An automobile is a vehicle that moves on four wheels and is one of our primary methods of transportation. Automobiles are also known as cars or vehicles. Trucks, sport utility vehicles (SUV), and minivans are different types of automobiles, and are sometimes referred to as cars, vehicles, or motor vehicles.
Automobiles are usually powered by an internal combustion engine using gasoline or diesel fuel, or by one or more electric motors, using energy stored in one or more rechargeable batteries.
In Idaho, automobiles, which include cars, trucks, SUVs, and minivans, are primarily regulated by the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD). These vehicles are required to be registered with the ITD, and drivers must have a valid driver's license. Automobiles must comply with safety and emissions standards as per state and federal laws. Idaho requires mandatory liability insurance for all motor vehicles operated on public roads. The state also has regulations for alternative fuel vehicles, including those powered by electricity, which may include incentives for use and ownership. Additionally, Idaho adheres to the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) set by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for all motor vehicles, which includes standards for the performance of vehicles with internal combustion engines as well as electric motors.