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If you skid while hydroplaning, you should brake hard. speed up. release the accelerator. switch off the engine.

release the accelerator. Hydroplaning tends to occur at speeds over 35 mph. When driving in rain, avoid hydroplaning by slowing down. If you skid while hydroplaning, try to regain control of the vehicle by steering into the skid. Otherwise, release the accelerator and ride out the skid.

If your parked car rolls away and hits another unattended vehicle, you should remove your car and park in a safer place. report the incident to the city police. get the other vehicle repaired. remove your car and go on your way.

report the incident to the city police. If your vehicle hits a parked vehicle or other property, leave a note with your name, phone number, and address and securely attach it to the vehicle or property you hit. Notify the police and submit all required accident reports.

16-year old drivers must hold a valid instruction permit for _________ before applying for a standard driver's license. 9 months 6 months 1 year 30 days

9 months A 16-year-old driver is eligible for a standard driver's license after holding an instruction permit for 9 months.

It is illegal to drive if your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 0.04% or more. 0.06% or more. 0.08% or more. between 0.06% and 0.08%.

0.08% or more. It is illegal to drive if your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 0.08% or more. However, you can be convicted of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) if your BAC is less than 0.08% and your driving ability is impaired.

The supervising passenger of a driver who holds an instruction permit must meet which of the following requirements? Licensed to drive the vehicle 21 years of age or older At least one year of driving experience All of the above

All of the above The supervising passenger for a driver who holds an instruction permit must be 21 years of age or older, have a valid driver's license for the learning driver's vehicle, and have at least one year of driving experience.

Which of the following statements about parking is FALSE? It is illegal to park on a freeway. In an emergency, it is legal to park on the shoulder of the road as far away from traffic as possible. It is legal to park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. When parking on a downhill grade, turn your wheels toward the curb.

It is legal to park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.

You drive up to an intersection and you see this sign. What should you do? Come to a complete stop, yield if necessary, and then proceed. Slow down and prepare to yield to traffic already in the intersection. Slow down and prepare to yield to pedestrians and traffic ahead. Maintain your speed since all traffic ahead must yield to you.

Slow down and prepare to yield to pedestrians and traffic ahead. When you approach a YIELD sign, you must slow down and prepare to yield to pedestrians and traffic ahead. You may need to stop too, so be ready. [Yield, Regulatory, Chapter 9: Roadway Signs, Illinois Rules of the Road]

Who has the right of way when more than one vehicle arrives at a four-way stop? The vehicle that signals first should be the first to go. The last vehicle to stop should be the first to go. The larger vehicle should be the first to go. The first vehicle to stop should be the first to go.

The first vehicle to stop should be the first to go. When more than one vehicle reaches a four-way stop, the first vehicle to stop should be the first to go. When two vehicles on different roadways arrive at a four-way stop at the same time, the vehicle on the left should yield to the vehicle on the right.

You should yield to traffic on your left already in the roundabout. True. False.

True.

Before pulling out from a parallel parking space on the right side of the road, you must check for approaching traffic and give a left-turn signal. check for approaching traffic but not give any turn signal. turn on your emergency flashers. check for approaching traffic and give a right-turn signal.

check for approaching traffic and give a left-turn signal. Before pulling out from a parallel parking space on the right side of the road, check for approaching traffic and give a left-turn signal.

When following a truck at night, you should always

dim your headlights When following any vehicle at night, always dim your headlights. This is especially important when following a truck. Bright lights will blind the driver of the large vehicle because they reflect off the large side mirrors.

A driver must yield in all of the following situations except when the light is green and there are vehicles already in the intersection. when approaching emergency vehicles using audible and visual signals. when making a right turn on a red light after stopping. when roads curve to the right or left.

when roads curve to the right or left. Right-of-way rules tell drivers who goes first in different situations. To yield means to give the right-of-way to another driver or pedestrian. You must yield even after the light turns green when there are vehicles in the intersection. You must yield when making a right turn on a red light after stopping. You must yield when approaching emergency vehicles using audible and visual signals. There is no need to yield when a road curves to the right or left.

If you refuse to submit to chemical testing, your license will be suspended for 6 months. 10 days. 1 year. 30 days.

