Driving Illinois

In Illinois, the maximum speed limit for all vehicles is ______ on interstates, tollways, freeways, and some four-lane highways, except where otherwise posted.

70 mph

Slower traffic must drive in the ____ lane.

right lane

You are allowed to pass on a two-lane, two-way roadway

when you are more than 200 feet from the intersection

The minimum fine for speeding in a construction zone whether or not workers are present is ___for a first offense and ____ for a repeat offense.

$375 and $1000

It is illegal to drive if your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is

0.08% of more

You should maintain a following distance of __________ behind a motorcycle.

3-4 seconds

At night or in poor visibility, loads extending four feet or more to the rear of a vehicle must have a red light that is visible for

500 feet

You must not make a U-turn on curves and hills unless you can see for at least _________ in all directions.

500 feet

Under Illinois law, every child passenger under the age of ____ must be secured in an appropriate child restraint system attached to the rear seat of the vehicle.

8

When driving in fog, you should use your

Low beams

What does a flashing yellow light mean?

Proceed with caution

Why are bright lights bad?

They will blind a driver in any vehicle

What does a detour sign do?

This sign directs you to an alternative route that has been established because the regular road is closed.

What are the rules regarding reading, sending, or typing a text message?

You may not do any of these.

If you accidentally pass your exit on an expressway, you must

continue to the next exit

If you suddenly have no control of the steering wheel, you should

ease your foot off the gas pedal

By law, a driver who causes bodily harm to a child in a school crossing zone is subject to

fines, imprisonment, and suspension of driving privileges

If a driver behind you repeatedly flashes his/her headlights, you should:

get out of the way

Crossing a double solid white line is ________.

prohibited

As you approach a curve you should

reduce your speed

If you skid while hydroplaning, you should

release the accelerator

At a four-way intersection,

the vehicle on the left should yield to the vehicle on the right.

By Illinois law, when you are being approached by an emergency vehicle using audible and visual signals,

you must immediately pull over to the right side of the road and allow the emergency vehicle to pass.

When you are turning left and there is a bicyclist entering the intersection from the opposite direction, you should

you must yield the right of way to oncoming traffic.

When following any vehicle at night

you should always dim your headlights