Illinois Permit Test Flash Cards

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If a traffic light shows both a red light and a green arrow, a driver may not turn in the direction of the arrow until the red light has changed. o True o False

False

If a vehicle starts to skid on water (hydroplane), the driver should quickly apply the brakes. o True o False

False

If a vehicle starts to skid, the driver should gently apply the brakes and steer in the opposite direction of the skid. o True o False

False

If driving in fog, a driver should turn on the high-beam headlights to increase the field of vision. o True o False

False

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. o True o False

False

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

False

It is permissible for anyone to wear a headset while driving. o True o False

False

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

False

Slow vehicles should use the left-hand lane except when passing or making a left turn. o True o False

False

When experiencing a tire blowout, the driver should apply the brakes quickly and pull off the roadway to check the tire. o True o False

False

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

True

Motorcyclists are entitled to use the full width of a traffic lane; therefore, a driver should pass a motorcycle the same way a driver would pass another vehicle. o True o False

True

When a motorist is turning right and a bicyclist is approaching on the right, let the bicyclist go through the intersection first before making a right turn. o True o False

True

It is permissible for you to pass on the shoulder of the road.

false

The law does not require you to flash your right or left signals whenever you change lanes.

false

When driving along the highway and the front right wheel of your vehicle runs off the pavement, you should:

grasp the steering wheel tightly and take your foot off the accelerator.

When you are driving an one of your ires has a blowout, you should:

grip the steering wheel firmly, take your foot off the gas pedal, and let the vehicle slow down before you drive onto the shoulder.

When approaching a railroad gate crossing gate crossing that DOES NOT have any warning system (such as electric flashing lights or gate) you should:

look, listen, and slow down in case you have to stop, and proceed when safe to do so.

When a traffic light shows both a red light and a green arrow in the direction you wish to turn, you:

may proceed in the direction of the arrow with caution.

When making a left or right turn in a business or residential district, a continuous signal to turn must be given:

no less than 100 feet before turning.

When driving on a slippery road and the rear of your vehicle starts to skid, you should:

turn the front wheels in the direction of the skid.

When there are flashing signals at a railroad crossing and the train clears the crossing, how should you approach?

After you check to make sure another train is not approaching.

Which of the following is the single greatest factor in fatal motor vehicle accidents?

Alcohol

Illinois state law requires children under the age 6 to be secured by a restraining system or seatbelt when traveling in a motor vehicle if they are sitting in what part of the car?

Anywhere in the vehicle.

A flashing red traffic signal light at an intersection means:

Exactly the same as a stop sign.

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

False

A driver may pass another vehicle by driving on the shoulder of the road. o True o False

False

A driver may proceed immediately when waiting at an intersection and the traffic signal light turns green. o True o False

False

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

False

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. True False

False

If a driver is arrested and refuses to submit to testing, driving privileges will be suspended for three months. o True o False

False

A driver must give the right or left turn signal when changing lanes. o True o False

True

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 their license. o True o False

True

A merge sign means drivers should be prepared to change lanes or allow other traffic to come into their lane. o True o False

True

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

True

A railroad crossbuck sign should be treated the same as a yield sign. o True o False

True

After a train clears a crossing that has flashing signals, drivers may proceed after checking for a second train on another track. o True o False

True

Headlights must be lighted from sunset to sunrise. o True o False

True

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 FALSE

True

Alcohol is the single greatest factor in fatal motor vehicle crashes. o True o False

True

An orange sign means drivers should be alert, adjust their speed and be prepared to stop if necessary. o True o False

True

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. o True o False

True

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. o True o False

True

Drivers must yield to pedestrians in an unmarked crosswalk. o True o False

True

Drivers who become stranded in blizzard conditions should remain in their vehicles. o True o False

True

Driving privileges may be revoked for giving false information to the Secretary of State. o True o False

True

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. o True o False

True

If the front right wheel of a vehicle runs off the pavement, a driver should ease off the accelerator, brake gently and gently steer back onto the pavement. o True o False

True

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

True

It is illegal for persons under age 21 to drive with any trace of alcohol or drugs in their systems. o True o False

True

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

True

Only vehicles displaying special plates or parking placards for persons with disabilities may park in spaces reserved for them by an official PARKING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES sign. o True o False

True

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). o True o False

True

The road surface of a bridge may be dangerous in winter because it may remain icy after the rest of the roadway is clear. o True o False

True

The three-second rule helps the driver determine a safe following distance. o True o False

True

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

True

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. o True o False

True

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

True

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. o True o False

True

When approaching a stop sign that is not marked by a crosswalk, drivers should stop their vehicles before entering the intersection. o True o False