1 year. If you refuse to submit to chemical testing at the request of a law enforcement officer, your license will be suspended for one year.

Illinois's Graduated Driver Licensing Program (GDL) applies to drivers aged 16-21. 15-18. 16-18. 15-20.

15-20. llinois employs a Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) Program to ensure that drivers between the ages of 15 and 20 receive proper training.

At what age may an IL resident apply for an instruction permit without taking a driver education class? 16 years 16 years and 6 months 17 years and 6 months 17 years and 3 months

17 years and 3 months At the age of 17 years and 3 months, an IL resident may apply for an instruction permit without completing a driver education class.

A driver under the age of 21 who is convicted of _____ or more moving violations within two years will have his or her license suspended for at least 30 days. 4 1 3 2

2 A driver under the age of 21 who is convicted of two or more moving violations within two years will have his or her license suspended for at least 30 days.

An Illinois instruction permit is valid for _________ if the applicant is age 16 or 17. 12 months 18 months 24 months 6 months

24 months An Illinois instruction permit is valid for two years if the applicant is age 16 or 17.

If a driver who has had a prior DUI or refusal charge within the past five years refuses a chemical test, his or her license will be suspended for ____ years. 2 3 5 4

3 If a driver who has had a prior DUI or refusal charge within the past five years refuses a chemical test, his or her license will be suspended for three years.

If you are between the ages of 15 and 17, you may receive your instruction permit if you are enrolled in a driver education class or will begin a driver education class within the next ____ days. 30 40 10 20

30 If you are between the ages of 15 and 17, you may receive your instruction permit if you are enrolled in a driver education class or will begin a driver education class within the next 30 days.

After ____ DUI convictions, you will lose your license for life. 6 3 4 5

4

If a driver is convicted of a second DUI offense within ____ years, his or her license will be suspended for one year. 3 5 2 4

5 If an IL driver is convicted of a second DUI charge within five years, his or her license will be suspended for one year.

You must not make a U-turn on curves and hills unless you can see for at least _________ in all directions. 500 feet 300 feet 400 feet 200 feet

500 feet You must not make a U-turn on curves and hills unless you can see for at least 500 feet in all directions.

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 200 feet. 400 feet. 500 feet. 300 feet.

500 feet. In daytime, loads extending four feet or more to the rear of a vehicle must be marked with a red flag. At night or when visibility is poor, the load must be marked with a red light that is visible for 500 feet.

In Illinois, every child passenger under the age of ____ must be secured in an appropriate child restraint system. 10 16 12 8

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

This sign indicates a no-passing zone for bicyclists. bicyclists must not use this road. vehicles are not allowed to pass bicyclists. only bicyclists are allowed to use this road.

A red circle with a diagonal red slash means "no." The picture of the bicycle behind the slash means that bicycles are not allowed.

Which of the following methods can be used to turn around on a narrow, two-way street? A single-point turn A three-point turn A two-point turn A four-point turn

A three-point turn Never turn around on a busy street. When there is no traffic on either side and the street is too narrow for a conventional U-turn, you can turn around with a three-point turn.

Two cars arrive at an uncontrolled intersection at about the same time. Which of the following is true? Car A must yield because it is turning. Car A must yield to its right. One driver must wave the other one through. Car B must yield to its left.

Car A must yield to its right. When two cars arrive at an uncontrolled intersection at the same time, the car on the left must yield to the car on the right. Car A must yield to its right. Therefore, Car B has the right of way here. [Right of Way, Chapter 4: Traffic Laws, Illinois Rules of the Road]

What does this sign indicate? Left turns are allowed when the steady green signal is lit and there are no oncoming vehicles. Left turns are allowed when the green arrow is on. Left turns are allowed only when the steady green signal is not lit. Left turns are not allowed when the green arrow goes out.

Left turns are allowed when the steady green signal is lit and there are no oncoming vehicles.

For better visibility during rain, fog, or snow, which lights should you switch on? Low-beam headlights High-beam headlights Emergency flashers Any of the above

Low-beam headlights High beams reflect off rain, fog, and falling snow, which will make it even harder for you to see where you are going. For better visibility in these conditions, keep your vehicle's headlights on low beam.

