Driver's Ed Written State Test

T/F - Drivers under age 20 are prohibited from using their cellphone while driving except in the case of an emergency.

False

T/F - During the Initial Licensing Phase, a teen driver is allowed only two passengers under age 20 in the vehicle during the first 12 months of licensing.

False

T/F - If a driver is arrested and refuses to submit to testing, driving privileges will be suspended for three months.

False, 1 year

What does a red sign mean?

Stop, yield, do not enter, or wrong way.

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

ease your foot off the gas pedal

This sign indicates that

farm machinery may cross this road

In Illinois, it is illegal to make a left turn at a red light EXCEPT when turning

from a one-way street onto another one-way street.

All trucks 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.

What does a green sign mean?

guide, which way to go, where you are, distance to destinations

What does a blue sign mean?

guide/services - food, gas, rest area signs

You should use high-beam headlights in all of the following situations except

in fog, snow, or heavy rain.

If your rear wheels start to skid, you must turn the steering wheel

in the direction of the skid.

To prevent drowsiness in continuous driving on an interstate road, you should

keep shifting your eyes.

On multilane roads, the _________ lane is intended to be used for passing slower vehicles.

leftmost

You must maintain a constant speed when passing and reentering the lane in front of trucks or buses, since trucks and buses require

longer distances to slow down than cars.

If a car approaches you with bright headlights on, you should __________ to prevent being temporarily blinded.

look toward the right edge of the road

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

oil in the asphalt.

You may find this warning sign

on the outside of a sharp curve

When you drive in city traffic, you should try to look at least

one block ahead.

When stopped behind another vehicle on a hill, you should stay back at least

one vehicle length.

Passing another vehicle is allowed

one-way street

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

passing another vehicle, turning left., avoiding an obstruction.

A traffic signal with a flashing yellow light means that you must

proceed with caution.

A driver's left hand and arm are bent at 90 degrees and pointing downward. This driver intends to

slow down or stop.

Before reaching the crest of a hill or entering a curve, you must _________ and watch for oncoming vehicles.

slow down, move to the right side of the road,

When you see an older pedestrian crossing an intersection, you should

stop and yield the right of way to the pedestrian.

This route marker sign indicates

turn right to go north on route 47

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

3 to 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

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

70 mph

You often see this sign when

A road is closed ahead

What does this sign indicate?

A significant drop from the edge of the pavement to the shoulder

What does this sign indicate?

A speed zone is ahead; be prepared to reduce your speed to 45 mph.

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

A three-point turn

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.

If you are involved in a crash that causes damage to an unattended vehicle or other property, what should you do?

Leave your name, address, phone number, and license plate number on the vehicle or property, if you cannot find the owner, Notify the police, Stop your vehicle in an area away from traffic.

For better visibility during rain, fog, or snow, which lights should you switch on?

Low-beam headlights

The stopping distance of your vehicle depends on which of the following factors?

Perception distance, Braking distance, Reaction distance

Following too closely behind a vehicle is known as

Tailgating

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.

What does this sign indicate?

There is a winding road ahead.

T/F - 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

T/F - After making a proper 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

T/F - Drivers under age 18 must hold their instruction permit for nine consecutive months prior to obtaining their driver's license.

True

T/F - 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

T/F - Illinois driver under age 16 are required to have at least 50 hours of behind the wheel supervised driving before obtaining their driver's license

True

T/F - In order to obtain court supervision for a traffic violation, a minor must appear in court with a parent/legal guardian and attend a traffic safety school.

True

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

True

What does this sign indicate?

Two-way Left-Turn lane

What is false about pavement markings?

You are allowed to cross a double solid white line on a highway.

What does a flashing yellow arrow mean?

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

A conviction for passing a stopped school bus with its lights flashing and arm extended will result in

a license suspension., community service, a $300 fine.

When you encounter a truck traveling next to you in the same direction, keep as far as possible to the side to avoid

a sideswipe accident.

This sign indicates

bicyclists must not use this road.

When you want to change lanes, you must check for traffic

both behind and to the side of your vehicle.

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.

A sign with an orange background and black letters or symbols is a

construction zone sign.

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

continue to the next exit.

When following a truck at night, you should always

dim your headlights

When exiting your parked vehicle on the traffic side, it is recommended to open the vehicle door with your right hand to

protect the cyclists that may be riding by.

If your engine dies as you pull around a corner, you should

pull over to the right side of the road and stop

When being approached by an emergency vehicle, you must

pull your vehicle to the right side of the road.

What does a round sign mean?

railroad

What does a brown sign mean?

recreation

As you approach a curve, it is safer to

reduce your speed

What does a black or white sign mean?

regulatory

If you skid while hydroplaning, you should

release the accelerator

When any vehicle turns, its rear wheels follow a _________ than its front wheels.

shorter path

If a railroad grade crossing has no warning devices or only a crossbuck sign, you should

slow down and proceed with caution.

If you see a YIELD sign in your lane, you must

slow down and stop your vehicle if necessary.

If you approach a vehicle with a triangular reflective orange sign on its rear, you should

slow down and use caution.

On a highway with four or more lanes, slower traffic should use

the rightmost lane.

A vehicle's stopping distance is equal to

the sum of the braking distance and reaction distance

You must keep your windshield wipers in good operating condition because

they keep rain and snow off the windshield.

When two or more lanes of travel are permitted in the same direction, a broken white line is used

to separate lanes of vehicles traveling in the same direction.

To protect the cyclists that may ride close to parked cars, the drivers should _____ when exiting their vehicles on the traffic side.

use the "Dutch Reach" method

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

vehicles coming from the right.

At a stop sign, you are waiting to turn right. A vehicle approaching from the left has its turn signal on. You should

wait until the other vehicle actually starts to turn and then start your turn.

What does a diamond shaped sign mean?

warning

What does a yellow sign mean?

warning

This road sign is a

warning sign

What does a orange sign mean?

warning, construction

A driver must yield except

when roads curve to the right or left.

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

when you are more than 200 feet from an intersection.

When you see a pedestrian crossing an unmarked crosswalk where there are no traffic control signals, you should

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

At an intersection of two two-way streets, a steady lighted red arrow pointing left means

you must stop and you cannot go in the direction of the arrow.