ILLINOIS RULES OF THE ROAD

If you are under 17 and you drive after nighttime driving restriction hours, you must have a parent, legal guardian or someone 18 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.

False

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

False

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

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

When a right turn against a red signal light is allowed, the proper way to make the turn is to:

Stop, give the 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.

Drivers are NOT permitted to wear headsets or have a television receiver visible from the driver's seat.

True

If you are convicted of passing a school bus that is receiving or discharging passengers, you may lose your driver's license for at least 3 months.

True

When headlights are required, bright lights 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 right lane until you can see the vehicle that you just passed in your rear view mirror.

True

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

Turn the front wheels in the direction of the skid.

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

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

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

In order to reinstate full driving privileges after a DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE (DUI) revocation, a person must A. Carry high-risk auto insurance for three years. B. Be approved for reinstatement by the Secretary of State's of Administrative. C. Wait a minimum of one year. D. All of the above

All of the above

When a school bus is stopped on a two-lane of four-lane highway and its red warning lights are flashing and its stop signal arm is extended, you must: A. Stop before meeting or overtaking a school bus loading or unloading passengers on a two-lane highway. B. You do not always need to stop when meeting a stopped school bus on a roadway with four or more lanes if at least 2 lanes of traffic travel in the opposite direction. C. You do not need to stop if you are traveling on a four-lane highway in the opposite direction of a school bus, but you should drive cautiously. D. All of the above

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: A. Will receive a driver's license suspension for 12 months on first offense. B. Will receive a driver's license suspension for 36 months for second or more refusals within a 5-year period. C. May have this used as evidence against him/her in court if charged with DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE of alcohol and/or drugs (DUI). D. All the above

All the above

Headlights are required: A. From Dusk to Dawn. B. During periods of poor visibility. C. When weather conditions require the use of windshield wipers. D. All of the above

All the above

Illinois residents must: A. Insure their vehicles for liability. B. Carry proof of insurance in the vehicle. C. Produce proof of insurance when stopped for a traffic violation, during a random check, or if you are involved in a traffic accident. D. All of the above

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): A. You take a chemical test (breath, blood or urine) and register an amount of alcohol equal to or over the legal level of intoxication (08%) B. You refuse to take a chemical test (breath, blood or urine). C. The take a chemical test and register any trace of a controlled substance or cannabis (marijuana) D. All the above

All the above

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. Street racing. C. Driving or being in actual physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs ( including prescription drugs that may impair driving ability) and/or combinations thereof. D. All of the above

All the above

Illinois 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.

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.

If you MUST drive during foggy weather, you should turn the on low-beam headlights and:

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

A flashing red traffic signal light at an intersection means:

Exactly the same thing as a stop sign.

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 of the accelerator.

When you are driving and one of your tires 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 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.

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

Not less than 100 feet before turning.

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

Most rear end collisions are caused by:

The vehicle in the back following too closely.

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

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

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

True

The driver and front-seat passengers (age 8 and above) are required to wear seat safety belts while riding in a motor vehicle on Illinois roadways.

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

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

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