Can you turn left on a red traffic signal? No, not in Illinois. Yes, but only from a one-way street onto another one-way street. Yes, but only onto a one-way street from any other street. Yes, unless it is prohibited by a sign.

Yes, but only from a one-way street onto another one-way street. You are allowed to turn left on a red signal from a one-way street onto another one-way street. You must come to a complete stop and then yield to all pedestrians and oncoming traffic before you make the left turn. (Note: The laws about left turns on red are different in some other states. Some states also allow left turns on red from a two-way street onto a one-way street. On the other hand, some other states prohibit left turns on red altogether. When traveling in another locale, always check the local traffic laws.) [Steady Lights, Traffic Signals, Chapter 10: Traffic Signals and Pavement Markings, Illinois Rules of the Road]

The vision test for the driver's license evaluates depth and color perception. acuity. peripheral vision. all of the above.

all of the above. The eye test evaluates 1) acuity: how clearly you see; 2) peripheral vision: how far you can see to either side while looking straight ahead; and 3) depth and color perception.

In order to avoid last-minute braking or the need to turn suddenly, you should _____ while driving in the city. look two seconds ahead on the road use the one-second rule look ten seconds ahead on the road use the three-second rule

look ten seconds ahead on the road In order to avoid last-minute braking or the need to turn suddenly, you should look well down the road - at least ten seconds ahead of your vehicle. Looking well down the road will leave you more time to react to hazards. Plus, you will be able to drive more safely, save on fuel, and steer straighter.

If a car approaches you with bright headlights on, you should __________ to prevent being temporarily blinded. look toward the left edge of the road look at the center of the road look toward the right edge of the road look at the driver of the approaching car

look toward the right edge of the road If a car approaches you with bright headlights on, do not stare at the lights. Steer by the line at the outer edge of the road to prevent being temporarily blinded.

A traffic signal with a flashing yellow light means that you must proceed with caution. stop and be prepared to obey the next signal. stop and yield to oncoming traffic. change lanes.

proceed with caution. A flashing yellow light means slow down and proceed with caution. This signal is used where caution is required.

You are allowed to pass on a two-lane, two-way roadway when passing a bicyclist or pedestrian who is at least 2 feet from your vehicle. when a vehicle has stopped at a crosswalk or intersection to allow a pedestrian to cross. in a school zone. when you are more than 200 feet from an intersection.

when you are more than 200 feet from an intersection. Passing is not allowed within 100 feet of an intersection or railroad crossing. Passing is not allowed in a school zone or when a vehicle has stopped at a crosswalk or intersection to allow a pedestrian to cross.

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 bicyclist. go straight and make a turn at the next intersection. honk your horn several times to alert the bicyclist. increase your speed and cross the intersection.

yield the right of way to the bicyclist. When you are turning left, you must yield the right of way to oncoming traffic.

If a driver under the age of 21 receives court supervision for an alcohol-related offense, his or her driver's license will be suspended for 1 month. 3 months. 2 months. 6 months.

3 months. If a driver under the age of 21 is placed under court supervision for an alcohol-related offense, his or her license will be suspended for three months.

In Illinois, the maximum speed limit on interstates, tollways, freeways, and some four-lane highways is ________ except where otherwise posted. In Illinois, the maximum speed limit on interstates, tollways, freeways, and some four-lane highways is ________ except where otherwise posted. 40 mph 35 mph 20 mph 70 mph

70 mph In Illinois, the maximum speed limit for all vehicles is 70 mph on interstates, tollways, freeways, and some four-lane highways, except where otherwise posted.

The stopping distance of your vehicle depends on which of the following factors? Reaction distance Perception distance Braking distance All of the above

All of the above Total stopping distance is the sum of your perception distance (how far your vehicle goes from when your eyes see the hazard until your brain processes it), reaction distance (how far your vehicle goes from when your brain orders your foot to take action until your foot has moved to the brake pedal and actually started to brake), and braking distance (how far the vehicle continues to travel once you apply the brake).

Which of the following right-of-way rules is FALSE? At an intersection where there are no signs or traffic signals, you must yield to vehicles coming from the left. You must obey the signals given by a law enforcement officer even if the officer's signals contradict the traffic signals. You must always yield the right of way to pedestrians who are in a marked or unmarked crosswalk. Pedestrians using a guide dog or carrying a white cane have the absolute right of way. At an uncontrolled intersection (an intersection without signs or traffic signals), you must yield to vehicles coming from the right.

