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You are approaching a flashing red light, you must

Come to a complete stop

You have entered the intersection on a green light and are waiting to make a left turn. While you are waiting for traffic to clear, the red light appears. You should:

Complete your turn when it is safe to do so

You are at a railroad crossing; the Crossing gates are down. You may go around if no train is coming TRUE OR FALSE?

False

You are driving on a highway at night and the car approaching you has bright lights on (high beam). It is legal to flash your bright lights on and off to signal the driver to dim the high beam lights TRUE OR FALSE?

False

You are driving, BEFORE YOU REACH THE INTERSECTION, you observe the green light charge to yellow. What do you do.

Stop before you enter the intersection

Any driver convicted for passing a school bus stopped for children shall be subject to a fine and the following penalty

Suspension of driver's license for 3 months

You may Cross a double yellow line marking ONLY UNDER THE FOLLOWING CONDITION

To make a left turn into or from any valley, private road or driveway

When passing a motorcycle you must use your turn signals and change lanes just like you would when passing a car TRUE OR FALSE?

True

When passing another vehicle, do not return to the right-hand lane until you can see the headlights of the vehicle you have passed in your rear view mirror TRUE OR FALSE?

True

When there are two or more lanes of traffic moving in the same direction, the slower driver should stay in the right-hand lane unless passing or making a left turn. The remaining lanes can then be used to ease the flow of traffic, provided traffic movement is not hindered TRUE OR FALSE?

True

When two vehicles on different roadways reach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time, the vehicle on the left should yield to the vehicle on the right TRUE OR FALSE?

True

You are approaching a railroad crossing and the red lights are flashing. You must make a complete stop and proceed only when it is safe to do so TRUE OR FALSE?

True

You are approaching a railroad crossing that has no lights or crossing gate. You should slow down when you see the round sign and proceed with caution TRUE OR FALSE?

True

You are driving and notice ahead a highway truck or maintenance vehicle with a revolving Amber light. You must proceed with caution and yield right of way if necessary TRUE OR FALSE?

True

You are permitted to make a LEFT turn on a red light after you have made a complete stop 1) if you yield to vehicles and pedestrians 2) travel on a one-way street and 3) turn left on a one-way street that moves traffic to the left TRUE OR FALSE?

True

You can never change lanes of traffic without signaling first TRUE OR FALSE?

True

Yoy are driving and notice a school sign. You are approaching a school zone, with a limit of 20 mph. Slow down on school days between the hours of 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. when children are present TRUE OR FALSE?

True

As you approach the intersection, there is a green arrow pointing the direction you wish to turn while a red light is showing. What do you do.

Turn cautiously in the direction of the arrow and be alert of pedestrians

When there are two or more lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions, what type of center line is used?

Two solid yellow lines

Can you travel across private property to avoid an offical traffic signal or traffic sign YES OR NO?

Yes

You approach an intersection and the traffic signal lights are NOT working. You must make a complete stop and then proceed when it is safe to do so YES OR NO?

Yes

The law states that turn signals in city areas must be given at least

100 ft before turning and 200 ft in residential area

You are coming up BEHIND a vehicle at night you notice the tail lights. How far away must you dim your lights

300 ft

You are driving on any highway at night and there is a car COMING TOWARD YOU. You must dim your headlights at least

500 ft before you meet the car

The drivers as well as all passengers of a vehicles are REQUIRED to wear seat belts while driving on Illinois roadways. Violators are subject to the following penalty

A fine plus court costs

When approaching a sign that reads "Merging Traffic" you must

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

When a traffic signal turns to green, you may proceed

After yielding the right of way to vehicles and pedestrians still in the intersection

The greatest factor involved In fatal motor vehicle crashes Is

Alcohol / drugs

If your front wheel slips off the edge of the road while your vehicle is in motion, always

Grip the steering wheel firmly, do not accelerate, brake gently, and turn back on the road when it is safe

In case a tire blows out while you are driving, you should

Grip the steering wheel firmly, do not brake, and reduce speed

When are you permitted to open car doors on the side which traffic is moving

It is legal only if it can be done without interfering with the movement or other traffic

When completing a RIGHT TURN into a multi-lane road, you should complete the turn in the

Lane nearest the right-hand curb

On a two -way lane roadway, you must stop for a school bus flashing it's red warning lights and extending it's stop signal arm when

Meeting the school bus from either direction, all traffic stops

Are you allowed to use the shoulder of the road to pass anyone? YES OR NO?

No

Can you use your turn signals to indicate to others that it Is alright to pass? YES OR NO?

No

When are broken white lines used on streets or highways ?

On a one-way or highway having more than one lane of traffic moving in the same direction

When are broken yellow lines used on street and highways?

On a two-way street

If a driver hears or sees an authorized emergency vehicle coming from any direction, the person must always

Pull to the right when it is safe to do so and stop until such vehicle has passed

To prevent skidding when driving on wet pavement always

Reduce speed and allow your vehicle to slow down

You are approaching a flashing yellow light you must

Slow down and proceed with caution

If you get stranded in a winter storm you should

Stay inside your car and wait

When driving on a slippery road and your vehicle starts to skid you should

Steer in the direction of the skid

A person may not text while operating a motor vehicle on a roadway unless he/she is parked on the shoulder of a roadway or stopped due to traffic and the vehicle is in park or neutral TRUE OR FALSE?

True

A single solid yellow line on your side of the center line on a two -lane pavement means no passing TRUE OR FALSE?

True

After consuming alcohol, time is the only effective way to remove alcohol from the body TRUE OR FALSE?

True

All vehicles operating on Illinois roads must be covered by a liability insurance policy TRUE OR FALSE?

True

If you drive in foggy weather, you should turn on the low-beam headlights TRUE OR FALSE?

True

In cold weather the bridges may be icy even when the roads are dry TRUE OR FALSE?

True

In the state of Illinois it is permissible to make a right turn on a red light AFTER you have made a complete stop and have yielded to vehicles and pedestrians TRUE OR FALSE?

True

Most rear end collisions are caused by "tail-gating" TRUE OR FALSE?

True

Motorcycles are entitled to the same right of way privileges as other vehicles and special attention should be given when they approach an intersection, at railroad crossings, and on bridges TRUE OR FALSE ?

True

To insure a safe driving distance, use the three second rule TRUE OR FALSE?

True

When operating windshield wipers you must have headlights on TRUE OR FALSE?

True


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