Drivers Ed Rules of the road

If you must use your wireless phone while driving, you must

A hands-free device so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.

What is the penalty for being convicted of illegally passing a stopped school bus?

A suspension of driving privileges

When approaching a sign that reads "Merging Trafffic", you must:

Adjust your speed and position to avoid a collision with other vehicles.

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

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

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

Alcohol

A school bus is stopped on a two-lane highway and its red warning lights are flashing and its stop signal arm is extended.

All of the above

In order to reinstate full driving privileges after a DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE (DUI) revocation, a person must

All of the above

Standing or parking a vehicle, whether occupied or not is prohibited

All of the above

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

All of the above

A person who REFUSES to submit to a chemical test, or tests, of his/her blood, breath or urine for the purpose of determining the level of alcohol and/or drug content

All the above

Your driver's license will be suspended if, after being arrested for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE of alcohol and/or drugs (DUI):

All the above

llinois law requires children under age 8 to be secured by a restraining system or seat belt when traveling in a motor vehicle.

Anywhere in the vehicle

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

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

When opening your driver's side door in a road with oncoming vehicle and bicycle traffic, you should

Both A and B

Motorcycles are entitled to use the full width of a traffic lane, the same as a vehicle. Therefore, when you are driving 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 would pass another vehicle.

A driver may operate a motor vehicle while impaired by the use of cannabis, whether used medically or recreationally.

False

A driver may type, send, or read a text message while operating a motor vehicle.

False

It is legal for you to pass on the shoulder of the road

False

When approaching a railroad grade crossing that does NOT have ANY warning system (such as electric flashing lights or gates), you should

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

Seat belts

Must be worn at all times.

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

Must not cross the yellow line to pass another vehicle.

If a pedestrian is crossing in the middle of the street, not at a crosswalk (jaywalking) even if it is illegal, you

Must stop for them.

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

Not less than 100 feet before turning.

When must a driver slow down for a school zone?

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

If you are under 18, an Instruction Permit allows you to:

Operate a motor vehicle when supervised by an authorized driver

When an authorized emergency vehicle that is using its siren and flashing lights approaches your vehicle, you should-

Pull over to the right-hand edge of the highway and stop, if possible

A driver moving out of an alley, private road, or driveway within an urban area must:

Stop before reaching the sidewalk and yield to pedestrians and vehicles before proceeding

Where should you place a child under 12 years old in a vehicle equipped with air bags?

The back seat

A driver has 30 minutes to report a crash after it occurs.

True

A driver may not enter a highway railroad crossing unless there is sufficient space on the other side of the crossing to accommodate the vehicle without obstructing passage of a train or other railroad equipment using the rails.

True

A driver must use their right or left turn signal when changing lanes

True

If you are under 18 and you drive after nighttime driving restriction hours, you must have a parent, legal guardian or someone 21 years of age or older with you. Your parents or legal guardian must approve of the person. If these conditions are not met, your license will not be valid during those hours

True

Legally purchased medical or recreational cannabis may only be transported in a vehicle in an odor - proof and child - resistant container.

True

Many intersection accidents occur because drivers FAIL to slow down and look carefully to the left and right before entering the intersection.

True

Motorcycles, though smaller and lighter in weight, have the same right-of-way privileges as other vehicles. Special observance should be given to motorcyclists when they approach an intersection, a railroad crossing, bridge or when bad weather occurs.

True

The Driver and front seat passenger (age 8 years and above) are required to wear seat safety belts while riding in a motor vehicle on Illinois roadways

True

Unauthorized use of a vehicle displaying a parking placard or plates for persons disabilities may result in a fine, as well as a suspension and /or revocation of the plates or placard.

True

When a person who is blind, using a white cane or other assistive device, or a guide dog enters an intersection or is crossing a street, the driver should yield the right-of-way.

True

When drivers approach any disabled vehicle using hazard lights on a four-lane highway, Illinois law requires drivers to change lanes away from the disabled vehicle if it is safe to do so.

True

When passing a bicyclist or pedestrian who is riding or walking on the road or shoulder of the roadway, you must keep a minimum of three feet between your vehicle's side mirror and the bicyclist or pedestrian

True

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

True

When turning left and there is a bicyclist entering the intersection from the opposite direction, you should wait for bicyclist to pass before making the turn.

True

With few exceptions, a person may not drive a motor vehicle (even if borrowed or rented for a short period of time) unless the operator holds a valid driver's license that is properly classified for the kind and type of vehicle.

True

You are required by law to yield the right-of-way to any authorized vehicle engaged in highway construction or maintenance that is displaying amber (yellow) oscillating, rotating or flashing lights.

True

Encountering a Funeral Procession, drivers must:

Yield the right-of-way to all vehicles in the procession

When approaching any animals that are standing near the roadway

slow down and use caution.