Illinois Driving Permit Test Questions and Answers Already Graded A

Illinois Driving Permit Test Questions and Answers Already Graded A Is it legal to leave the roadway and travel across private property to avoid an official traffic conrol device? No Where must you come to a complete stop when you approach a stop sign? (3 answers) 1. At the stop line/even with it 2. Before the crosswalk 3. Before intersection When there are flashing signals at a railroad crossing and the train clears the crossing, how soon should you proceed? After gates are up, lights not flashing, and checked for oncoming trains or railroad equipment from both directions. What should you do when an emergency vehicle approaches using its siren and lights? Immediately pull to the right and allow to pass. Stop until vehicle passed and check for more emergency vehicles. When should you move back into your lane after passing another vehicle? - Before you get within 200 ft of oncoming vehicle - When you see their entire car/their headlights in the mirror What should you do when the right front wheel of your car runs off the roadway? Take food off accelerator, hold wheel straight, slowly get back on roadway. What is the penalty for not wearing seatbelts as required by law? fine and court costs possible death What does the single solid yellow line on your side of the pavement mean? no passing; cars go in opposite directions Which safety rules apply to bicyclists? same as drivers What must you do when approaching a school bus stopped on a two-lane pavement, its red warning lights flashing, and its stop arm extended? stop and yield to pedestrians 20 ft away Come to a complete stop, and remain stopped until safety arm is retracted When will your driving privileges be revoked in the State of Illinois? (List at least 3) reckless driving/homicide DUI auto theft What is the proper way to make a right turn against a red signal? make complete stop, yield to pedestrians, proceed when safe When are you required to dim your headlights when meeting and overtaking another vehicle? 500 FT from meeting; 300 Ft from overtaking (passing) What safety rules should you follow if you must drive in the fog? dim headlights, increase following distance, turn off cruise control, slow down, don't over drive headlights, turn signal long before turn What does a flashing red signal light at an intersection mean? Stop and yield right of way to traffic What must you do when moving out of an alley, driveway, or private road? 1. Complete stop with a visual of all traffic 2. Yield to pedestrians 3. Yield to vehicles What can be dangerous about a bridge surface in winter? stays frozen longer What should you do when driving and one of your tires has a blowout? hold wheel straight, with both hands. foot off the accelerator, no brakes. turn emergency lights on. pull off road What is the single greatest factor in fatal motor vehicle accidents? driver error Explain the "2-second rule". A rule of thumb by which a driver maintains a safe following distance at any speed. The rule is that a driver should ideally stay at least 2 seconds behind any vehicle that is directly in front of the driver. What should you do when the rear end of your car starts to skid? take your foot off the gas/brakes, steer in the direction of the skid until traction is gained, straighten vehicle What is the penalty for refusing to take a test to determine alcohol or drug use? fines up to $500, and suspension 1 year When can your license be suspended after being arrested for DUI of alcohol and/or drugs? On the 46th day from notice date/conviction When waiting at an intersection and the traffic signal changes to green, when is it legal to proceed? After yielding the right of way to any pedestrians and vehicles in the intersection or crosswalk Is it legal to pass on the shoulder of the road? no What should you do when approaching a railroad crossing, which does NOT have any warning system? slow down, and look/listen in both directions for oncoming trains or railroad equipment, proceed with caution When are children under age 6 required to wear a restraining system? all the time What do you do when your car starts to skid on water (hydroplane)? Release accelerator and ride out of the skid; grip wheel tightly What does it mean when a traffic light shows both a red light and a green arrow in the direction you wish to turn? you can turn (you have right of way) How should you pass a motorcycle? always use your signals and look in all directions; same way you'd pass a car When is it legal to turn left at a red signal light? when turning from a one way street to another one way street that has traffic moving to the left When required to stop at a railroad crossing, where must you stop your car? within 15-50 ft of the gate What must you do to get your license reinstated after a DUI revocation? undergo an alcohol/drug evaluation, complete rehab, and pay reinstatement fees What is the cause of rear end collisions? following a vehicle too closely or tailgating What is the penalty for passing a school bus that is receiving or discharging passengers? drivers license/vehicle registration will be suspended for 3 months and you will pay a minimum $150 fine How soon must you signal when making a turn into a business or residential district? at least 100 ft What is the only way to remove the effects of alcohol from your body? time stop sign regulatory sign action prohibited yield do not enter divide highway begins Road curves right ahead road turns to the right road turns right then left road curves right winding road merging lanes two-way traffic construction sign low clearance school zone side road cross-road T intersection y intersection pedestrian crossing bicycle zone railroad sign animal crossing school crossing divided highway ends reduction of lanes road narrows downgrade slippery when wet dip farm machinery no passing zone warning sign no passing zone slow moving vehicle