Chapters 3-7 Questions
Slow vehicles should use the left-hand lane except when passing or making a left turn.
False
Before drivers can regain driving privileges after losing them for failure to pay for damages caused by a crash, they must file proof of financial responsibility with the Secretary of State's office.
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.
True
Drivers must yield to pedestrians in an unmarked crosswalk.
True
Drivers under age 18 must hold their instruction permit for nine consecutive months prior to obtaining their driver's license. True False
True
Drivers who are involved in or come upon a traffic crash should stop their vehicle in a safe, well-lit public place that does not obstruct traffic, if able to do so.
True
Drivers whose license have been revoked as a result of DUI must meet several requirements, including an evaluation for alcohol and drug problems and paying a reinstatement fee, to regain their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.
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.
True
If drivers need to obtain insurance or vehicle registration information from the glove box, they should inform the police officer before doing so.
True
Unless authorized to do so, drivers may not break into the line of a funeral procession.
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.
True
When approaching a disabled pedestrian using a guide dog, white cane or other assistive device, a driver should yield the right of way.
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.
True
When following a truck at night, it is important for drivers to dim their vehicle's headlights.
True
When motorists are turning right and a bicyclist is approaching on the right, they should let the bicyclist go through the intersection first before making a right turn.
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.
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
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
Drivers convicted of a mandatory insurance violation will: a. Lose their driving privileges for three months. b. Lose their driving privileges for six months. c. Lose their driving privileges for one year.
A
What is the 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 $30 fine.
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
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 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
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
A driver may be charged with Aggravated DUI if he/she a. Is involved in a DUI crash resulting in death or personal injury. b. Commit a DUI while driving a school bus. c. Receives a DUI after a previous history of reckless homicide. d. All of the above.
D
Drivers are required to file proof of financial responsibility if: a. They receive an unsatisfied court judgment related to a crash b. Their license was suspended due to an uninsured crash. c. They have been convicted of three or more insurance violations. d. All of the above.
D
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 a better view of the vehicle and bicycle traffic approaching from behind. b. Open the vehicle door only when it does not interfere with the 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 and b.
D
. In urban areas, drivers moving out of an alley, building, private road or driveway do not need to come to a complete stop before entering the roadway if the roadway is clear of traffic.
False
A driver does not need to allow as much distance when following a motorcycle as when following a car.
False
A driver may pass another vehicle by driving on the shoulder of the road
False
A driver may proceed immediately when waiting at an intersection and the traffic signal light turns green.
False
After being pulled over by law enforcement, a driver should immediately exit the vehicle and quickly approach the officer's squad car.
False
Drivers under age 20 are prohibited from using their cellphone while driving except in the case of an emergency. True 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.
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.
False
It is permissible to pass on a two-lane, two-way roadway within 100 feet of an intersection or railroad crossing.
False
A driver has 30 minutes to report a crash after it occurs.
True
A driver must give the right- or left-turn signal when changing lanes.
True
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 False
True
After a train clears a crossing that has flashing signals, drivers may proceed after checking for a second train on another track and the lights have stopped flashing.
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
Alcohol is the single greatest factor in fatal motor vehicle crashes.
True
Illinois drivers under age 16 are required to have at least 50 hours of behind-the-wheel supervised driving before obtaining their driver's license. True False
True
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 False
True
It is illegal for persons under age 21 to drive with any trace of alcohol or drugs in their systems.
True
It is legal for anyone to talk on the phone if using a hands-free device while driving, unless under age 19.
True
It is permissible to make a right turn against a red-signal light after stopping and yielding to other vehicles and pedestrians.
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.
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
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).
True