ILLINOIS DRIVING PERMIT TEST QUESTIONS
Is it legal to leave the roadway and travel across private property to avoid an official
traffic conrol device? - Answer -No
Where must you come to a complete stop when you approach a stop sign? (3 answers)
- Answer -1. Behind stop line
2. Crosswalk
3. Before intersection
When there are flashing signals at a railroad crossing and the train clears the crossing,
how soon should you proceed? - Answer -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?
- Answer -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? - Answer -
when you see headlights in the mirror
What should you do when the right front wheel of your car runs off the roadway? -
Answer -Take food off accelerator, hold wheel straight, slowly get back on roadway.
What is the penalty for not wearing seatbelts as required by law? - Answer -fine and
court costs
possible death
What does the single solid yellow line on your side of the pavement mean? - Answer -
no passing
Which safety rules apply to bicyclists? - Answer -same as motorist
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? - Answer -stop and yield to
pedestrians 20 ft away
When will your driving privileges be revoked in the State of Illinois? (List at least 3) -
Answer -reckless driving
DUI
auto theft
fleeing police
, What is the proper way to make a right turn against a red signal? - Answer -make
complete stop, yield to pedestrians, proceed when safe
When are you required to dim your headlights when meeting and overtaking another
vehicle? - Answer -500 FT from meeting; 300 Ft from overtaking
What safety rules should you follow if you must drive in the fog? - Answer -dim
headlights, watch speed, don't overdrive headlights(don't go faster than they shine)
What does a flashing red signal light at an intersection mean? - Answer -make a full
stop
What must you do when moving out of an alley, driveway, or private road? - Answer -1.
Complete stop
2. check pedestrians
3. check traffic
What can be dangerous about a bridge surface in winter? - Answer -freezes first
What should you do when driving and one of your tires has a blowout? - Answer -hold
wheel straight, with both hands.
foot off the accelerator, no brakes.
move to level place to change tire
What is the single greatest factor in fatal motor vehicle accidents? - Answer -alcohol
Explain the "2-second rule". - Answer -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? - Answer -take your
foot off the gas/brakes, grip wheel, and turn back on road SLOWLY.
What is the penalty for refusing to take a test to determine alcohol or drug use? -
Answer -fines up to $500, and suspension 1 year
When can your license be suspended after being arrested for DUI of alcohol and/or
drugs? - Answer -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? - Answer -After you make sure there are no pedestrians/vehicles in the
intersection.
Is it legal to pass on the shoulder of the road? - Answer -no
Is it legal to leave the roadway and travel across private property to avoid an official
traffic conrol device? - Answer -No
Where must you come to a complete stop when you approach a stop sign? (3 answers)
- Answer -1. Behind stop line
2. Crosswalk
3. Before intersection
When there are flashing signals at a railroad crossing and the train clears the crossing,
how soon should you proceed? - Answer -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?
- Answer -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? - Answer -
when you see headlights in the mirror
What should you do when the right front wheel of your car runs off the roadway? -
Answer -Take food off accelerator, hold wheel straight, slowly get back on roadway.
What is the penalty for not wearing seatbelts as required by law? - Answer -fine and
court costs
possible death
What does the single solid yellow line on your side of the pavement mean? - Answer -
no passing
Which safety rules apply to bicyclists? - Answer -same as motorist
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? - Answer -stop and yield to
pedestrians 20 ft away
When will your driving privileges be revoked in the State of Illinois? (List at least 3) -
Answer -reckless driving
DUI
auto theft
fleeing police
, What is the proper way to make a right turn against a red signal? - Answer -make
complete stop, yield to pedestrians, proceed when safe
When are you required to dim your headlights when meeting and overtaking another
vehicle? - Answer -500 FT from meeting; 300 Ft from overtaking
What safety rules should you follow if you must drive in the fog? - Answer -dim
headlights, watch speed, don't overdrive headlights(don't go faster than they shine)
What does a flashing red signal light at an intersection mean? - Answer -make a full
stop
What must you do when moving out of an alley, driveway, or private road? - Answer -1.
Complete stop
2. check pedestrians
3. check traffic
What can be dangerous about a bridge surface in winter? - Answer -freezes first
What should you do when driving and one of your tires has a blowout? - Answer -hold
wheel straight, with both hands.
foot off the accelerator, no brakes.
move to level place to change tire
What is the single greatest factor in fatal motor vehicle accidents? - Answer -alcohol
Explain the "2-second rule". - Answer -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? - Answer -take your
foot off the gas/brakes, grip wheel, and turn back on road SLOWLY.
What is the penalty for refusing to take a test to determine alcohol or drug use? -
Answer -fines up to $500, and suspension 1 year
When can your license be suspended after being arrested for DUI of alcohol and/or
drugs? - Answer -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? - Answer -After you make sure there are no pedestrians/vehicles in the
intersection.
Is it legal to pass on the shoulder of the road? - Answer -no
