Drivers ed: questions

when approaching a sign the reads "' Merging Traffic", you must: A) adjust your speed and position to avoid a collision with other vehicles B) stop your vehicle before proceeding C) drive to the left lane of the expressway if safe to do so

A) adjust your speed and position to avoid a collision with other vehicles

Illinois law required children under age 8 to be secured by a restraining system or seat belt when traveling in a motor vehicle A) anywhere in the vehicle B) in the front seat only C) in the back seat only D) never, this is not a law

A) anywhere in the vehicle

if a pedestrian is crossing in the middle of the street, not at a crosswalk (jaywalking) even if it is illegal, you: A) must stop for them B) do not have to stop for them C) should honk your horn at them

A) 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: A) not less than 100 feet before turning B) at least 50 feet from the intersection C) only when vehicles are coming toward you

A) not less than 100 feet before turning

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) only during recess C) on weekends

A) 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: A) operate a motor vehicle when supervised by an authorized driver B) drive a motor vehicle without supervision C) observe another driver operate a motor vehicle

A) operate a motor vehicle when supervised by an authorized driver

when approaching any animals that are standing near the roadway: A) slow down and use caution B) speed up to scare them C) swerve to avoid the animal

A) slow down and use caution

where should you place a child under 12 years old in a vehicle equipped with are bags A) the back seat B) the front seat C) in either the front or back

A) the back seat

when there are flashing signals at a railroad crossing and the train clears the crossing, how soon should you proceed?: A) just as soon as the rain clears the crossing B) after you check to make sure another train is not approaching on another track C) follow the vehicle ahead of you

B) after you check to make sure another train is not approaching on another track

when you come to a stop sign, you must stop your vehicle A) as close to the stop sign as possible B) at a marked stop line, before entering the crosswalk, or before entering the intersection if there is no crosswalk C) at a place near the intersection, providing you come to a complete stop

B) at a marked stop line, before entering the crosswalk, or before entering the intersection if there is no crosswalk

which of the following is the single greatest factor in fatal motor vehicle accidents: A) alcohol B) bad road conditions C) mechanical problems

B) bad road conditions

when opening your driver's side door in a road with oncoming vehicle and bicycle traffic, you should: A) open the vehicle door by reaching across with your right hand to get better view of vehicle and bicycle traffic approaching from behind B) open the vehicle door only when it does not interfere with vehicle and bicycle traffic approaching from behind C) open the vehicle door with your left hand and then check for oncoming vehicle and bicycle traffic D) both A &B

B) open the vehicle door only when it does not interfere with vehicle and bicycle traffic approaching from behind

a driver moving out of an alley, private road, or driveway within an urban area must: A) stop only if there are vehicles coming down the street B) stop before reaching the sidewalk and yield to pedestrians and vehicles before proceeding C) sound his/her horn and exit quickly

B) stop before reaching the sidewalk and yield to pedestrians and vehicles before proceeding

what is he penalty for being convicted of illegally passing a stopped school bus? A) a suspension of driving privileges B) a suspension of the vehicle registration C) a $300 fine

C) a $300 fine

if you must use your wireless phone while driving, you must: A) carefully use a wireless phone, but don't talk for a long time B) slow down and make the call C) a hands-free device so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel

C) a hands-free device so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel

standing or parking a vehicle, whether occupied or not is prohibited A) front of a public or private driveway B) withing 20 feet of a stop sign C) both of the above

C) both of the above

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: A) Cautiously pass the motorcycle, sharing the same lane that is is using. B) follow the motorcycle without passing it C) 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

C) 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

when approaching a railroad grade crossing that does not have any warning system ( such as electric flashing lights or gates) you should: A) increase speed and cross tracks as quickly as possible B) continue at your normal speed C) look, listen, slowdown in case you have to stop, and proceed when safe to do so

C) look, listen, slowdown in case you have to stop, and proceed when safe to do so

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). 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 of the above

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). May have this used as evidence against him/her in court if charged with DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE of alcohol and/or drugs (DUI)

seat belts: A) do not need to worn if your vehicle is equipped with air bags B) only need to be worn when driving on long trips C) must be worn all the time

C) must be worn all the time

when a two-lane pavement is marked with a single, solid yellow line on your side of the center line: A) construction work is going on ahead, slow down B) you must slow down and proceed with caution C) must not cross the yellow line to pass another vehicle

C) must not cross the yellow line to pass another vehicle

When an authorized vehicle using its sirens and flashing lights approaches your vehicle you should: A) increase your speed B) continue at the same speed C) pull over to the right-hand edge of the highway and stop, if possible

C) pull over to the right-hand edge of the highway and stop, if possible

encountering a funeral precession, driver must: A) pass any vehicle in an organized procession B) join the procession in order to secure the right-the-way C) yield the right-the-way to all vehicles in the procession

C) yield the right-the-way to all vehicles in the procession

A school bus is stopped on a two-lane highway and its red warning lights are flashing and its stop signal arm is extended A) 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 B) you must stop before meeting or overtaking a school bus loading or unloading passengers on a two-lane highway C) 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 D) all of the above

D) all of 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 of the above

D) all of 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 E) none of the above

D) all of the above

in order to reinstate full driving privileges after a DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE (DUI) revocation, a person must: A) submit to a professional assessment of alcohol and/or drug use and attend a remedial or rehabilitation program B) carry high-risk auto insurance for three years C) be approved for reinstatement by the secretary of states of administrative D) wait a minimum of one year E) all of the above

E) all of the above

(T or F) a driver may operate a motor vehicle while impaired by the use of cannabis, whether used medically or recreationally

False

(T or F) a driver may type, send, or read a text message while operating a motor vehicle

False

(T or F) 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

(T or F) a driver has 30 minutes to report a crash after it occurs

True

(T or F) 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

(T or F) a driver must use their right or left turn signal when changing lanes

True

(T or F) 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, our license will not be valid during those hours.

True

(T or F) legally purchased medical or recreational cannabis may only be transported in a vehicle in an odor- proof and child- resistant container

True

(T or F) many intersection accidents occur because drivers fail to slow down and look carefully to the left an right before entering the intersection

True

(T or F) 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 roadway

True

(T or F) when a person who is blind, using a white cane or other assistive device, or a guide dog enters an intersection r is crossing a street, the driver should yield the right-of-way

True

(T or F) 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

(T or F) 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

(T or F) when passing another vehicle, you should not cut back into the right lane until you can see the vehicle that you passed in your rear view mirror

True

(T or F) 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

(T or F) 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

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

True

(T or F)unauthorized use of a vehicle displaying a parking placard or plates for persons with disabilities may result in a fine, as well as a suspension and or revocation of the plates or placard

True

(T or F) it is legal for you to pass on the shoulder of the road

false