Drivers ed test 1

Are drivers in the state of Illinois legally allowed to wear a headset while operating a motor vehicle? Yes or No?

Both, only a single sided headset

What does it mean if a driver gets their license revoked?

permanatly taken away

how long of a period is revocation?

1 year or more

Rules you must follow if you want to make a right turn on red?

1. Come to a complete stop with a full "R+R." Treat the stop as if you were at a stop sign! 2. Check to see if R-O-R is legal. Search for posted traffic signs. 3. Check for pedestrians + vehicles from your left . 4. Check for vehicles turning from straight ahead . 5. Check for pedestrians/bikes on your right . 6. ALWAYS finish turn in the nearest lane of traffic.

The two purposes of roadway right of ways?

1. Prevents conflict+collision resulting from one driver failing to YIELD to another vehicle and/or pedestrian on the roadway. 2. Gives privilege (the right of way) to ONE driver or pedestrian to have immediate use of the roadway.

What are the THREE conditions that must exist for a person to be considered "driving reckless?"

1. a driver must consciously + intentionally drive in a dangerous manner (as described above) 2. a driver knows, or should know, that his/her actions place others at an increased risk or danger 3. roadway conditions, weather, vehicle conditions + driver conditions increase the risk of an accident

List the SEVEN types of roadway situations where passing is NOT allowed on a 2-way or 2-lane highway.

1. any area marked with a "no passing" or "do not pass" sign + lined with solid yellow lane markings 2. on any hill or curve where it is not possible to see an on-coming vehicle in the opposite lane 3. within 100 feet of a marked intersection or railroad crossing 4. within 100 feet of any bridge or tunnel that is blocked from view 5. in any marked construction zone 6. in any marked school zone (residential or rural) 7. on any roadway where a stopped school bus is loading/unloading students with it's sign extended

A traffic stop (being pulled over by law enforcement) can happen for one of the following THREE reasons.

1. driver has committed a minor traffic accident 2. vehicle is damaged (ex: headlights) 3. car looks like one that was invlolved in a crime

List the FOUR things a driver should do when approaching and entering a marked construction zone.

1. driver should slow down to the marked speed limit 2. driver should stop using his/her hands-free cellular devices 3. driver should yield to any workers or maintenance vehicles in the area 4. driver should attempt to lane change away from any workers or maintenance vehicles

What are your big 3 reminders when it comes to right of ways?

1. never assume 2. dont take things for granted (or think that the other driver drives/ thinks like you) 3. Know your situations/scenerios

FOUR ways speed limits are set or determined?

1. roadway surfaces + conditions 2. amount of traffic on roadway 3. possible hidden dangers on roadway 4. # of accidents that occur on roadway

What are the THREE factors that determine at which speed you can safely travel?

1. time 2. space 3. visibility

List the FOUR steps to making a legal and proper lane change.

1. turn on your signal for the direction you wish to lane change 2. perform a shoulder check to asses if another vehicle is in your "blind spot" 3. accelerate into the new lane 4. turn off your signal once your entire car is in the new lane

List the THREE types of vehicles that are required by law to stop at ALL railroad crossings.

1. vehicles carrying people for hire (charter buses, limousines, taxi cabs, etc.) 2. school buses 3. vehicles carrying hazardous waste or materials

If you are driving in a funeral procession, what TWO things must you do?

1. your car must be marked or display some kind of identifying symbols PURPLE 2. your car must have the headlights turned on, with the hazard lights flashing

What should driver do if signaled to pull over by an officer?

1.Slow down 2. try to stop on the right side of the roadway or into a parking lot 3. come to a complete stop 4. wait in the car until further instruction

What are the FOUR things that happen when a driver uses a speed faster than the recommended limit?

1.the less time a driver has to spot dangerous situations in the road + the actions that need to be taken 2. the greater the time + distance it takes to change direction or stop a speeding vehicle 3. the greater the chance a vehicle will skid or roll trying to complete a turn 4. the greater the changes of a vehicle collision producing personal injuries or property damage

In a city or residential area, a driver must use his/her turn signal at least _________ feet before turning.

100

Where do you stop with a stop sign?

(1) driver have to stop your car behind the posted stop sign. (2) a driver can stop their car behind the painted/marked WHITE line, if one is present. (3) driver must stop your car before entering a marked or unmarked crosswalk.

→ If a railroad crossing has no posted stop sign or flashing lights, what should a driver do as they approach?

(1) slow down, (2) check/yield in both directions of the track as you cross + (3) proceed with caution

What must a driver do if they are being "approached" by an emergency vehicle with their lights flashing?

(1) slow down, (2) pull vehicle over to the side of the road, and (3) allow the vehicle to pass safely

What must a driver do when approaching a parked or stationary emergency vehicle with their lights flashing?

