicle where the instructor can reach the brake and steering from the passenger seat, or a vehicle documented as meeting the state safety inspection standard.

Commentary drive method

The student verbalizes hazards, signals, and intended actions before executing them. This builds scanning habits and forces the student to process the roadway ahead of the maneuver.

Three-step error correction

The instructor states what happened, states the correct action, then has the student repeat the maneuver correctly before advancing to new content or a new route.

Lesson skill progression

Introduce one new skill per segment. Combine skills only after the student performs each independently at least three consecutive times without instructor prompting or intervention.

Freeway merge instruction

Students practice matching speed on the ramp, selecting a target gap, and merging without braking in the acceleration lane, then maintaining at least four seconds of following distance.

Night driving lesson content

Night lessons cover headlight use, glare management, reduced speed judgment, and pedestrian visibility at crosswalks. Instructors should extend following distance during these sessions.

Required student file contents

Each student file contains the enrollment agreement, proof of age, permit or license copy, lesson log, and test results, retained for the period required by state regulation.

Lesson log data elements

Each log entry records date, time, duration, route type, skills practiced, instructor name, and a signature from the student or the parent of a minor student.

Enrollment agreement disclosures

The agreement must state total cost, refund policy, lesson package terms, and the student's cancellation rights. Undisclosed fees may not be added after enrollment.

Training vehicle documentation

Every training vehicle must carry current registration, insurance, and maintenance inspection records, updated at each service interval and available for inspection on request.

Advertising accuracy rule

Advertising may not imply state endorsement or official affiliation. The school's name and license number must appear accurately in all published materials and signage.