At an intersection where there are no signs or traffic signals, you must yield to vehicles coming from the left. At an uncontrolled intersection (an intersection without signs or traffic signals), you must yield to vehicles coming from the right.

Do you need to use your turn signals if there are no other vehicles around? Yes, you must signal for at least 100 feet or four seconds in rural areas. Yes, you must signal for 100 feet in a business or residential area and 200 feet elsewhere. No, turn signals are optional in Illinois. No, there is no one to signal to.

Yes, you must signal for 100 feet in a business or residential area and 200 feet elsewhere. In a business or residential area, you must signal for at least 100 feet before you turn. You must signal for at least 200 feet everywhere else. You must signal even when you cannot see anyone else around. The most dangerous vehicle on the road could be the one you don't see. [Signaling, Chapter 4: Traffic Laws, Illinois Rules of the Road]

Which of the following statements about pavement markings is FALSE? You are allowed to cross double solid yellow lines to make a left turn to or from an alley. You are allowed to cross a double solid white line on a highway. Broken white lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction. Broken yellow lines separate traffic moving in opposite directions.

You are allowed to cross a double solid white line on a highway. Double solid white lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction. They are often used to separate a high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane from other lanes. Crossing a double solid white line is prohibited.

You are driving above the speed limit posted in a construction zone where no workers are present. For your first offense, the fine is at least $375. at least $1,000. at least $500. none of the above.

at least $1,000. The minimum fine for speeding in a construction zone whether or not workers are present is $375 for a first offense and $1,000 for a repeat offense.

A sign with an orange background and black letters or symbols is a guide sign. construction zone sign. service sign. regulatory sign.

construction zone sign. Construction signs are used to notify drivers of unusual or potentially dangerous conditions on or near the traveled way. All temporary signs in work zones have an orange background and black letters or symbols.

You are allowed to drive on the left side of a multilane highway when you are avoiding an obstruction. passing another vehicle. turning left. doing any of the above.

doing any of the above. Driving on the left side is legal only in some cases, such as on one-way streets and while passing. On a multilane highway, you must drive on the right half of the roadway unless you are passing, turning left, or avoiding an obstruction.

If you suddenly have no control of the steering wheel, you should shift gears. ease your foot off the brake pedal. apply the parking brake. ease your foot off the gas pedal.

ease your foot off the gas pedal. If you suddenly have no control of the steering wheel, ease your foot off the gas pedal. Turn on your emergency flashers and allow your vehicle to come to a slow stop. Brake very gently to prevent your vehicle from spinning.

If a driver behind you repeatedly flashes his or her headlights, you should switch on your high-beam headlights. get out of the way. increase your speed and move ahead. switch on your low-beam headlights.

get out of the way. Aggressive driving is the operation of a motor vehicle in a manner that endangers or is likely to endanger persons or property. If you notice a driver behind you repeatedly flashing his or her headlights, you should not retaliate or engage the other driver in any way. Get out of the driver's way and allow him or her to pass.

You should use high-beam headlights in all of the following situations except in construction areas. in fog, snow, or heavy rain. where there may be people alongside the road. on unfamiliar roads.

in fog, snow, or heavy rain. Use your high beams whenever there are no oncoming vehicles nearby. High beams allow you to see twice as far as low beams. Be sure to use high beams on unfamiliar roads, in construction areas, or where there may be people alongside the road. Use low beams in fog, snow, or heavy rain. Light from high beams reflects back from such precipitation and causes glare.

If your rear wheels start to skid, you must turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid. in the opposite direction of the skid. toward the left. toward the right.

in the direction of the skid. in the opposite direction of the skid. If your rear wheels start to skid, turn the steering wheel in the direction that the rear of the vehicle is trying to go. If your rear wheels are sliding left, steer left. If they are sliding right, steer right. Avoid braking hard, especially if your vehicle is not equipped with anti-lock brakes (ABS).

