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Key Facts: ID Driving Instructor Exam
80%
Passing Score
Idaho DOPL
30+50 hrs
Apprenticeship Req
Idaho DOPL
$83.25
Application Fee
Idaho DOPL
8 hrs/yr
Annual CE Required
Idaho DOPL
FBI
Background Check
Idaho DOPL
100 Q
Practice Questions
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Idaho requires private instructor applicants to complete a DOPL-approved apprenticeship of 30 hours classroom and 50 hours behind-the-wheel, pass a fingerprint background check, provide a medical certificate, and maintain 8 hours of annual CE.
About the ID Driving Instructor Exam
The Idaho Driving Instructor exam covers state traffic laws, teaching methods, behind-the-wheel instruction, defensive driving for mountain and winter conditions, road signs, student assessment, and Idaho DOPL licensing requirements.
Questions
100 scored questions
Time Limit
2 hours
Passing Score
80%
Exam Fee
$83.25 application (Idaho DOPL / Idaho Department of Education)
ID Driving Instructor Exam Content Outline
State Traffic Laws
Idaho traffic laws, GDL program, speed limits, DUI penalties, school bus rules, Idaho Stop law
Defensive Driving
SIPDE, Smith System, zone control, mountain driving, black ice, wildlife, fog driving
State Licensing
DOPL requirements, apprenticeship, NNU training, background check, medical certificate, CE
Teaching Methods
Progressive instruction, feedback, multi-sensory teaching, anxiety management, commentary driving
Behind-the-Wheel Instruction
Highway merging, lane changes, parallel parking, roundabouts, night driving, hill parking
Safety Procedures
Pre-drive checks, dual controls, winter prep, tire chains, skid recovery, emergency equipment
Vehicle Operations
Steering, braking, ABS, mirrors, stopping distance, headlights, curve negotiation
Road Signs & Signals
Sign shapes, flashing signals, center line markings, construction signs
Student Assessment & Classroom
Skills checklists, formative assessment, Bloom's Taxonomy, multimedia, simulation
How to Pass the ID Driving Instructor Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 80%
- Exam length: 100 questions
- Time limit: 2 hours
- Exam fee: $83.25 application
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the requirements for an Idaho private driving instructor license?
You must complete a DOPL-approved apprenticeship (30 hours classroom + 50 hours behind-the-wheel), pass a fingerprint-based FBI background check, provide a medical certificate, hold a current Idaho driver's license with a satisfactory record, and pay the $83.25 application fee.
How do public school and private driving instructor licensing differ in Idaho?
Public school instructors complete the NNU New Instructor Training Course and a skills test through the Idaho Department of Education. Private instructors complete a DOPL-approved apprenticeship through the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses.
How much continuing education does Idaho require for driving instructor renewal?
Idaho requires proof of 8 hours of continuing education within the prior year for driving instructor license renewal.
What unique driving hazards should Idaho instructors teach about?
Idaho instructors must teach about black ice, mountain road driving, wildlife crossings (deer, elk, moose), winter weather conditions, tire chains, fog, and the Idaho Stop law for bicyclists.