Written exam - sample questions

10. A driver may pass another vehicle by driving on the shoulder of the road.

False

13. In urban areas, drivers moving out of an alley, building, private road or driveway do not need to come to a complete stop before entering the roadway if the roadway is clear of traffic.

False

17. Drivers are not required to yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk.

False

18. It is permissible for anyone to wear a headset while driving.

False

23. It is permissible to pass on a two-lane, two way roadway within 100 feet of an intersection or railroad crossing.

False

27. A driver does not need to allow as much distance when following a motorcycle as when following a car.

False

42. If a traffic light shows both a red light and a green arrow at the same time, a driver may not turn in the direction of the arrow until the red light has changed.

False

43. Drivers may pass on a two-lane roadway marked with a single solid yellow line on their side of the center line.

False

44. A railroad crossing sign should be treated the same as a yield sign.

False

48. If moving with a stream of vehicles across a railroad track, it is safe to stop on the track for a short period of time.

False

50. When driving in fog a driver should turn on the high-beam headlights to increase the field of vision.

False

53. If a vehicle starts to skid on water (hydro - plane), the driver should quickly apply the brakes.

False

55. Drivers who become stranded in blizzard conditions should remain in their vehicles.

False

56. When experiencing a tire blowout, the driver should immediately apply the brakes and quickly pull off the side of the road.

False

57. If a vehicle starts to skid, the driver should apply the brakes and steer in the opposite direction of the skid.

False

59. After being pulled over by law enforcement, a driver should immediately exit the vehicle and quickly approach the officer's squad car.

False

61. Taillights are not required to be illuminated after dark.

False

1. Cellphone use while driving is permitted as long as the driver is using a hands-free device.

True

11. It is permissible to make a right turn against a red signal light after stopping and yielding to other vehicles and pedestrians.

True

12. A driver must give the right- or left-turn signal when changing lanes.

True

15. When waiting at an intersection and the traffic signal light turns green, a driver should look to the left and then right before proceeding into the intersection.

True

20. Slow vehicles should use the right-hand lane except when passing or making a left turn.

True

22. When parked, drivers may open car doors on the side on which traffic is moving only when it can be done safely and without interfering with traffic.

True

24. Only vehicles displaying special plates or parking plate cards for persons with disabilities may park in spaces reserved for them by an official PARKING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES sign.

True

25. Unless authorized to do so, drivers may not break into the line of a funeral procession.

True

26. When a motorist is turning right and a bicyclist is approaching on the right, the motorist must allow the bicyclist to go through the intersection first before making the turn.

True

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

True

29. When following a vehicle at night it is important to dim your high beams.

True

3. A parent or legal guardian may request that the driver's license of a minor be canceled at any time prior to age 18.

True

30. When approaching a disabled pedestrian using a guide dog, white cane or other assistive device, a driver should yield the right of way.

True

31. If arrested with a blood-alcohol concentration of .08 percent or more, an individual's driving privileges will be suspended for at least six months.

True

32. Alcohol is the single greatest factor in fatal motor vehicle crashes.

True

34. If a driver is arrested for DUI and refuses to submit to testing, driving privileges will be suspended for 12 months.

True

35. A driver whose license has been revoked as a result of DUI must meet several requirements, including an evaluation for alcohol and drug problems and paying a reinstatement fee, to regain his/her license.

True

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

True

37. Regardless of fault, a crash report must be filed by the driver of a vehicle if the crash involves death, bodily injury or property damage of more than $1,500 (or more than $500 if a vehicle is uninsured).

True

38. Before a driver can regain driving privileges after losing them for failure to pay for damages caused by a crash, the driver must file proof of financial responsibility with the Secretary of State's office.

True

39. If you are involved in a traffic crash, you should stop your vehicle in a safe, well-lighted public place that does not obstruct traffic, if able to do so.

True

4. When passing another vehicle, a driver should wait until the entire car being passed is visible in the rearview mirror before turning back into the right-hand lane.

