Illinois Driving Permit Test Flashcards

Illinois Driving Permit Test Flashcards What is the penalty for not wearing seatbelts as required by law?fine and court costspossible death When there are flashing signals at a railroad crossing and the train clears the crossing, how soon should you proceed?After gates are up, lights not flashing, and checked for oncoming trains or railroad equipment from both directions.What must you do to get your license reinstated after a DUI revocation?undergo an alcohol/drug evaluation, complete rehab, and pay reinstatement fees What is the only way to remove the effects of alcohol from your body?time Is it legal to pass on the shoulder of the road? no What is the single greatest factor in fatal motor vehicle accidents?alcohol What safety rules should you follow if you must drive in the fog?dim headlights, watch speed, don't overdrive headlights(don't go faster than they shine) Is it legal to leave the roadway and travel across private property to avoid an official traffic conrol device?No Where must you come to a complete stop when you approach a stop sign? (3 answers)

• Behind stop line2. Crosswalk3. Before intersection

When will your driving privileges be revoked in the State of Illinois? (List at least 3) reckless drivingDUIauto theftfleeing police What does a flashing red signal light at an intersection mean?make a full stop How should you pass a motorcycle?always use your signals and look in all directions What should you do when the right front wheel of your car runs off the roadway?Take food off accelerator, hold wheel straight, slowly get back on roadway.Explain the "2-second rule".A rule of thumb by which a driver maintains a safe following distance at any speed. The rule is that a driver should ideally stay at least 2 seconds behind any vehicle that is directly in front of the driver.What must you do when approaching a school bus stopped on a two-lane pavement, its red warning lights flashing, and its stop arm extended?stop and yield to pedestrians 20 ft away When are you required to dim your headlights when meeting and overtaking another vehicle?500 FT from meeting; 300 Ft from overtaking What should you do when an emergency vehicle approaches using its siren and lights?Immediately pull to the right and allow to pass. Stop until vehicle passed and check for more emergencyvehicles.When is it legal to turn left at a red signal light?when turning from a one way street to another one way street that has traffic moving to the left What can be dangerous about a bridge surface in winter?freezes first What does it mean when a traffic light shows both a red light and a green arrow in the direction you wish to turn?you can turn

What should you do when approaching a railroad crossing, which does NOT have any warning system?slow down, and look/listen for a train stop signspeed regulation What must you do when moving out of an alley, driveway, or private road?

• Complete stop2. check pedestrians3. check traffic

When are children under age 6 required to wear a restraining system?all the time When waiting at an intersection and the traffic signal changes to green, when is it legal to proceed?After you make sure there are no pedestrians/vehicles in the intersection.When required to stop at a railroad crossing, where must you stop your car?within 15-50 ft of the gate What does the single solid yellow line on your side of the pavement mean?no passing How soon must you signal when making a turn into a business or residential district?at least 100 ft What is the penalty for refusing to take a test to determine alcohol or drug use?fines up to $500, and suspension 1 year What is the penalty for passing a school bus that is receiving or discharging passengers?drivers license/vehicle registration will be suspended for 3 months and you will pay a minimum $150 fine When should you move back into your lane after passing another vehicle?when you see headlights in the mirror What is the proper way to make a right turn against a red signal?make complete stop, yield to pedestrians, proceed when safe What is the cause of rear end collisions? following a vehicle too closely or tailgating What should you do when the rear end of your car starts to skid?take your foot off the gas/brakes, grip wheel, and turn back on road SLOWLY.prohibitedyield Which safety rules apply to bicyclists?same as motorist When can your license be suspended after being arrested for DUI of alcohol and/or drugs?On the 46th day from notice date/conviction What do you do when your car starts to skid on water (hydroplane)?slow down and release acceleration/brakes and hold the steering wheel.What should you do when driving and one of your tires has a blowout?hold wheel straight, with both hands.foot off the accelerator, no brakes.move to level place to change tire