When you are driving at 20 mph on a highway, you should drive on the shoulder of the road. in the left lane. in the center lane. in the right lane.

in the right lane. Normal speeds for slow-moving vehicles may range from 5 mph to 20 mph. Slower traffic must drive in the right lane. The left lane is for passing and making left turns.

To prevent drowsiness in continuous driving on an interstate road, you should change lanes frequently. talk on a cell phone. use stimulants. keep shifting your eyes.

keep shifting your eyes. To reduce the likelihood of drowsiness in continuous driving on an interstate highway, keep your eyes moving and avoid staring in any one direction. However, if you still become drowsy, pull off the road and rest. Talking on a cell phone or changing lanes frequently while driving are dangerous.

You must maintain a constant speed when passing and reentering the lane in front of trucks or buses, since trucks and buses require less time to stop. less room to maneuver. longer distances to slow down than cars. shorter distances to slow down than cars.

longer distances to slow down than cars. Because of their size, trucks and buses always need greater distances to slow down. You must maintain a constant speed when entering a lane in front of trucks or buses. If you merge back in front of a truck or bus and then slow down suddenly, you risk being rear-ended by the larger vehicle.

If there are no reduced speed limits posted at a work zone, you should drive at more than 70 mph. drive at 45 mph. obey the usual posted speed limit. drive at less than 50 mph.

obey the usual posted speed limit. In many work zones, speed limits may be reduced and lane usage may be restricted for safety reasons. However, if reduced speed limits are not posted, obey the usual posted speed limit.

If it starts to rain on a hot day, use caution because the pavement may be slippery for the first few minutes. This is due to tires melting. oil in the vehicle. oil in the asphalt. water in the asphalt.

oil in the asphalt. Heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface, and rainwater loosens those oil deposits. This makes the roadway more slippery until more rain washes the oil off.

When you drive in city traffic, you should try to look at least two blocks ahead. one block ahead. four blocks ahead. three blocks ahead.

one block ahead. When you drive in city traffic, you should try to look at least one block ahead. In the city, 10 seconds is about one block.

Passing another vehicle is allowed

one-way street On a one-way street or a roadway with two or more clear lanes in each direction, you may pass on either the left or right (but not on the shoulder).

If your engine dies as you pull around a corner, you should try to restart the engine on the road. ease off the gas pedal. hold your steering wheel tightly and keep your vehicle straight. pull over to the right side of the road and stop.

pull over to the right side of the road and stop. If your engine dies as you pull around a corner, pull on the wheel with both hands and steer to the right side of the road. (If your car has power steering, loss of engine power will cause loss of power assist, so you will need to exert more force on the steering wheel.) Brake to a stop. (If your car has power brakes, loss of engine power will cause loss of power assist, so you will need to press the brake pedal extra hard.) Shift into park (for an automatic transmission) or neutral (for a manual transmission) and try to restart the engine.

When being approached by an emergency vehicle, you must... right or left?

right side 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 any vehicle turns, its rear wheels follow a _________ than its front wheels. slower path shorter path longer path faster path

shorter path When any vehicle turns, its rear wheels follow a shorter path than its front wheels. The longer the vehicle is, the greater the difference will be. For this reason, trucks initially swing out before making a turn.

A driver's left hand and arm are bent at 90 degrees and pointing downward. This driver intends to slow down or stop. make a left turn. make a right turn. go straight.

slow down or stop. Use hand signals if your vehicle's turn signals are not working. For a right turn, your hand and arm should be bent at 90 degrees and pointing up. For a left turn, your hand and arm should be extended straight out to the left. To slow down or stop, your hand and arm should be bent at 90 degrees and pointing down.

If you are moving through an intersection with a green light and a pedestrian starts to cross your path against a red light, you should first sound your horn to warn the pedestrian. stop your vehicle and allow the pedestrian to cross. let the pedestrian cross the intersection. confront the pedestrian.

sound your horn to warn the pedestrian. f you are moving through an intersection with a green light and a pedestrian starts to cross your path against a red light, sound your horn to warn the person. If the pedestrian still does not stop, you must stop.

On a highway with four or more lanes, slower traffic should use the center lane. the leftmost lane. the rightmost lane. none of the above.

the rightmost lane. On a highway with four or more lanes, slower traffic should always use the rightmost lane, which is closest to the shoulder.