Free Idaho Permit Practice Tests 2026

You must be at least 14½ years old to apply for a Supervised Instruction Permit (SIP) in Idaho. This permit allows you to practice driving while supervised by a licensed adult driver.

To apply for a permit in Idaho you must bring:

• Proof of identity (birth certificate or passport)
• Two proofs of Idaho residency
• Proof of lawful presence in the United States
• Social Security number or verification that you’re ineligible for one
• Payment for the application fee

If you’re applying for a REAL ID compliant license additional documentation may be required. Check the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) website for current accepted documents.

Yes. If you’re under 18 a parent or legal guardian must:

• Sign your permit application
• Accept financial responsibility for you
• Bring their own identification when you go to the DMV

The application process in Idaho is as follows:

1. Fill out a Driver’s License Application
2. Bring the required documents (identity, residency, etc.)
3. Pay the application fee
4. Pass a vision screening
5. Pass the knowledge test

If you’re under 17 you must also:

• Be enrolled in or have completed a driver education program
• Have a parent or guardian sign to approve the application

No, Idaho does not allow you to apply for a new permit online. You must visit a County Sheriff’s Driver’s License office in person to complete the application, submit your documents, take your vision screening and complete your knowledge test.

The Idaho Transportation Department charges a fee for a Supervised Instruction Permit. This fee covers the cost of processing your application, the knowledge test and issuing your permit. Check the Idaho Transportation Department website for current fee information.

To get your permit in Idaho, you must pass:

• A vision screening
• A knowledge test with multiple-choice questions about traffic laws, road signs and safe driving practices

The Idaho permit knowledge test has 40 multiple-choice questions. You must answer at least 34 questions correctly (85%) to pass the test.

The Idaho permit test covers:

• Traffic laws and regulations
• Road signs and signals
• Right-of-way rules
• Safe driving practices
• Penalties for violating traffic laws
• Alcohol and drug effects on driving

The best ways to prepare for your Idaho permit test:

• Study the Idaho Driver’s Manual thoroughly, available on our website at this link
• Take our free practice tests that simulate the actual permit test
• Review the test materials multiple times to ensure you understand the key concepts
• Consider enrolling in a driver education course

If you fail the Idaho permit test:

• You can retake the test after a waiting period (typically one business day)
• You’ll need to pay the testing fee again for each additional attempt
• It’s recommended that you study thoroughly before retaking the test

With an Idaho Supervised Instruction Permit, you can:

• Practice driving with a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old in the front passenger seat
• Gain the experience necessary to prepare for your driving skills test
• Complete the supervised driving hours required before getting your license

When driving with a permit in Idaho you:

• Must have a licensed driver at least 21 years old in the front passenger seat
• Cannot use any electronic devices while driving, even in hands-free mode, if you’re under 18
• Must ensure all occupants wear seat belts
• Cannot drive between sunset and sunrise during the first six months (if under 16)

In Idaho the requirements depend on your age:
If you are under 17:

• You must hold your Supervised Instruction Permit for at least 6 months before taking the skills test
• You must complete at least 50 hours of supervised driving practice (including 10 hours of night driving)

If you are 17 or older:

• There is no minimum holding period for your permit
• You should practice enough to develop safe driving skills before taking your skills test

Idaho requires different driver education based on your age:

• If you are under 17: Yes, you must be enrolled in or have completed a state-approved driver education program to get a permit. The course must include at least 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training.
• If you are 17 or older: No, driver education is not required, although it’s still recommended to help you become a safer driver.

In Idaho before you get your driver’s license the requirements depend on your age:
If you are under 17:

• You must complete a state-approved driver education course
• Complete at least 50 hours of supervised driving practice (10 hours at night) with someone at least 21 years old who holds a valid driver’s license
• Pass a driving skills test

If you are 17 or older:

• No formal driver education is required, though it’s still beneficial

You can find Idaho-approved driver education programs by:

• Checking your high school’s offerings
• Visiting the Idaho Transportation Department website for a list of approved private driving schools
• Looking for instructors who are certified by the Idaho Department of Education or the Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licenses

The Idaho behind-the-wheel test (skills test) checks:

• If you can safely operate the vehicle
• If you follow traffic laws and signs
• Basic maneuvers like turns, lane changes and parking
• Awareness of other road users
• Good decision making in various traffic situations

Before you start, the examiner will check your vehicle to ensure it’s safe and properly registered and insured.

