Drivers ED
If you must use your wireless phone while driving, you must
A hands-free device so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
What is the penalty for being convicted of illegally passing a stopped school bus?
A suspension of driving privileges
When there are flashing signals at a railroad crossing and the train clears the crossing, how soon should you proceed?
After you check to make sure another train is not approaching on another track.
Which of the following is the single greatest factor in fatal motor vehicle accidents?
Alcohol
A school bus is stopped on a two-lane highway and its red warning lights are flashing and its stop signal arm is extended.
All of the above
Standing or parking a vehicle, whether occupied or not is prohibited
All of the above
Illinois law requires children under age 8 to be secured by a restraining system or seat belt when traveling in a motor vehicle.
Anywhere in the vehicle
Motorcycles are entitled to use the full width of a traffic lane, the same as a vehicle. Therefore, when you are driving a vehicle and want to pass a motorcycle, you should
Do not pass the motorcycle in the same lane that it is using, but change lanes and pass the way you would pass another vehicle.
A driver may operate a motor vehicle while impaired by the use of cannabis, whether used medically or recreationally
False
A driver may type, send, or read a text message while operating a motor vehicle
False
It is legal for you to pass on the shoulder of the road
False
When driving along the highway and the front right wheel of your vehicle runs off the pavement, you should
Grasp the steering wheel tightly and take your foot off of the accelerator.
When approaching a railroad grade crossing that does NOT have ANY warning system (such as electric flashing lights or gates), you should
Look, listen, slow down in case you have to stop, and proceed when safe to do so.
Seat belts
Must be worn at all times.
18. When a two-lane pavement is marked with a single, solid yellow line on your side of the center line
Must not cross the yellow line to pass another vehicle.
If a pedestrian is crossing in the middle of the street, not at a crosswalk (jaywalking) even if it is illegal, you
Must stop for them
When must a driver slow down for a school zone?
On school days between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. when children are present and signs are posted
When opening your driver's side door in a road with oncoming vehicle and bicycle traffic, you should
Open the vehicle door by reaching across with you right hand to get a better view of vehicle and bicycle traffic approaching from behind, Open the vehicle door only when it does not interfere with vehicle and bicycle traffic approaching from behind
If you are under 18, an Instruction Permit allows you to
Operate a motor vehicle when supervised by an authorized driver.
With a Class D driver's license, you may
Operate vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 16,000 pounds or less.
When an authorized emergency vehicle that is using its siren and flashing lights approaches your vehicle, you should:
Pull over to the right-hand edge of the highway and stop, if possible
A driver moving out of an alley, private road, or driveway within an urban area must
Stop before reaching the sidewalk and yield to pedestrians and vehicles before proceeding
In order to reinstate full driving privileges after a DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE (DUI) revocation, a person must
Submit to a professional assessment of alcohol and/or drug use and attend a remedial or rehabilitation program, Carry high-risk auto insurance for three years, Be approved for reinstatement by the Secretary of State's of Administrative, Wait a minimum of one year.
If your vehicle starts to skid on water (hydroplane), you should:
Take your foot off the accelerator and let your vehicle slow down.
Where should you place a child under 12 years old in a vehicle equipped with air bags?
The back seat
A driver may not enter a highway railroad crossing unless there is sufficient space on the other side of the crossing to accommodate the vehicle without obstructing passage of a train or other railroad equipment using the rails.
True
A driver must use their right or left turn signal when changing lanes.
True
If you are under 18 and you drive after nighttime driving restriction hours, you must have a parent, legal guardian or someone 21 years of age or older with you. Your parents or legal guardian must approve of the person. If these conditions are not met, your license will not be valid during those hours.
True
Legally purchased medical or recreational cannabis may only be transported in a vehicle in an odor - proof and child - resistant container
True
Many intersection accidents occur because drivers FAIL to slow down and look carefully to the left and right before entering the intersection.
True
Motorcycles, though smaller and lighter in weight, have the same right-of-way privileges as other vehicles. Special observance should be given to motorcyclists when they approach an intersection, a railroad crossing, bridge or when bad weather occurs
True
Unauthorized use of a vehicle displaying a parking placard or plates for persons disabilities may result in a fine, as well as a suspension and /or revocation of the plates or placard
True
When a person who is blind, using a white cane or other assistive device, or a guide dog enters an intersection or is crossing a street, the driver should yield the right-of-way.
True
When drivers approach any disabled vehicle using hazard lights on a four-lane highway, Illinois law requires drivers to change lanes away from the disabled vehicle if it is safe to do so.
True
When passing a bicyclist or pedestrian who is riding or walking on the road or shoulder of the roadway, you must keep a minimum of three feet between your vehicle's side mirror and the bicyclist or pedestrian
True
When passing another vehicle, you should not cut back into the right lane until you can see the vehicle that you just passed in your rear view mirror.
True
When turning left and there is a bicyclist entering the intersection from the opposite direction, you should wait for bicyclist to pass before making the turn
True
With few expectations, a person may not drive a motor vehicle (even if borrowed) unless the operator holds a valid driver's license that is properly classified for any vehicle
True
You are required by law to yield the right-of-way to any authorized vehicle engaged in highway construction or maintenance that is displaying amber (yellow) oscillating, rotating or flashing lights.
True
A person who REFUSES to submit to a chemical test, or tests, of his/her blood, breath or urine for the purpose of determining the level of alcohol and/or drug content
Will receive a driver's license suspension for 12 months on first offense. Will receive a driver's license suspension for 36 months for second or more refusals within a 5-year period. May have this used as evidence against him/her in court if charged with DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE of alcohol and/or drugs (DUI)
Encountering a Funeral Procession, drivers must
Yield the right-of-way to all vehicles in the procession
When making a left or right turn in a business or residential district, a continuous signal to turn must be given
not less than 100 feet before turning.
When approaching any animals that are standing near the roadway
slow down and use caution.