Illinois DMV Rules of The Road Practice Test Hard Flashcards

Illinois DMV Rules of The Road Practice Test (Hard) Flashcards You are following another vehicle. You may be following too closely. What is a safe and lawful following distance?It is recommended that you maintain at least a three second gap at all times. This is the minimum recommended following distance. You must increase your following distance when conditions are poor.Which of the following is true about Illinois' speed limits?You must not exceed the maximum speed limit, and you must not drive any slower than the minimum speed limit.You should drive at a speed that does not impede the normal lawful flow of traffic. You are required to slow down for poor conditions.You must yield to all traffic and pedestrians which are already in the intersection, even if you have a green signal.You are making a turn on a red signal. You see a pedestrian start crossing the road ahead. What should you do?You should try to stop at a yellow signal if its safe. The signal will soon turn red. Try not to stop suddenly; always consider the vehicles behind you before braking.What does a yellow flashing traffic signal mean?The road splits into a divided highway ahead. A median or barrier will form to separate each direction of travel. Keep to the right side.Who must wear a safety belt (or child restraint) on Illinois roads?The driver and every passenger must wear a suitable safety belt or child restraint.You are turning at an intersection and you cannot see any other vehicles around. Do you still need a signal?Car A must yield to its right (picture not given).You arrive at a crossroad with a blank set of signals. What should you do at a completely non-functional traffic signal?Cars on a through road have right of way at a T-intersection. Cars turning left must yield to oncoming traffic. So, Car B has right of way, followed by Cars C and A (picture not given).You are parking against the curb facing up hill. Which way should you point your front wheels?This sign warns drivers that there is a railroad crossing ahead. Watch out for warning signs and approaching trains.Three cars arrive at a T-intersection. In what order can they proceed?You should point your wheels away from the curb when you park facing up hill. You should then roll back slightly so your front wheels touch the curb. The curb will act like a wheel chock and stop your car from rolling. Make sure you still set your parking brake and leave your car in the correct gear.Choose thedivided-highway aheadsign...You must slow down and yield to all highway workers and vehicles within a highway work zone. You are not permitted to use a cell phone while driving though a work zone. Try to leave a vacant lane around workers and yield to them when they cross or enter the road.High beams can improve your visibility when driving at night. However, you are required to dim your high beams around other motorists. When must you dim your lights?

Reduced construction zone speed limits apply always, no matter what condition is present.Choose theslow-vehiclesign...This is a STOP sign. A stop sign will be red with the word "STOP" printed in white in the center. You must stop before reaching the crosswalk, STOP line, or intersection. You must yield to pedestrians and traffic before you proceed.This driver using a hand signal to communicate with other traffic. What does this driver intend to do?No, you must stop regardless of which direction you are traveling.Which of the following is true about lawful parking?You must yield to all traffic and pedestrians when turning at a red light.You see apennant-shapedsign. What does this sign mean?You approach a school bus which has stopped on the opposite side of a four land highway. Its red signals are flashing. Do you need to stop here?Normally vehicles traveling in either direction must stop for a school bus displaying its red flashing lights or STOP arm.However, this rule does not apply on a four lane highway.Only traffic travelling in the same direction as the school bus must stop on these roads.You should be prepared to stop and yield when you approach a YIELD sign. You may not have to stop if there is no traffic ahead, but you should be prepared nonetheless.Are you allowed to turn right at a red signal sign?You must treat an intersection with a blank set of traffic signals like an all-way STOP. Stop, yield and proceed with care.Choose therailroad-crossingsign...A school sign.Can you turn left on a red traffic signal?Within 12 inches of the curb.This sign has apentagonal-shapedsign. What sort of sign is this?The car turning left must yield to pedestrians and oncoming traffic. Her Car A must yield (picture not given).You see a lane marked out by solid and broken lines. What sort of lane is this?You are allowed to turn right on a red signal. However, you must first come to a complete stop and then yield to all pedestrians and vehicles.Which of the following is true about highway work zones?You must dim your high beams whenever you are following another vehicle within 300 feet or within 500 feet of any approaching vehicle.When must you use your headlights?When you need to turn left into a driveway or alley.You see anoctagonal-shapedsign at an intersection. What will you have to do here?This driver intends to turn right.Choose thesteep descent aheadsign...You must use your headlights between sunset and sunrise.You must also use your headlights whenever you need to use your windshield wipers and when visibility is below 1000 feet.Choose theSpeed Limit 50sign...The pennant sign shape is reserved for the NO PASSING ZONE sign. This yellow sign informs drivers that they have just entered a no passing zone.When can you cross a set of unbroken yellow lines?You see an ambulance approach with its flashing lights on.What must you do?When you see an emergency vehicle approach with its flashing lights on, you should let it pass by pulling to the

side of the road.

This is a slow moving vehicle sign. This sign should be mounted on any slow moving vehicle. If you see this sign ahead, you should immediately slow down.Two cars have arrived at an intersection at around the same time. Who must yield here?What is the speed limit around Illinois' schools? You must not exceed 20 mph around Illinois' schools between 7 AM and 4 PM on school days when children are present.You must sop before entering the road from an alley, driveway, building, or private road. You must come to a complete stop before entering the sidewalk. If there is no sidewalk, then you must stop before the roadway. You must yield to all traffic and pedestrians before proceeding.What must you do at a flashing red traffic signal?This is a two-way left turn lane. Traffic moving in both direction can use this lane to turn left off the road. This lane can also be used for U-turns where permitted.What must you do at a steady yellow traffic signal?When there is only one left turn lane, always turn left into the closest lane moving in your intended direction of travel.You should not change lanes mid-turn. Here Car A has incorrectly crossed into the far lane during the turn. Car B, on the other hand has turned correctly (picture not given).Can you pass a school bis which has stopped for passengers?The driver is about to turn left.Two cars arrive at an all-way STOP at the same time. Who has the right of way?You see an emergency vehicle stopped with its flashing lights on ahead. What must you do?You must leave a vacant lane next to any emergency (or maintenance) vehicle on the side of the road displaying its flashing lights. If this is unsafe or not possible, you should slow down and proceed with care.This is a steep descent ahead. Watch out for slowly descending vehicles such as trucks. Use low ear to reduce wear on your brakes. Use low gear even if you drive an automatic.Car B has entered an intersection to turn right. Car A has a green light and wants to proceed straight though the intersection. Which of the following is true?You should slow down and proceed with caution through a yellow flashing signal.What must you do before entering a road from an ally, driveway, or private road?This driver intends to slow down or stop. Which of the following action are optional when changing lanes?When you have to stop at a railroad crossing, you should stop between 15 and 50 feet from the tracks.Choose theleft-turn signalhand sign...You cannot park within 50 feet of any railroad crossing and 30 feet of any STOP sign.You arrive at a railroad crossing with a lowered gate and flashing red signals. Where must you stop?The car on the left must yield to the right. Here Car A must yield to Car B (picture not given).You arrive at an intersection with a green signal. Can you proceed straight through?Choose thecrossroad-aheadsign...Two cars arrive at a crossword at the same time. Which of the following is true?When you change lanes you must signal, check you mirrors, and look over your shoulder. Your car has blind spots which are long enough to completely hide another car in the lane next to you. The only way of checking these