You can schedule your behind-the-wheel test in Idaho by:

• Contacting an approved third-party skills tester in your area
• Scheduling with them based on their availability
• Note: You cannot schedule skills tests through the County Sheriff’s Driver’s License offices

On the day of your behind-the-wheel test in Idaho, bring:

• Your Supervised Instruction Permit
• Your driver education completion certificate (if under 17)
• A properly registered and insured vehicle for your test
• Proof of insurance and vehicle registration
• Payment for the skills test fee
• A licensed driver with a valid license to drive you to the test

Common reasons for failing the Idaho behind-the-wheel test include:

• Not checking blind spots before changing lanes
• Rolling through stop signs instead of coming to a complete stop
• Driving too fast or too slow for conditions
• Improper lane positioning or lane changes
• Not yielding to pedestrians or other vehicles
• Lack of steering control
• Poor awareness of surroundings
• Inability to parallel park

To convert your learner’s permit to a driver’s license in Idaho:
If you are under 17:

• Hold your permit for at least 6 months
• Complete at least 50 hours of practice driving (10 hours at night)
• Pass the skills test
• Go to a County Sheriff’s Driver’s License office with all required documents
• Pay the license fee

If you are 17 or older:

• Practice with your permit
• Pass the skills test
• Go to a County Sheriff’s Driver’s License office with all required documents
• Pay the license fee

Idaho’s graduated licensing program has these stages:

• Supervised Instruction Permit: Must be at least 14½ years old, complete or be enrolled in driver education (if under 17), and practice with a licensed adult 21 or older.
• Restricted License: Must be at least 15 years old, hold the permit for at least 6 months, complete 50 hours of practice driving (10 hours at night), and pass the skills test.
• Full License: Restrictions end when you turn 17. Adults 17 and older can go directly to a full license after passing the skills test.

As a new driver under 17 in Idaho, your restricted license will have these restrictions:

• For the first six months, you cannot drive with more than one passenger under 17 (except family members)
• For the first six months, you cannot drive between sunset and sunrise unless accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old
• You cannot use any electronic devices while driving, even in hands-free mode

These restrictions end when you turn 17.

Idaho does not recognize out-of-state permits for driving privileges. If you’re moving to Idaho with an out-of-state permit:

• You’ll need to apply for an Idaho permit
• You may need to retake the knowledge test
• If you’re under 17, you must either complete an Idaho-approved driver education course or provide proof of completion from your previous state

Idaho offers the following accommodations for applicants with disabilities:

• Audio versions of the driver manual
• Oral knowledge tests
• Sign language interpreters (with advance notice)
• Extended testing time
• Special equipment in your vehicle for the driving test
• Contact your local County Sheriff’s Driver’s License office before your appointment to request accommodations

Yes, non-U.S. citizens who are legally present in the United States can get a permit or license in Idaho by providing:

• Proof of identity
• Proof of lawful presence
• Proof of Idaho residency
• Other required documents
• Visit the Idaho Transportation Department website for more information on documentation requirements for non-citizens

You can download a copy of the Idaho Driver’s Manual here. Physical copies are also available at County Sheriff’s Driver’s License offices.

Yes! We offer free Idaho-specific practice tests that mimic the actual permit test. Our practice tests are designed to help you study the material and get comfortable with the test format before your actual exam.

For more information about the Idaho permit process:

• Visit the Idaho Transportation Department website at itd.idaho.gov
• Call the ITD at 208-334-8000 during business hours
• Visit your local County Sheriff’s Driver’s License office

If you lose your Idaho permit:

• Go to a County Sheriff’s Driver’s License office
• Bring proof of identity
• Pay the replacement fee
• You may need to fill out a duplicate driver’s license application

A parent or guardian who signed the application for a minor can cancel their teen’s permit or license by:

• Writing to the Idaho Transportation Department or
• Visiting a County Sheriff’s Driver’s License office
• Following the cancellation procedures as outlined by the ITD