| Questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| A blind pedestrian crossing the road can be identified by a person with a _____ . | White Cane |
| A white line on the roadway is used to: | Separate traffic going in the same direction on multi-lane or one-way roadways |
| Are drivers under age 19 allowed cell phone usage? | No. Texting and or calling is not allowed anyone under the age of 19. Texting is illegal for anyone to use while driving in a vehicle. |
| Are there curfews for young drivers ages 16-17? | Yes; although local curfews may vary. |
| Are U-turns legal? | Yes, the exceptions are when there is a sign that prohibits the act, or if you can not see 500 feet in all directions. |
| Are you required to carry your driver's license or permit with you when you drive? | Yes. It's illegal not to have one. |
| Before passing another vehicle you should: | Give the proper turn signal early enough so others know your plans. |
| Can squares, and/or rectangles be used as either regulatory or guide signs? | Yes. They can be used as that. |
| Can you have a television or video set that can be seen by the driver of the vehicle? | No, that can be an enormous distraction to the driver. |
| Do large vehicles have blind spots? | Yes, they do, and try your best to stay out of them. |
| Do motorcycle riders have the same rights and responsibilities as other roadway users? | Yes. It is especially important to pay attention to motorcyclists, because of their size and vulnerability in a potential crash. |
| Do pedestrians always have the right of way? | No they do not. Unless it is a marked/unmarked crosswalk, the pedestrians do not have the right of way. You still need to be cautious of them, though. |
| Do your parents have access to your driving record? (If you are under 18) | Yes. The Secretary of State gives your parents a PIN to access you driving record. |
| How does a bicyclist signal a right turn? | By extending the left arm out and up, or the right arm strait out. |
| How long must your driving permit be held, in order to obtain you license? | 9 months, provided that you are 16 (or older) by the time that those 9 months are up. |
| How many driving convictions may you obtain during the time you hold your driving permit? | The answer is none. |
| How many feet before the turn must you begin to signal? | Business or residential areas: 100 feet before the turn. Other areas: it must be 200 feet before the turn. |
| How many hours of nighttime driving must you have in order to receive your permit? | 10 hours. (at least) |
| How many inches of space is desirable between the driver and the air bag? | 10 - 12 inches. Espcially for short, elderly, or pregnant drivers. |
| How many minutes do you have to report a crash after it occurs? | 30 minutes. |
| How many people (under age twenty) that are not a sibling, stepsibling, child, or stepchild of the driver are allowed in the vehicle? | Just one. |
| How many seconds of distance should you allow between you and the motor cycle rider? | 3 to 4 seconds of driving distance. |
| How many siblings, stepsiblings, children, or stepchildren of the driver are allowed in the vehicle? | One in the passenger seat and as many as there are seatbelts in the rear. |
| How much blood-alcohol concentration is allowed? | .08 or under... anymore is illegal. It is also illegal (even if the BAC is .08 and under) if the driver is under the legal drinking age. (21) |
| How often must your driver's license be renewed if you are 87 years or older? | Anually. 81-86 year olds must renew bianually, and everyone else must renew their driving license every four years. |
| I know most people know this: but what, on a traffic signal, does green mean? | GO. |
| If an approaching driver does not dim their lights, you should: | Flash your lights to high beam for a second, then back to low beam |
| If two vehicles stop at on different roadways each reach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time, who has the rightofway? | The vehicle on the right. See: right - of - way. |
| If you are under 18, are you allowed to drive for hire any vehicle transporting property? | No. You must be 18 or older. |
| If your rear wheels are skidding left you should steer ____ to get out of the skid. | Left |
| If your vehicle begins to hydroplane you should: | Slowly take your foot off the gas pedal to allow your vehicle to slow down. |
| Is Drag or Street Racing legal? | No, that is illegal racing. |
| Is hitchhiking legal or illegal? | It is illegal. |
| Is it illegal for anyone to drink alcoholic beverages in a vehicle? | Yes. No one my drink any alcoholic beverage at all; not even the passengers. |
| Is it lawful to pass another driver on the shoulder? | No. You must pass on another lane. |
| Is it legal (in a two lane roadway) to drive on the left side of the road? | Actually, the answer is no. There are some exceptions (example: passing another car, when the roadway is oneway, when approaching a stationary vehicle). |
| Is it legal for a person under the age of 21 to accept a gift of alcohol from another person? | No, it is illegal. |
| Is it legal to back up on an expressway? | No, you may only drive forwards. |
| Is it legal to drive on a sidewalk? | No, only when it is part of a driveway. |
| Is it legal to drive over fire hoses? | No, unless you are given permission by the fire official in command. |
| Is it legal to drive without mandatory insurance? | No, it is illegal, and may result in suspension of your license. |
