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Requirements summarized from the official Idaho driver handbook.
Restrictions: Licensed driver 21+ in front seat; 50 supervised hours (10 at night) required
Restrictions: Drivers under 16: no driving sunset-sunrise and no more than one non-family passenger under 17 for the first 6 months
Restrictions: Unrestricted at 16 after completing supervised driving requirements
Idaho law requires every occupant to wear a safety belt and/or shoulder strap when riding in a motor vehicle that was factory-equipped with these devices.
Idaho's basic rule requires driving at a speed that is "reasonable and prudent" for conditions without impeding the safe flow of traffic. Maximum speeds are 75 miles per hour on interstates (80 may be allowed where posted), 65 miles per hour on state highways (70 may be allowed where posted), 55 miles per hour up to 70 in other locations, and 35 miles per hour in residential, business, or urban districts unless otherwise posted.
In Idaho, drivers are considered under the influence at a BAC of .02 or more if under 21 years of age, .04 or more when operating a commercial vehicle, and .08 or more if 21 or older. Texting while driving is six times more dangerous than driving impaired; park in a safe place before calling or texting.
Stop or slow down as necessary to yield to pedestrians in marked or unmarked crosswalks, and stop before crossing a sidewalk when entering from an alley, building, driveway, or private road. Stop for a school bus loading or unloading students and remain stopped until the children are clear; you need not stop in the opposite direction on highways with four or more lanes if two lanes go each way.
When approaching a stopped emergency or police vehicle with flashing lights, or a tow truck or incident response vehicle, immediately slow below the posted speed limit and proceed cautiously. On a road with two or more lanes in the same direction, move to a nonadjacent lane as soon as safely possible.
Yield to pedestrians in marked or unmarked intersection crosswalks, when entering from an alley or driveway, and to a blind person using a white cane or guide dog. At four-way stops, the first vehicle to arrive has the right-of-way; if two arrive together, the vehicle on the left yields to the one on the right, and traffic entering a roundabout yields to vehicles already in the circle.
What must you do when operating a motor vehicle in Idaho?
Idaho drivers must carry their driver’s license while operating a motor vehicle.
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