Illinois Driver's Permit Test

what does this sign indicate?

slow-moving vehicle

what does a flashing yellow light signify?

proceed with caution

what should you do at a railroad crossing has no warning devices or only a crossbuck sign?

slow down and proceed with caution

what is the fine for your first offense for driving above the speed limit in a construction zone where there are no workers present?

$375

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

0.08% or higher

what following distance should you maintain behind a motorcycle?

3 to 4 seconds

at night or in poor visibility, how far must the red light be visible for loads extending four feet or more to the rear of a vehicle?

500 feet

what is the maximum speed limit on interstates, tollways, freeways, and some four-lane highways unless otherwise posted?

70 mph

you often see this sign when...

A road is closed ahead

you do NOT need to make a complete stop but must slow down and proceed with caution at...

a flashing yellow turn signal

what does this sign indicate?

a speed zone ahead, be prepared to reduce your speed to the specified speed limit

if there is not enough room to make a U-turn, you should consider making...

a three-point turn

what does this sign indicate?

a two-way left turn lane

what does this sign indicate?

a two-way road is ahead

what will you find at the end of most freeway on-ramps that allows you to increase your speed?

an acceleration lane

when approaching an intersection to make a right turn, where should you be to make the turn closest to the right curb?

as close to the right as possible

If you must park on a roadway, park your vehicle...

as far from traffic as possible

if you make a U-turn on a curve or a hill, you must...

be able to see for at least 500 feet in all directions

what does this sign indicate?

bicyclists must not use this road

if a tire blows out, you must NOT...

brake immediately (you should hold the steering wheel tightly, steer straight ahead, and ease your foot off the accelerator)

before changing lanes, you should...

check your mirrors and look over your shoulder toward the rear

what should you do when you pass your exit on the expressway?

continue to the next exit

when following a vehicle at night, you should...

dim your high-beam headlights (bright lights can blind the driver of the vehicle ahead because they reflect off the vehicle's mirrors)

what lines mean that passing is not allowed in either direction?

double solid yellow

passing another vehicle is not allowed when...

driving through a construction zone with or without workers present, in a school zone with or without a school bus present, or within 100 feet of an intersection

what should you do when you suddenly lose control over the steering wheel?

ease your foot off the gas pedal

you must make a complete stop at...

flashing red traffic signals, steady red traffic signals, and STOP signs

all truck and buses have...

front, rear, and side blind spots

if a driver behind you repeatedly flashes his or her headlights, you should...

get out of the way

when passing a large vehicle, do not merge back in front of the vehicle until you can see its...

headlights in your rear-view mirror

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

imprisonment, fines, and suspension of driving privlages

to be able to stop your vehicle in conditions such as rain, snow, or ice, you must...

increase your following distance (bad weather calls for slower speeds)

as you enter an acceleration lane, what should you do to match the vehicles in the through lanes?

increase your speed

when preparing to leave a parallel parking spot, you should...

indicate your intention by signaling, look over your shoulder, and look in your rear-view mirror

you should only make a U-turn when...

it is safe and legal to do so

when entering or exiting a roundabout, you must always...

keep right

on a two-way roadway with a center lane, vehicles from either direction can use the center to...

make left turns

what does this sign indicate?

make sharp left turn (facing opposite direction would be sharp right turn)

bicycles and motorcycles can...

move and stop faster than expected (they are smaller and harder to see that cars of trucks)

to enter a highway from a private road, you...

must stop and yield to the vehicles on the highway

what does this sign indicate?

narrow bridge ahead

what does a sign shaped like a pennant indicate?

no passing

when exiting a high-speed, two-lane roadway, what should you do if there are vehicles following you?

not slow down suddenly

on a highway, use the left lane for..

passing

what should you do when you are being approached by an emergency vehicle?

pull over to the right side of the road

what is the safest thing to do when you approach a curve?

reduce your speed

what should you do if you skid while hydroplaning?

release the accelerator, slow down

it is not necessary to yield when...

roads curve to the left or right

what does this sign indicate?

sharp curve

when turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street, you should...

start the turn with your left wheel as close as possible to the yellow dividing line (keep wheel as close as possible to the dividing line)

what should you avoid before starting a right turn?

swinging wide to the left

where there are four or more lanes with traffic moving in opposite directions, what do double solid yellow lines mark?

the center of the roadway

a driver's left hand and arm are bent at 90 degrees and pointing downwards, what does this signify?

the driver intends to slow down or stop

who has the right-of-way when more than one vehicle arrives at a four-way stop?

the first vehicle to stop should be the first to go

on a highway with three or more lanes going in one direction, fast-moving vehicles should use...

the left lane (middle lane is the smoothest traffic and right lane is the slowest traffic)

a regulatory speed limit sign indicates...

the maximum speed at which you may travel in ideal road conditions

which lane should you drive in when you are driving 20 mph on a highway?

the right lane

the most important vehicle control device to use in a skid is...

the steering wheel (if your rear wheels start to skid left, steer left and if they start to skid right, steer right)

a vehicle's stopping distance is equal to...

the sum of the braking distance and reaction distance (if you are driving fast or are very tired or if your vehicle has bad brakes, you will need a greater distance to stop your vehicle)

what does this sign indicate?

there is a winding road ahead

what does to yield mean?

to give the right-of-way to another driver or pedestrian

flaggers are often located on highways and in work zones...

to stop, slow, or guide traffic safely through construction areas

if you park facing downhill on the right side of a road with a curb, you should turn your front wheels...

to the right (if your car starts to roll downhill, either the curb will block it or it will at least roll away from traffic)

what does this sign indicate?

traffic signal ahead

when are you allowed to drive on the left side of a multilane highway?

turning left, avoiding an obstruction, or passing another vehicle

what should you do when you are driving through fog?

use low-beam headlights (droplets from rain or fog can reflect the light)

at an intersection where there are no STOP signs or traffic signals, you should yield to...

vehicles coming from the right

when should you switch on your high-beam headlights?

when driving in construction areas, when there may be people alongside the road, or when driving on unfamiliar roads

when are you allowed to pass on a two-lane, two-way roadway?

when you are more than 200 feet from the intersection

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

yield the right-of-way to the bicycle

what should you do when you see a pedestrian crossing an unmarked crosswalk where there are no traffic control signals?

yield the right-of-way to the pedestrian

what does a lighted red arrow mean?

you may not proceed in the direction indicated by the arrow

what does a flashing yellow arrow mean?

you may turn in the direction of the arrow after yielding to pedestrians and traffic