| Is it legal to pass a stopped school bus which has ceased to move in order to load or discharge passengers? | No. You must stop until the bus continues to move. |
| Is it legal to pass another vehicle in a construction zone? | No. All construction zones in Illinois are no passing zones. |
| Is it legal to remove a wrecked or damaged car from the roadway? | No, you may only proceed with this if you also remove all other glass and debris. |
| Is it legal to wear a headset while driving? | No. |
| Is it legal to weave from lane to lane? | No. It is unlawful. |
| Is it okay to share a lane with a motorcycle rider? | No, they need to use the same amount of space as you do. |
| Is it the responsibility for the driver to make sure that all of his/her passengers are secured wih saftey belts? | Yes - anyone found guilty of disobeying this law is subject to a fine and court costs. |
| Is it true that you have to be 18 in order to obtain an Illinois Driver's License? | Yes. But, the following exceptions apply: if you are age 16 or 17, you may receive your license if you have completed a state-approved driver education course, complete 50 hours of practice driving, and pass the three parts of the driver's license exam. |
| Is yelling a form of aggressive driving? | Yes, so is speeding, tailgating, improper hand or facial gestures, exc. |
| May you interfere with a funeral procession? | No you may not. Only when a passing lane has been specifically provided. |
| Must drivers age 16-17 have their parent's writtent consent in order to obtain a driver's license? | Yes. Once 18 it is no longer needed. |
| Must you apply for a new driver's license after you legally change your name? | Yes. You must apply within 30 days of legally changing your name. |
| Must you wear your safety belt while taking the driving exam? | Yes. You must always wear your safety belt. It's the law. |
| Should you drive defensively? | Yes, always be prepared to react to another driver. Never assume the other driver knows what you are doing. |
| Should you drive through a flooded area? | No, if you do, you can lose control of your vehicle. |
| Should you proceed immediately when waiting at an intersection and the traffic signal turns green? | No, you need to proceed with caution - people may still be driving pass. First check left, then right, before proceeding across. |
| Should you use cruise control in foggy weather? | No, that is not a safe condition to use it in. |
| The area of blind spots around the front, back, and sides of trucks and buses where crashes are more likely to occur is called the: | No-Zone |
| The first effect of alcohol is on your | Judgement making ability |
| True or False" A skilled motorcyclist will constantly change positions within a lane. | 1 |
| True or False: A parent or legal guardian may request that the driver's license of a minor (under age 18) be cancelled at any time prior to age 18. | True. |
| True or False: Bicyclists must obey the same traffic laws and signs as a vehicle drivers do. | 1 |
| True or False: It is legal to share a lane with a motorcycle when it is safe to do so. | |
| True or False: It is legal to travel in a median with double yellow stripes on a two-way left turn lane. | False. |
| True or False: The single most important rule in any emergency is do not panic. | 1 |
| True or False: The technique for recovering from a skid on snow and ice is the same for both frount and rear-wheeled drive vehicles. | 1 |
| True or False: You are required to signal anytime you pull away from the curb. | 1 |
| True or False: You may not enter an intersection if traffic is backed up on the other side and you cannot get through without blocking traffic. | 1 |
| Two drivers enter an intersection from opposite directions at the same time, one going straight, the other turning left. Who must yield the right-of-way? | The driver turning left |
| What are hazard signals used for? | To indicate a disabled or parked vehicle. |
| What are the two ways of turn signaling? | 1) Electrical turn signals. 2) Hand and arm signals. |
| What direction does traffic travel in rotaries and roundabouts? | Counter-clockwise. |
| What do signs that have a red circle with a slash from left to right mean? | They mean no, not allowed. |
| What do you do at an intersection if there is no stopline? | You stop behind the crosswalk, so that pedestrians may still cross. If there is no crosswalk or stopline, stop where all approaching traffic can be seen. |
| What does a diamond shaped sign (that can be yellow, yellow-green, or orange with black wordings or symbols) mean? | This sign means WARNING. |
| What does a five sided sign that's shaped like an old schoolhouse (that's either yellow, or yellow-green with black symbols) mean? | This sign either means SCHOOL ZONE or SCHOOL CROSSING. |
| What does a round yellow sign mean that has a black "X" across it's middle mean? | This sign means RAILROAD CROSSING. |
| What does a three sided triangular sign (all even points, not like a no-passing zone sign) mean? | This sign means YIELD. |
| What does a three-sided sign that's shapped like a pennant and is yellow with black wording mean? | This sign indicates a NO-PASSING ZONE. |
| What does an eight-sided red sign mean? | This sign means STOP. |
| What does BLACK and WHITE mean? | These are regulatory signs, and must be obeyed. |
| What does BLUE mean? | This color is used for guide signs. These signs tell you about services along the way. |
