Illinois Rules of the Road Practice Permit Test Flashcards

Illinois Rules of the Road Practice Permit Test Flashcards When approaching a railroad crossing that has no warning signals a driver should look, listen and slow down.True.When driving in fog a driver should turn on the high beam headlights to increase the field of vision.False.It is permissible to make a right turn against a red signal light after stopping and yielding to other vehicles and pedestrians.True.If a driver is arrested for DUI and refuses to submit to testing, driving privileges will be suspended for 12 months.True.When waiting at an intersection and the traffic signal light turns green, a driver should look to the left and then right before proceeding into the intersection.True.After a train clears a crossing that has flashing signals, drivers may proceed after checking for a second train on another track and the lights have stopped flashing.True.Alcohol is the single greatest factor in fatal motor vehicle crashes.True.If a vehicle starts to skid on water, the driver should quickly apply the brakes.False.Drivers are not required to yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk.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.True.Unless authorized to do so, drivers may not break into the line of a funeral procession.True.What should drivers do when approaching a construction area?Slow down, stop all wireless telephone communications and yield the right of the way.Slow vehicles should use the right hand lance except when passing or making a left turn.True.After making a complete stop and yielding to traffic or pedestrians within the intersection, it is permissible for drivers on a one-way street to turn left at a red light onto another one-way street that moves traffic to the left.True.Motorcyclists are entitled to use the full width of a traffic lane; therefore, a driver should pass a motorcycle the same way a driver would pass another vehicle.True.Cellphone use while driving is permitted as long as the driver is using a hands-free device True.

Your driving privileges will be suspended if you are convicted of illegally passing a stopped school bus.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.False.It is permissible to pass on a two-lane, two-way roadway within 100 feet of an intersection or railroad crossing.False.When a motorist is turning right and a bicyclist is approaching on the right, let the bicyclist go through the intersection first before making a right turn.True.When on a two-lane roadway, drivers must stop their vehicles when approaching a stopped school bus with its red warning lights flashing and its stop signal arm extended.True.When following a vehicle at night it is important to dim your high beams.True.What is the only effective way to remove alcohol from the body?Time.Most rear end collisions are caused by the vehicle in back following too closely.True.What should a driver do when approaching a traffic control signal that is not in operation?Come to a full stop and yield the right of way before entering the intersection.When must a driver slow down for a school zone? On school days between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. when children are present and signs are posted.The three second rule helps the driver determine a safe following distance.True.When parked, drivers may open car doors on the side on which traffic is moving only when it can be done safely and without interfering with traffic.True.Drivers may pass on a two-lane roadway marked with a single solid yellow line on their side of the center line.False.A parent or legal guardian may request that the driver's license of a minor be canceled at any time prior to age 18.True.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.False.If arrested with a blood-alcohol concentration of .08 percent or more, an individual's driving privileges will be suspended for at least six months.True.It is illegal for persons under age 21 to drive with any trace of alcohol or drugs in their system.True.When passing another vehicle, a driver should wait until the entire car being passed is visible in the rear view mirror before turning back into the right hand lane.True.

If the front right wheel of a vehicle runs off the pavement, a driver should ease off the accelerator, brake gently and gently steer back onto the pavement.True.Your car must have a horn that can be heard from a distance of 200 feet.True.A driver must give the right or left turn signal when changing lanes.True.Driving privileges may be revoked for giving false information to the Secretary of State.True.If a traffic light shows both a red light and a green arrow, a driver may not turn in the direction of the arrow until the red light has changed.False.A driver does not need to allow as much distance when following a motorcycle as when following a car.False.A driver may pass another vehicle by driving on the shoulder of the road.False.Taillights are not required to be illuminated after dark.False.A railroad crossing sign should be treated the same as a yield sign.True.How should a driver proceed if within an intersection waiting to make a left turn and the traffic signal light turns red?Yield to oncoming traffic and complete the turn.Within how many feet is a driver required to dim the highbeams before meeting another vehicle.500 feet.It is permissible for anyone to wear a headset while driving.False.Illinois law requires children under age 8 to be secured by a restraining system or seat belt when traveling in a motor vehicle.Anywhere in the vehicle.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 a vehicle is uninsured).True.The road surface of a bridge may be dangerous in winter due to becoming icy while the rest of the roadway remains clear True.Drivers who become stranded in blizzard conditions should remain in their vehicles.True.When an authorized vehicle using its sirens and flashing lights approaches a vehicle, the driver should pull to the right-hand edge of the roadway and wait for the emergency vehicle to pass.True.If a vehicle starts to skid the driver should apply the brakes and steer in the opposite direction of the skid.False.Illinois law requires that headlights be on when atmospheric conditions require the use of windshield

wipers.True.