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.