True

When following a truck at night, it is important to dim your headlights. o True o False

True

When on a two-lane roadway, drivers must stop their vehicles when approaching a stopped school bus with its red warning lights flashing and its stop signal arm extended. o True o False

True

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 FALSE

True

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

True

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

What is the penalty for being convicted of illegally passing a stopped school bus? a. Driving privileges or vehicle registration suspension and a $150 fine. b. 60-day suspension of driving privileges. c. $30 fine and 14-day suspension of driving privileges

a

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

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

In order to reinstate full driving privileges AFTER a D.U.I (Driving Under the Influence) revocation, a person must:

a) Submit to a professional assessment of alcohol and/or drug use, and attend a remedial of rehabilitation program. b)Carry high-risk auto insurance for three years. c) Be approved for reinstatement by a Secretary of State hearing officer and pay a $60 reinstatement fee. d) Wait a minimum of one year.

Your driver's license will be suspended if after being arrested (D.U.I.) of alcohol and/or drug:

a) You take chemical test (breath, blood, or urine) and register an amount equal to or over the legal level of intoxication (.08).

Your driving privileges will be revoked in the state of Illinois if you are convicted of:

a)leaving the scene of an accident in which you are involved as a driver, if the accident results in death or personal injury. b) drag racing. c) driving or being in actual physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs (including but not limited to prescription drugs) which may impair driving ability.

You are waiting at an intersection and the traffic light changes to green. You may then go ahead:

after first yielding the right-of-way to any persons or vehicles which are within the intersection.

When you come to a stop sign, you must stop your vehicle:

at the marked stop line, before entering the crosswalk, or before entering the intersection if there is no crosswalk.

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

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

b

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

An individual's driving privileges may be suspended under which of the following conditions? a. Three reckless driving offenses in 12 months b. Drag or street racing c. Illegally transporting alcohol twice in 12 months by a person over age 21

c

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

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

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

c

If you are in an intersection waiting to make a left turn and the traffic signal turns red, you should:

complete the turn when safe to do so.

Motorcycles are entitled to use he full width of a traffic lane- the same as a vehicle and want to pass a motorcycle, you should:

do not pass the motorcycle in the same lane that it is using, but change lanes and pass the way you wold pass another vehicle.

If you must driving during foggy weather, you should turn on the low beam headlights and:

drive at a speed that will allow you to stop within your field of vision.

When authorized emergency vehicle which is using its siren and flashing its light approaches your vehicle, you should:

pull over to the right-hand side of the road and stop if possible.

When a school bus is stopped on a two lane highway with its' red warning lights flashing and its' stop signal arm is extended, you should:

stop your vehicle before reaching the bus.

When a right turn is allowed on a red traffic light, the proper way to make the turn is to:

stop, give right of way to any persons or vehicles within the intersection, then cautiously make your turn.

If your vehicle starts to skid on water (hydroplane), you should:

take your foot off the accelerator and let your vehicle slow down.

Most rear end collisions are caused:

the vehicle in back following too close.

The road surface of a bridge may be dangerous in winter because:

there may be ice on bridges even when other pavements are clear.

A person my never drive a motor vehicle (even if borrowed or rented for a short period of time)unless the operator holds a valid driver's licenses that is properly classified for the kind and type of vehicle.

true

After consuming alcohol, time is the only effective way to remove alcohol from the body.

true

If you are convicted of passing a school bus that is receiving or discharging passengers, your driving privileges will be suspended for 3 months.

true

If you are stranded in a blizzard, your chances of survival are better if you stay inside your car and wait for help or until the storm passes.

true

It is unlawful dor any person to leave the roadway and travel across private property to avoid if and official traffic control device.

true

Motorcycles though smaller right-of-way privileges as other vehicles. Special observances should be given to motorcycles when they approach an intersection, railroad crossing, bridge, or when bad weather occurs.

true

The "2-Second-Rule" works like this- when the vehicle ahead of you passes a fixed object like a tree, if you begin counting "one thousand one, one thousand two", then if you reach the same tree before saying "one thousand two", you are following too closely.

true

Unless posted otherwise, it is permissible for drivers on a one-way street to turn left on a red light into another making a proper stop and yielding to traffic to the left after making a proper stop and yielding to traffic or pedestrians within the intersection.

true

When headlights are required, they should be dimmed at least 500 feet before meeting and 300 feet before overtaking another vehicle.

true

When passing another vehicle, you should not cut back into the original lane until you can see the vehicle just passed in your rear mirror.

true

When a two lane pavement in marked with a single, solid yellow line on your side of the center line:

you must not cross the yellow line to pass another vehicle.


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