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Illinois Cheat Sheet

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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 yourJudgement 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.

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