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Idaho offers the knowledge test in 11 spoken languages in written and aural formats, plus American Sign Language (ASL) by video.
The Idaho DMV written knowledge test is available in 11 languages other than English (12 total including English). You select your language on the computer screen when you start the test.
The Idaho permit test is available in 11 languages plus English (12 total). The full list is below.
The Idaho knowledge test is available in 11 languages including English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, French, Korean, Russian, Serbo-Croatian, Swahili, and Vietnamese. Request your language when scheduling your appointment.
You request your language directly on the computer kiosk at the driver licensing office. There is no need to schedule it in advance. For example, an applicant in Boise can walk into the Ada County DMV on Broadway Ave., select 'Vietnamese' on the touch screen, and begin their foreign language driving test immediately.
Translation quality concerns are minimal as the ITD uses official, standardized translations. However, all road sign questions are based on English signs or universal symbols.
Yes. Aural testing is available in the same 11 spoken languages listed above. ASL is provided by video.
It is provided in ASL video format rather than as a written ASL test.
Translator availability: Use an ITD-provided language when it is available. An authorized translator may be used when the requested language is not offered, or after the applicant has failed at least three times in a language ITD offers. The knowledge-test translator cannot be a family member.
Check the Idaho learner's permit guide for current rules and fees.
For aural testing, Idaho provides the same spoken-language options listed above, and ASL is provided by video. Personal electronic devices, headphones, and earbuds are not allowed in the testing area.
No. Idaho does not allow a family member to serve as the authorized translator for the knowledge test.
While the multilingual permit test is available, other parts of the licensing process require English proficiency.
?? Tip: Verify your documents' translations before your appointment. A Meridian applicant was turned away at the West Idaho Street office because their foreign birth certificate lacked a certified English translation, causing a 2-week delay.
Quick check: Arrive early to secure a testing kiosk. The Coeur d'Alene office on Government Way has limited stations; applicants arriving after 2 PM often face long waits or full scheduling for the day.
One More Thing: Study road sign meanings, not just translations. A common failure in Pocatello is missing questions about English wording on signs like 'Yield' or 'Right of Way' during the permit test in Spanish.
?? Rules: Knowledge-test translators are allowed only under ITD's eligibility rules and cannot be family members. A translator may accompany the applicant during the skills test when the required liability waiver is signed. Foreign documents may require an acceptable English translation.
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