(1) slow down, (2) yield to workers, (3) attempt to lane change if possible, and (4) proceed with caution

Example of reckless driving

- Driving while "under the influence" of drugs +/or alcohol - Drowsy driving or sleeping while behind the wheel or a moving car - Speeding - Failing to stop or yield at determined right-of-way situations

Right of way rules at four way intersections?

-if one person arrives, you go ahead after looking at cross traffic -if two people arrive at different times, the one who arrived first has the right of way -If two or more people arrive at the same person all drivers must follow the rule of whoever is to the rightmost has the right of way

Right of way rules at two way intersections?

-if one person arrives, you go ahead after looking at cross traffic -if two people arrive at different times, the one who arrived first has the right of way -If two people arrive at an intersection at the same time, you identify their intentions. ex: whoever that is going straight has the right of way ex: whoever is taking the shorter (or closer) turn has the right of way to turn before the one with the longer turn. ex: if both taking a right turn and wont get in each others way, you go at the same time

Three situations where you can use a non hands free cellular device?

-reporting an emergency -while he or she is parked off an active roadway -parked in traffic

six situations where you have to yield or right of way situations?

-to pedestrians -when someone reached a intersection before you -if you reached an intersection at the same time, the person on the right most has the right of way -If two people reach an intersection at the same time, the person who is going straight has the right of way -The person making the shorter turn has the right of way -On T intersections, the person on the road has the right of way

Steps of stopping at a controlled intersection?

-turn on your signal - preform a R+R (rock and roll) -check intersection for roadway users and other vehicles -determine right of way based on rules -begin your turn when right of way has been established -recheck traffic once you have entered intersection -always finish your turn in the nearest lane of traffic

The process at an uncontrolled intersection?

-turn on your signal with double the distance -check intersections for vehicles or other roadway users. -Determine right of way for who yields to whom -begin the turn once right of way has been established. -check for traffic once you have entered the intersection. -always turn into the nearest lane

Name a few everyday examples where you encounter right of ways?

-when you are walking down the hallway and need to stop because someone is in front of you -When your driving and a pedestrian is crossing at a crosswalk

What is the legal BAC?

0.08 or under

driver may not park his/her vehicle within _________ feet of a fire hydrant.

15 feet

A driver must stop his/her vehicle within ____________ feet of a railroad crossing with a posted stop sign or flashing lowered gate.

15-50

Alleyways

15mph

How old must a driver in the state of Illinois be in order to legally use a hands-free cellular device?

19

driver may not park his/her vehicle within _________ feet of a fire house or crosswalk at an intersection.

20

Drivers who are attempting to pass another vehicle must do so within a distance greater than _________ feet of on-coming traffic in the opposite lane?

200

In rural areas, a driver must use his/her turn signal at least _________ feet before turning.

200

school zones

20mph

A distance of _________ feet needs to be maintained when attempting to pass a pedestrian or bicyclist.

3

A driver may not park his/her vehicle within _________ feet of a marked stop sign, yield sign, or traffic signal.

30

how long of a period is suspension?

30-90 days

city/town

30mph

2 lane highways (unmarked)

45 mph

A driver may not park his/her vehicle within _________ feet of a marked railroad crossing.

50

2 lane highways (marked)

55mph

Interstate/Expressway

65-70mph

4 lane highways

65mph

Regardless of where they are sitting, anyone under the age of _____ must be sitting in a booster seat.

8

What is advisory speed limit?

A speed limit warning which advises drivers to adjust their speeds based on anticipated changes in the road ; Examples: construction zones, school zones, curves + bridges, interstate ramps + round-a-bouts

What are administration laws and what are their purpose?

Administrative laws establish the procedures for 1. issuing + removing people's driver's licenses, 2. registering a vehicle 3. securing a title that proves ownership of the vehicle.

What does agressive driving look like on todays roadways?

Aggressive driving is defined as any high-risk behavior that has the POTENTIAL to threaten the safety of others Examples include: speeding, running stop signs + lights, tailgating, unsafe lane changes +/or vehicle passing

Define what a blind spot is?

Blind spots are defined as any area of the roadway that cannot be seen by the driver while looking (1) forward through the windshield, (2) behind through the rearview mirror, or (3) through either side-view mirror

List the FIVE things a driver should NOT do if he/she receives a ticket from a police officer during a traffic stop.

Do not argue your ticket. Do not debate your ticket. Do not refuse your ticket. Do not resist arrest if taken into custody. Do not be uncooperative.

Explain what the "point system" is, and how it works in the state of Illinois?

Each time a driver commits a traffic violation, he/she receives a "point(s)" on their driving record ; each violation / points received is based upon seriousness ; points determine license suspension or revocation

What traffic sign are present at uncontrolled intersections?

Involves YIELDS, Flashing Lights and/or Arrows , and intersections w/ NO signs

Define the "illegal per se" Law in the state of Illinois.

