The Idaho
driver handbook.
Use the handbook as your source of truth. This page helps you find it, understand what to look for, and turn reading into focused practice.
Open the official handbookYour reading path.
- 01Road signs & signals
Recognize the message before you reach the sign.
- 02Right of way
Work through intersections, turns, and shared spaces.
- 03Safe driving
Build space, awareness, and good decisions.
- 04Parking & stopping
Know where and how to leave your vehicle safely.
- 05Rules of the road
Understand lane choices, passing, and road markings.
Before your appointment.
A Class D instruction permit allows an applicant age 17 or older to practice for one year with a licensed adult age 18 or older.
Applicants under 18 must show school enrollment or completion and have a liability signer before an instruction permit or license can be issued.
Idaho’s handbook separates traffic laws from the driving task and sharing the road; study each as a decision skill, not just a vocabulary list.
Permit eligibility, documents, fees, and appointment details can change. Confirm those details with Idaho Transportation Department before you go.