ILLINOIS DRIVER'S LICENSE EXAM QUESTIONS
During the Initial Licensing Phase, a teen driver is allowed only two passengers under
age 20 in the vehicle during the first 12 months of licensing.
- True
- False - Answer -False
In order to obtain court supervision for a traffic violation, a minor must appear in court
with a parent/legal guardian and attend a traffic safety school.
- True
- False - Answer -True
A parent or legal guardian may request that the driver's license of a minor be canceled
at any time prior to age 18.
- True
- False - Answer -True
When passing another vehicle, a driver should wait until the entire car the driver just
passed is visible in the rearview mirror before turning back into the right-hand lane.
- True
- False - Answer -True
After making a proper stop and yielding to traffic or pedestrians within the intersection, it
is permissible for drivers on a one-way street to turn left at a red light onto another one-
way street that moves traffic to the left.
- True
- False - Answer -True
How should a driver proceed if within an intersection waiting to make a left turn and the
traffic signal light turns red?
a. Wait in the intersection until the light turns green.
b. Yield to oncoming traffic and complete the turn.
c. Make sure it is clear, then back up from the intersection. - Answer -b
When on a two-lane roadway, drivers must stop their vehicles when approaching a
stopped school bus with its red warning lights flashing and its stop signal arm extended.
- True
- False - Answer -True
A driver must give the right- or left-turn signal when changing lanes.
- True
- False - Answer -True
, In urban areas, drivers moving out of an alley, building, private road or driveway need
not come to a complete stop before entering the roadway if the roadway is clear of
traffic.
- True
- False - Answer -False
For what distance should a continuous turn signal be given when making a left or right
turn in a business or residential district?
a. Not less than 50 feet before turning.
b. Not less than 75 feet before turning.
c. Not less than 100 feet before turning. - Answer -c
A driver may proceed immediately when waiting at an intersection and the traffic signal
turns green.
- True
- False - Answer -False
What should drivers do when approaching a construction area?
a. Increase their speed to get out of the way quickly.
b. Slow down, stop all wireless telephone communications and yield the right of way.
c. Honk their horn several times to alert individuals working in the area of their
presence. - Answer -b
Drivers must yield to pedestrians in an unmarked crosswalk.
- True
- False - Answer -True
It is legal for anyone to talk on the phone if using a hands-free device while driving,
unless under age 19.
- True
- False - Answer -True
Speed should be reduced below the posted limit for which of the following reasons?
a. Driver is driving in unfavorable weather conditions.
b. Driver is approaching and crossing an intersection.
c. Both of the above. - Answer -c
Slow vehicles should use the left-hand except when passing or making a left turn.
- True
- False - Answer -False
When an authorized vehicle using its sirens and flashing lights approaches a vehicle,
the driver should pull to the right-hand edge of the roadway and wait for the emergency
vehicle to pass.
- True
- False - Answer -True
During the Initial Licensing Phase, a teen driver is allowed only two passengers under
age 20 in the vehicle during the first 12 months of licensing.
- True
- False - Answer -False
In order to obtain court supervision for a traffic violation, a minor must appear in court
with a parent/legal guardian and attend a traffic safety school.
- True
- False - Answer -True
A parent or legal guardian may request that the driver's license of a minor be canceled
at any time prior to age 18.
- True
- False - Answer -True
When passing another vehicle, a driver should wait until the entire car the driver just
passed is visible in the rearview mirror before turning back into the right-hand lane.
- True
- False - Answer -True
After making a proper stop and yielding to traffic or pedestrians within the intersection, it
is permissible for drivers on a one-way street to turn left at a red light onto another one-
way street that moves traffic to the left.
- True
- False - Answer -True
How should a driver proceed if within an intersection waiting to make a left turn and the
traffic signal light turns red?
a. Wait in the intersection until the light turns green.
b. Yield to oncoming traffic and complete the turn.
c. Make sure it is clear, then back up from the intersection. - Answer -b
When on a two-lane roadway, drivers must stop their vehicles when approaching a
stopped school bus with its red warning lights flashing and its stop signal arm extended.
- True
- False - Answer -True
A driver must give the right- or left-turn signal when changing lanes.
- True
- False - Answer -True
, In urban areas, drivers moving out of an alley, building, private road or driveway need
not come to a complete stop before entering the roadway if the roadway is clear of
traffic.
- True
- False - Answer -False
For what distance should a continuous turn signal be given when making a left or right
turn in a business or residential district?
a. Not less than 50 feet before turning.
b. Not less than 75 feet before turning.
c. Not less than 100 feet before turning. - Answer -c
A driver may proceed immediately when waiting at an intersection and the traffic signal
turns green.
- True
- False - Answer -False
What should drivers do when approaching a construction area?
a. Increase their speed to get out of the way quickly.
b. Slow down, stop all wireless telephone communications and yield the right of way.
c. Honk their horn several times to alert individuals working in the area of their
presence. - Answer -b
Drivers must yield to pedestrians in an unmarked crosswalk.
- True
- False - Answer -True
It is legal for anyone to talk on the phone if using a hands-free device while driving,
unless under age 19.
- True
- False - Answer -True
Speed should be reduced below the posted limit for which of the following reasons?
a. Driver is driving in unfavorable weather conditions.
b. Driver is approaching and crossing an intersection.
c. Both of the above. - Answer -c
Slow vehicles should use the left-hand except when passing or making a left turn.
- True
- False - Answer -False
When an authorized vehicle using its sirens and flashing lights approaches a vehicle,
the driver should pull to the right-hand edge of the roadway and wait for the emergency
vehicle to pass.
- True
- False - Answer -True
