Illinois Drivers Written Exam Flashcards

Illinois Drivers' Written Exam Flashcards A parent may request that the drivers license of a minor be cancelled at any time prior to age 18.TrueFalse True After being pulled over by law enforcement a driver should immediately exit the vehicle and quickly approach the officer's squad car.TrueFalse False Motorcyclist are entitled to use the full width of a traffic lane; therefore, a driver should pass a motorcyclist the same way a driver would pass another vehicle.TrueFalse True

True or false: Drivers may pass on a two-lane roadway

marked with single solid yellow line on their side of the center line. (ch. 10) false (solid yellow lines on 2-lane roads are "No Passing" lines) 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 vehicle is uninsured).TrueFalse True Alcohol is the single greatest factor in motor vehicle crashes.TrueFalse True

True or false: A driver must give the right or left turn signal

when changing lands. (ch. 4) true

True or false: The three-second rule helps the driver

determine a safe following distance. (ch. 11) true

A, B or C: An individual's driving privileges may be

suspended under which of the following conditions? A) Three reckless driving offenses in 12 months, B) Drag or street racing, C) Illegally transporting alcohol twice in 12 months by a person over age 21. (ch. 8) c Illinois law requires that headlights be on when atmospheric conditions require the use of windshield wipers.TrueFalse True Your car must have a horn that can be heard from a distance of 200 feet.TrueFalse True When passing another vehicle, a driver should wait until the entire car the driver just passed is visible in the rearview mirror turning back into the right hand lane.TrueFalse True In urban areas, drivers moving out of an alley, building, private road or driveway need not come to a complete stop before entering the roadway if the roadway is clear of traffic.TrueFalse False If a traffic light shows both red light and a green arrow, a driver may not turn in the direction of the arrow until the red light has changed.TrueFalse False

A, B or C: Within how many feet is a driver required to dim

the headlights before meeting another vehicle? A) 250 feet,

• 400 feet, C) 500 feet. (ch. 12)

c

True or false: When an authorized vehicle using its sirents

and flashing lights approaches a vehicle, the driver should pull to the right-hand edge of the raodway and wait for the emergency vehcle to pass. (ch. 4) 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 feetb. between 5 and 10 feetc. 10 feet a Drivers may press on a two-lane roadway marked with a single solid yellow line on their side of the center line.TrueFalse False If a driver needs to obtain insurance or vehicle registration information from the glove box, the driver should inform the police officer before doing so.TrueFalse True

True or 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. (ch. 11) false (check there is enough room for the vehicle on the otherside before advancing) When following a truck at night it is important to dim you headlights.TrueFalse True

True or false: A driver may commit one traffic law violation

during the driving portion of the driver's license exam and pass. (ch. 2) false (you will fail if you violate any traffic law or dangerous action)

True or false: Before a driver can regain driving privileges

after losing them because of an unsatisfied judgement suspension resulting from failure to pay for the damages from a crash, the driver must file proof of financial responsibility with the Secretary of State's office. (ch. 7) true

True or false: Drivers must yield to pedestrians in an

unmarked crosswalk. (ch. 4) true Driving privileges may be revoked for giving false information to the Secretary of State.TrueFalse True During the Initial Licensing Phase, a teen driver is allowed only 2 passengers under age 20 in the vehicle during the first 12 months of licensing.TrueFalse False 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 50ft before turning.b. Not less than 75ft before tuening.c. Not less than 100ft before turning.c

True or false: Your car must have a horn that can be heard

from a distance of 200 feet. (ch. 12) true

True or false: In urban areas, drivers moving out of an

alley, building, private road or driveway need not come to a

complete stop before entering the roadway if the roadway is clear of traffic. (ch. 4) false (moving out of an alley or building, drivers must stop completely)

The road surface of a bridge may be dangerous in winter because it may remain icy after the rest of the roadway is clear.TrueFalse True A driver must give the right or left turn signal when changing lanes.TrueFalse True

True or false: A driver may pass another vehicle by driving

on the shoulder of the road. (ch. 4) false (you may not pass on the shoulder)

True or false: If a vehicle starts to skid, the driver should

gently apply the brakes and steer in the opposite direction of the skid. (ch. 11) false (ease off the gas, steer into the direction of the skid until you regain traction, then straighten) When experiencing a tire blowout, the driver should apply the brakes quickly and pull off the roadway to check the tire.TrueFalse False Before a driver can regain driving privileges after losing them for failure to pay for damages caused by a crash, the driver must file proof of financial responsibility with the Secretary of State's office.TrueFalse True In order to obtain court supervision for a traffic violation, a minor must appear in court with a parent/guardian and attend a traffic safety school.TrueFalse True It is permissible to pass on a two-lane, two-way roadway within 100 feet of an intersection or railroad crossing.TrueFalse False

True or false: When approaching a railroad crossing that

has no warning signals (such as electrick flashing lights or gates), a driver should look, listen and slow down. (ch. 11) 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.TrueFalse True Within how many feet is a driver required to dim the headlights before meeting another vehiclea. 250 feetb. 400 feetc. 500 feet c If arrested with a blood-alcohol concentration of .08 percent or more, an individual's driveing privilege will be suspended for at least six months.TrueFalse True Unless authorized to do so, drivers may not break into the line of a funeral procession.TrueFalse True When approaching a disabled pedestrian using a guide dog, white cane or other assistive device, a driver should yield right-of-way.TrueFalse True A driver may pass another vehicle by driving on the shoulder of the road.TrueFalse False After a train clears a crossing that has flashing signals, driver may proceed after checking for a second train on