illinois permit exam

What should drivers do when approaching a construction area?

slow down,yield to any authorized vehicles or workers,change lanes away from the workers and proceed with caution.

Nighttime driving restrictions on teen drivers in the state of Illinois are between the hours of:

10pm-6am(sun-thurs) 11pm-6am(fri-sat)

you must stop on a two-lane or four-lane highway when a school bus is stopped with the red lights flashing and signal arm extended

(2 lane)from either direction,(4 lane)same direction as bus

At what age is it permissible for a student with just a permit to drive by themselves?

19

Within how many feet is a driver required to dim the headlights before meeting another vehicle?

500 feet

the maximum speed limit in Illinois is:

70 mph

Blue signs are regulatory and must be obeyed.

False: blue signs are general motorist services signs; they show location of rest areas, hospitals, and gas stations.

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 approaching a yield sign you should:

Slow, and be prepared to stop; let all traffic and pedestrians go before you proceed

Most rear end collisions are caused by:

The vehicle in back following too closely.

Speed should be reduced below the posted speed limit for which of the following reasons?

adverse weather,approaching intersection,crossing an intersection

when you are waiting at an intersection and the traffic light turns green you may proceed

after first yielding to pedestrians and vehicles still within the intersection.

When you come to an intersection with a stop sign, where should you stop?

at the stop line,pedestrian crosswalk, or before entering the intersection.

All vehicles are required to stop within how many feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing when a train is approaching?

between 15 and 50 feet

In urban areas, drivers moving out of an alley, building, private road or driveway need to

come to a complete stop before entering the roadway if the roadway is clear of traffic.

when the traffic light is red and you want to make a right turn you must:

come to a complete stop, determine that turning right on red is legal and then yield to traffic and pedestrians before turning.

What should a driver do when approaching a traffic control signal that is not in operation?

come to a full stop and yield the right-of-way before entering the intersection.

If while approaching an intersection in the left turn lane, the traffic light shows both a red light and a green arrow to the left, you should:

continue to turn in the direction of the arrow with caution without stopping.

which of the following applies to bicyclists?

drivers must yield right of way to a bicyclist just as they would to another vehicle

what is the penalty for being convicted of illegally passing a stopped school bus.

driving privileges or vehicle registration will be suspended and $150 fine.

it is required for all drivers to carry with them or have in the vehicle and to show law enforcement officers upon request

evidence of drivers license,liability insurance, and of registration.

A driver may leave the roadway to avoid traffic control devices such as traffic lights or signs

false

during the initial licensing phase,a teen driver is allowed only 2 passengers under age 20 in the vehicle during the first 12 months of licensing.

false

text messaging while driving is prohibited only for drivers under the age of 19

false

when you approach a flashing red light, you must yield to cross traffic and pedestrians but you are not required to stop if clear.

false

When one of your tires has a blowout, you should:

grasp the steering wheel firmly, ease of the gas pedal, and pull safely off the road.

while driving and the front wheel of your vehicle goes off the pavement, you should:

grip the steering wheel firmly and take your foot off the accelerator.

For what distance should a continuous turn signal be given when making a left or right turn in a business or residential district?

not less than 100 feet before turning

a(an)______sign means drivers should be alert, adjust their speed and be prepared to stop if necessary.

orange

If a vehicle starts to skid on water (hydroplane), the driver should

reduce speed and allow the vehicle to slow down to regain traction.

a black and white sign is:

regulatory sign

if your vehicle starts to skid on a slippery road you should:

release pressure from the gas or brake pedal and steer in the direction of the skid.

which is true if you are under 21 and convicted of a DUI?

revocation of privileges up to 2 years,fines up to 2,500 and jail sentence up to a year,participate in a youth program.

you may pass another vehicle in a two-way roadway if

there is a single broken yellow center line,you have a broken yellow center line and oncoming traffic has a solid yellow center line.

A merge sign means drivers should be prepared to change lanes or allow other traffic to come into their lane.

true

Drivers seeking a basic license to operate a car in Illinois are issued a Class D license

true

Motorcyclists are entitled to use the full width of a traffic lane; therefore, a driver should pass a motorcycle the same way a driver would pass another vehicle.

true

The road surface of a bridge may be dangerous in winter because it may remain icy after the rest of the roadway is clear.

true

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.

true

distracted driving is the single greatest factor in fatal motor vehicle crashes.

true

drivers who have vision restrictions noted on their drivers license must always wear their glasses or contacts when driving.

true

is it illegal for persons under 21 to drive with any trace of alcohol or drugs in their system.

true

most collisions at intersections occur because the drivers fail to check the traffic from their left and their right before entering the intersection.

true

to determine a safe 3-5 second following distance, use the following:select an object on the road ahead;when the back of the vehicle ahead of you passes that object count"one-thousand one, one-thousand two, one-thousand three." if you do you are following to closely.

true

when passing another vehicle, a driver should wait until the entire car the driver just passed is visible in the rear view mirror before turning back into the right hand lane.

true

when using windshield wipers in adverse weather,headlights must be used, even in daylight.

true

school crossing,merge, and no passing signs are all types of

warning signs

How should a driver proceed if within an intersection waiting to make a left turn and the traffic signal light turns red?

yield to oncoming traffic and finish the turn.

If a driver is arrested for DUI and refuses to submit to testing, ...

your driving privileges are gone for a year and can be used against you in court.