ILLINOIS DRIVER'S PERMIT TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
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 (Ch 3/16)
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. - Answer -True
(Ch 318)
A parent or legal guardian may request that the driver's license of a minor be
cancelled at any time prior to age 18. TRUE FALSE - Answer -True (Ch3 16-17)
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 (Ch4 23)
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 (Ch 422)
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 (Ch 4 22)
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.
o True o False - Answer -True (Ch 4 28)
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.
o True o False - Answer -True (Ch 4 21)
What is the penalty for being convicted of illegally passing a stopped school bus?
a. Driving privileges or vehicle registration suspension and a $150 fine.
b. 60-day suspension of driving privileges.
c. $30 fine and 14-day suspension of driving privileges - Answer -a (Ch 4 28)
, A driver may pass another vehicle by driving on the shoulder of the road.
o True o False - Answer -False (Ch 4 24)
It is permissible to make a right turn against a red signal light after stopping
and yielding to other vehicles and pedestrians.
o True o False - Answer -True (cH 4 23)
A driver must give the right or left turn signal when changing lanes.
o True o False - Answer -True (cH 4 26-27)
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.
o True o False - Answer -False (Ch 4 29)
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 (Ch 4 25)
A driver may proceed immediately when waiting at an intersection and the
traffic signal light turns green.
o True o False - Answer -False (Ch 4 22)
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 (Ch 4 21)
Drivers must yield to pedestrians in an unmarked crosswalk.
o True o False - Answer -True (Ch 4 23)
It is permissible for anyone to wear a headset while driving.
o True o False - Answer -False (Ch 4 31)
Speed should be reduced below the posted speed 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 (Ch 4 20)
Slow vehicles should use the left-hand lane except when passing or making a
left turn.
ANSWERS
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 (Ch 3/16)
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. - Answer -True
(Ch 318)
A parent or legal guardian may request that the driver's license of a minor be
cancelled at any time prior to age 18. TRUE FALSE - Answer -True (Ch3 16-17)
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 (Ch4 23)
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 (Ch 422)
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 (Ch 4 22)
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.
o True o False - Answer -True (Ch 4 28)
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.
o True o False - Answer -True (Ch 4 21)
What is the penalty for being convicted of illegally passing a stopped school bus?
a. Driving privileges or vehicle registration suspension and a $150 fine.
b. 60-day suspension of driving privileges.
c. $30 fine and 14-day suspension of driving privileges - Answer -a (Ch 4 28)
, A driver may pass another vehicle by driving on the shoulder of the road.
o True o False - Answer -False (Ch 4 24)
It is permissible to make a right turn against a red signal light after stopping
and yielding to other vehicles and pedestrians.
o True o False - Answer -True (cH 4 23)
A driver must give the right or left turn signal when changing lanes.
o True o False - Answer -True (cH 4 26-27)
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.
o True o False - Answer -False (Ch 4 29)
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 (Ch 4 25)
A driver may proceed immediately when waiting at an intersection and the
traffic signal light turns green.
o True o False - Answer -False (Ch 4 22)
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 (Ch 4 21)
Drivers must yield to pedestrians in an unmarked crosswalk.
o True o False - Answer -True (Ch 4 23)
It is permissible for anyone to wear a headset while driving.
o True o False - Answer -False (Ch 4 31)
Speed should be reduced below the posted speed 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 (Ch 4 20)
Slow vehicles should use the left-hand lane except when passing or making a
left turn.
