Idaho Driver Handbook
This manual is published by ID ITD. Open it on the agency site — that copy is always the current edition.
Published by ID ITD
We do not host a copy of this manual. The button above opens the current edition on the ID ITD website, which is always the authoritative version.
Testing at a Glance for Idaho
Once you've read the handbook, here's what to expect at the ID ITD knowledge test.
40
75%
$5
Documents You'll Need When You Take the Idaho Test
Proof of identity, lawful presence, Social Security number, and Idaho residency; applicants under 17 must show proof of completing an approved driver education course.
Idaho-Specific Rules Covered in This Handbook
Rules unique to Idaho that ID ITD weights heavily in the knowledge test — you'll see these in the handbook chapters.
- gavel Slow-moving vehicle emblem required on farm tractors and implements of husbandry
- gavel Dim high beams within 500 ft of oncoming vehicle or 200 ft when following
- gavel Headlights required from sunset to sunrise and when visibility is under 500 ft
- gavel Move Over law for stopped emergency and maintenance vehicles
- gavel Supervised Instruction Permit (SIP) required for drivers under 17
After You Pass: Idaho License Renewal
8 years
$60
Up to 25 months before expiration
More Idaho Driving Resources
Idaho Handbook FAQ
Is this the official Idaho driver handbook?
We do not host a copy of it. ID ITD publishes the official manual on its own website, and the button above opens that edition — always the authoritative one.
What documents does ID ITD require when I show up for the test?
Proof of identity, lawful presence, Social Security number, and Idaho residency; applicants under 17 must show proof of completing an approved driver education course.
How is the Idaho knowledge test administered after I finish reading?
Computer (adaptive). Test stops early once 34 correct answers reached.
Do I have to read the whole Idaho handbook to pass the test?
The ID ITD test has 40 questions and you need 30 correct (75%) to pass. All questions come from the handbook, but strategic readers focus on Signs, Right-of-Way, and Signaling first — those chapters carry the most test weight.
How current is this Idaho handbook version?
ID ITD reissues the handbook when state law changes. Because we link straight to the agency, the button above always opens whatever edition is current.
Where do I actually take the Idaho test after reading the handbook?
At any ID ITD location. Use our /dmv-near-me/id finder for the nearest office with address, hours, and phone.
Is the Idaho driver handbook free to download?
Yes. ID ITD publishes it free as a PDF. If a website is charging to "download" the handbook, it's a scam — the state's official version is always free.
Can I read the Idaho handbook on my phone?
Yes. The ID ITD site serves the manual as a PDF that opens fine on a phone.