ILLINOIS PERMIT TEST STUDY GUIDE - RULES OF
THE ROAD
What is the 4 second rule - Answer -The four-second rule. You should apply the four-
second rule when it's wet, frosty or when you are towing a trailer. The four-second rule
means that you leave four seconds between you and the vehicle in front. It gives you
more time to react and more time to stop.
When exiting an alley or driveway where must you stop - Answer -Illinois law states that
you must stop before entering any street from a driveway, parking lot or alley. If you are
leaving the parking lot at the Driver Services facility, you must stop before entering the
street. There may or may not be a stop sign present. Stop behind the white line or
crosswalk.
What does a solid yellow line on a 2 lane road indicate - Answer -solid yellow lines
indicates a no-passing restriction or no passing zone, where crossing the line is
prohibited
Your car begins to skid to the right, what steps should you take - Answer -Get your foot
off the accelerator and the brake. Steer gently in the direction you want the car to go. As
you begin to regain control of the car, gently apply the brakes (assuming you have anti-
lock brakes) or the accelerator depending on the type of skid.
Does the law always require you to use a turn signal when turning left or right - Answer
-Yes it's illegal if you do not signal your intentions before maneuvers. You are legally
required to signal before pulling over, pulling into traffic, lane changing, parking,
merging, turning right and left, etc. And yes you can get a ticket for failing to signal your
intentions.
What is the single greatest factor in motor vehicle accidents - Answer -driving under the
influence of alcohol and drugs
List 3 reasons a driver could have their privileges revoked - Answer -DUI, fleeing a
scene of a crime, reckless driving
What actions should be taken when the front right wheel goes off the road while driving
on the highway - Answer -Grasp the steering wheel tightly and take your foot off the
accelerator
How do you properly execute a "Right on Red" - Answer -Illinois law allows motorists to
make a right turn after stopping at a red light, so long as there's no sign prohibiting it.
But drivers must use caution and follow right-of-way rules when making a right on red
THE ROAD
What is the 4 second rule - Answer -The four-second rule. You should apply the four-
second rule when it's wet, frosty or when you are towing a trailer. The four-second rule
means that you leave four seconds between you and the vehicle in front. It gives you
more time to react and more time to stop.
When exiting an alley or driveway where must you stop - Answer -Illinois law states that
you must stop before entering any street from a driveway, parking lot or alley. If you are
leaving the parking lot at the Driver Services facility, you must stop before entering the
street. There may or may not be a stop sign present. Stop behind the white line or
crosswalk.
What does a solid yellow line on a 2 lane road indicate - Answer -solid yellow lines
indicates a no-passing restriction or no passing zone, where crossing the line is
prohibited
Your car begins to skid to the right, what steps should you take - Answer -Get your foot
off the accelerator and the brake. Steer gently in the direction you want the car to go. As
you begin to regain control of the car, gently apply the brakes (assuming you have anti-
lock brakes) or the accelerator depending on the type of skid.
Does the law always require you to use a turn signal when turning left or right - Answer
-Yes it's illegal if you do not signal your intentions before maneuvers. You are legally
required to signal before pulling over, pulling into traffic, lane changing, parking,
merging, turning right and left, etc. And yes you can get a ticket for failing to signal your
intentions.
What is the single greatest factor in motor vehicle accidents - Answer -driving under the
influence of alcohol and drugs
List 3 reasons a driver could have their privileges revoked - Answer -DUI, fleeing a
scene of a crime, reckless driving
What actions should be taken when the front right wheel goes off the road while driving
on the highway - Answer -Grasp the steering wheel tightly and take your foot off the
accelerator
How do you properly execute a "Right on Red" - Answer -Illinois law allows motorists to
make a right turn after stopping at a red light, so long as there's no sign prohibiting it.
But drivers must use caution and follow right-of-way rules when making a right on red