True

40. Driving privileges may be revoked for giving false information to the Secretary of State's office.

True

46. When approaching a railroad crossing that has no warning signals (such as electric flashing lights or gates), a driver should look, listen and slow down.

True

47. After a train clears a crossing that has flashing signals, drivers may proceed after checking for a second train on another track and the lights have stopped flashing.

True

49. The road surface of a bridge may be dangerous in winter due to becoming icy while the rest of the roadway remains clear.

True

5. After making a complete stop and yielding to traffic or pedestrians within the intersection, it is permissible for drivers on a one way street to turn left at a red light onto another one-way street that moves traffic to the left.

True

51. Most rear-end collisions are caused by the vehicle in back following too closely.

True

52. The three-second rule helps the driver determine a safe following distance.

True

54. If the front right wheel of a vehicle runs off the pavement, a driver should ease off the accelerator, allow the vehicle to slow down and gently steer back onto the pavement.

True

58. Illinois law requires that headlights be on when atmospheric conditions require the use of windshield wipers.

True

62. Your car must have a horn that can be heard from a distance of 200 feet.

True

7. When on a two-lane roadway, drivers must stop their vehicle if approaching a stopped school bus with its red warning lights flashing and the stop signal arm extended.

True

8. 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

9. Your driving privileges will be suspended if you are convicted of illegally passing a stopped school bus.

True

2. Illinois law requires children under age 8 to be secured by a restraining system or seat belt when traveling in a motor vehicle. ■ a. Anywhere in the vehicle. ■ b. In the front seat only. ■ c. In the back seat only. ■ d. Never, this is not a law.

■ a. Anywhere in the vehicle.

41. What should a driver do when approaching a traffic control signal that is not in operation? ■ a. Come to a full stop and yield the right of way before entering the intersection. ■ b. If the intersection is clear, the driver does not need to stop. ■ c. Drive quickly through the intersection to get out of the way of other vehicles.

■ a. Come to a full stop and yield the right of way before entering the intersection.

21. When must a driver slow down for a school zone? ■ a. On school days between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. when children are present and signs are posted. ■ b. On weekends. ■ c. Only during recess.

■ a. On school days between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. when children are present and signs are posted.

45. All vehicles are required to stop within how many feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing when a train is approaching? ■ a. between 15 and 50 feet. ■ b. between 5 and 10 feet. ■ c. 10 feet.

■ a. between 15 and 50 feet.

16. What should drivers do when approaching a construction area? ■ a. Increase their speed to get out of the way quickly. ■ b. Slow down, stop all wireless telephone communications and yield the right of way. ■ c. Honk their horn several times to alert individuals working in the area of their presence.

■ b. Slow down, stop all wireless telephone communications and yield the right of way.

33. What is the only effective way to remove alcohol from the body? ■ a. Strong coffee. ■ b. Time. ■ c. Cold shower.

■ b. Time.

6. How should a driver proceed if within an intersection waiting to make a left turn and the traffic signal light turns red? ■ a. Wait in the intersection until the light turns green. ■ b. Yield to oncoming traffic and complete the turn. ■ c. Make sure it is clear, then back up from the intersection.

■ b. Yield to oncoming traffic and complete the turn.

60. Within how many feet is a driver required to dim the highbeams before meeting another vehicle? ■ a. 250 feet. ■ b. 400 feet. ■ c. 500 feet.

■ c. 500 feet.

19. Speed should be reduced below the posted speed limit for which of the following reasons: ■ a. Driver is driving in unfavorable weather conditions. ■ b. Driver is approaching and crossing an intersection. ■ c. Both of the above.

■ c. Both of the above.

14. For what distance should a continuous turn signal be given when making a left or right turn in a business or residential district? ■ a. Not less than 50 feet before turning. ■ b. Not less than 75 feet before turning. ■ c. Not less than 100 feet before turning

■ c. Not less than 100 feet before turning