| What does BROWN mean? | This color is used for parks and recreation signs. |
| What does GREEN mean? | This color is used for guide signs. They tell you where you are, which way to go and the distance. |
| What does it mean when you see amber lights flashing near the top of a school bus? | The bus is stopping to load or unload children. You should get ready to stop. |
| What does ORANGE mean? | This color is used for warning signs. These signs alert you to possible dangers ahead due to construction and maintenance projects. |
| What does PINK mean? | This color is used for traffic incident signing. (Not seen too often in Illinois...) |
| What does RED mean? | Stop, yield, do not enter or wrong way. |
| What does the basic exam require of you? | It requires that you: 1) Identify traffic signs by shape, color, or symbol. 2) Identify signs and pavement markings. 3) Answer multiple choice questions and true/false questions about traffic laws, safety rules, crash prevention and vehicle equipment. |
| What does YELLOW mean? | This color is used for warning signs. They tell of road conditions, and dangers ahead. |
| What does YELLOW-GREEN mean? | This color is used for warning signs. These signs alert you to pedestrian crossings and school zones. |
| What is suspension? | A temporary loss of driving privileges. |
| What is the appropriate speed at a school crossing zone? | 20 miles per hour. Even if the actual speed limit is higher, you must slow to 20 mph. |
| What is the best strategy to follow when approaching a large vehicle that is backing up into a loading area? | Wait until the vehicle has completed its backing maneuver before passing. |
| What is the first thing you should do when you are involved in or come upon a traffic crash? | Call 911. |
| What is the main reason night driving is more difficult than daytime driving? | The distances you can see ahead or to the side is reduced. |
| What is the only effective way to remove the effects of alcohol? | Time. Food, coffee, and showers do not speed up the elimination of alcohol from your body. |
| What is the recommended age for a child to begin sitting in the passenger seat? | 12. But, there may be some weight, and/or height restrictions even if the child is that certain age. |
| What is the single greatest factor in fatal motor vehicle crashes? | Alcohol. |
| What is the three second rule? | That you should assume a speed of at least three seconds behind the vehicle in front of you. |
| What should you do if one of your tires blows out? | Ease your foot off the gas pedal. |
| What should you do if you are involved in a unattended vehicle crash? | 1) Stop your vehicle in an area that is away from traffic. 2) Leave contact information: name, address, phone #, and license plate # on the vehicle. 3) Notify the police. 4) Complete all required crash reports. |
| What should you do if your vehicle begins to skid? | Steer into the direction of the skid until you feel that you have regained traction and then straighten your vehicle. |
| What should you do when approaching an intersection? | Slow down. You don't know what awaits you up ahead! |
| What should you do when it comes to marked slow-moving vehicles? | You should keep a safe distance behind them until it is time to pass, be certain the driver knows of your intentions to pass before you begin. |
| What should you do when passing a bicyclist? | Move as far as possible tot he left side of your lane |
| What should you think when you see an aggressive driver? | Remember to never underestimate him/her. |
| What would be an okay time to speed on a roadway? | The answer is never. The most you should ever be going is the maximum speed limit; and then only when conditions are ideal. |
| What, on a traffic signal, deoes yellow mean? | That the traffic signal is changing from green to red. |
| What, on a traffic signal, does red mean? | To stop at the marked line. |
| When a vehicle's tires ride on the water lying on top of the road pavement, it is called: | Hydroplaning |
| When at a railroad crossing, when should you look both ways before proceeding across? | Always, even if they do have controlled railroad crossings, it is very important to check in both directions. |
| When following a truck at night, what should you do with your headlights? | You should dim them. They can blind the driver when the lights reflect off of the large side mirrors. |
| When may you pass a vehicle which has stopped at a crosswalk to allow a pedestrian to cross? | Never |
| When parking by a downhill curb, should you turn your wheels towards or away from the curb? | Turn your wheels towards the curb. |
| When parking by an uphill curb, should you turn your wheels towards or away from the curb? | Turn your wheels away from the curb. |
| When waiting anywhere to turn left, should your wheels be straight forward, or curved left? | They should be straight forward until you actually start to turn. That way if you get hit from behind, you are not hit into oncoming traffic. |
| Which of the following is TRUE about the speed you drive? | The safest speed depends on road conditions such as weather and visibility |
| While turning to the right, should you stay close to the curb, or further away from it? | You should stay as close to the curb as possible. |
| Who has the right of way? The vehicle or the pedestrian? | The pedestrian. Only at marked/unmarked crosswalks, though. |
| Will lack of sleep or fatigue affect your driving? | Yes, you need to make sure you are fully awake while driving. |