Law that makes it illegal for a person to driver or operate a motor vehicle while having a blood alcohol concentration ("BAC") above a certain limit

what is the implied consent law?

Law that states that drivers, if pulled over for suspicion and charged by a police officer for "driving under the influence," will take a test (sobriety or breathalyzer) for the presence of alcohol in his/her system

Should driver attempt to get out of the vehicle without being asked? why?

NO, could seem like agressive behavior

What does it mean if a driver gets their license suspended?

Temporaryly taken away

What should a driver be able to see before he/she attempts to re-enter their original (right) lane once they have successfully passed another vehicle?

The entire vehicle of the passed car clearly visible in his/her review mirror - not side mirror!

When is it acceptable to attempt to pass another vehicle while driving on a 2-way or 2-lane highway?

The left lane should be clearly visible and free of on-coming traffic for a distance great enough to safely pass

Define what a "fixed speed limit" is.

The maximum or minimum speed a vehicle can legally travel on any given roadway ; they DO NOT change

What is the standard speed limit?

The maximum suggested speed at which a vehicle can safely travel under the best weather + road conditions

What is a 4 way intersection?

They are specific intersections where all four directions of traffic come to a stop and then take turns proceeding through. There is a stop sign on each corner.

What is a 2 way intersection?

When two streets intersect and only one of the streets has stop signs and the other is a through street.

What is a round-about

a giant, continuous, uncontrolled intersection where traffic continuously travels around a centralized island, in a circular, counter clockwise direction.

What is the child passenger protection act?

all children under the age of 8 must be properly secured in a booster seat; if you weight 40lbs or more just a seatbelt is fine

What is a controlled intersection?

any intersection (2-way or 4-way) which requires the driver to come to a complete stop + make a decision based on what he/she sees.

What is an uncontrolled intersection?

any intersection which allows the driver to make a turn (or other decision) without having to come to a complete stop or perform an "R + R."

Who has the right-of-way when a marked funeral procession is using the roadway?

cars in the funeral

Vehicle Insurance

document which identifies the specific insurance company who is responsible if a driver/vehicle is involved in an accident ; must be kept in the vehicle

Certificate of Title

document which proves you are the legal owner of the vehicle; like cars birth certificate -lists owner's name, -make -model of vehicle, -identification (VIN) # -and vehicle engine #

If a driver activates his/her turn signal by pushing it DOWN, he/she has signaled in which direction?

left

hand straight out

left

when making legal hand signals what hand must the driver use

left

When attempting to lane change to the LEFT, a driver needs to check the blind spot over which shoulder?

left shoulder

Two items police will ask for when you get pulled over?

license, insurance...maybe registration

Purpose of airbags in a motor vehicle? how far away must they be?

lifesaving devices that help the impact go down but have to be used in correlation with seatbelts; 10-12 inches

Is it legal in the state of Illinois to pass a school bus with their stop sign extended and showing?

no

What is recommended for a driver if he/she needs to use their cellphone (make/answer a call) while driving?

pull over to the side of the road or a parking lot

Driver's License

required to legally drive + operate a motor vehicle

If a driver activates his/her turn signal by pushing it UP, he/she has signaled in which direction?

right

hand up

right

When attempting to lane change to the RIGHT , a driver needs to check the blind spot over which shoulder?

right shoulder

Vehicle regestration

shows whose vehicle it is and must be renewed every year and always kept in the vehicle

What is the leading cause of vehicle accidents?

speeding

hand down

stop

What type of traffic sign is associated with controlled intersections?

stop signs and/or colored lights

Leading cause for TEENAGERS in vehicle accidents?

texting and driving

What is "Right-of-Way"?

the legal right for a pedestrian and/or vehicle to proceed over ALL others in a given traffic or roadway scenario

As of 2020, dirvers are allowed to transport marjuana if done in a proper way true or false

true

What can a driver due to help signify to the police officer that they are attempting to pull over?

turn hazard lights on

When is the only time vehicle doesnt have to stop for a bus with their sign extending?

when the bus is parked in the opposite direction or when on a 4 way highway

Do drivers need to follow the construction speed limit even when there are no workers present?

yes

Is it illegal in illinios to hang any obstructions in the rear view mirror?

yes

Is the driver responsible to make sure each one of his passengers are wearing a seatbelt?

yes

→ A driver must come to a complete stop before exiting an alley or private road/driveway.

yes

Two things one should think when approaching a right of way?

▫ It is always safer to wait until you know who has the given right-of-way! ▫ Always yield to others roadway users if it will avoid an accident or collision!

How should each type of seat belt be positioned?

▫ Lap Belt: worn across the hip bones ; never should be positioned across the stomach or abdomen ▫ Shoulder Strap: worn snug across the chest, avoiding areas near the face or neck