Sample Test 2

Question 1

This sign means:
1. Road construction/maintenance area.
2. Side road.
3. Railroad ahead

Answer 1

Road construction/maintenance area.

Question 2

What should you do when you see this sign?
1. Look for a train station ahead.
2. Signal before going any further.
3. Slow down and yield to trains.

Answer 2

Slow down and yield to trains.

Question 3

This sign means:
1. Reserved parking for persons with disabilities.
2. Slow-moving vehicle.
3. No U-Turn

Answer 3

Reserved parking for persons with disabilities.

Question 4

You may legally block an intersection:
1. If you entered the intersection on the green light.
2. During rush hour traffic.
3. Under no circumstances.

Answer 4

Under no circumstances.

Question 5

When a school bus is picking up or dropping off children, you must:
1. Stop, regardless of your direction of travel.
2. Stop if you are driving in the same direction.
3. Slow down and be prepared to stop.

Answer 5

Stop, regardless of your direction of travel.

Question 6

A pentagon-shaped sign is a:
1. Stop sign.
2. Regulatory sign.
3. School zone or school crossing sign

Answer 6

School zone or school crossing sign

Question 7

This road sign means:
1. No right turn.
2. Drive only in the direction of the arrow.
3. Curve ahead

Answer 7

Drive only in the direction of the arrow.

Question 8

It is permissible for anyone to wear a dual ear headset while driving.
1. True
2. False

Answer 8

False

While driving in Illinois, it is illegal to use a headset, which is defined as any device, other than a hearing aid, that allows you to hear or receive electronic communications. The use of a single-sided headset or earpiece with a wireless/cellphone device is permitted. Motorcycle, motor-driven cycle, and moped operators may use intercom helmets that permit a driver and/or passengers to speak to one another.

Question 9

An individual’s driving privileges may be suspended under which of the following conditions?
1. Three reckless driving offenses in 12 months
2. Drag or street racing
3. The individual is over the age of 21 and has been convicted of illegally transporting alcohol twice in 12 months.

Answer 9

The individual is over the age of 21 and has been convicted of illegally transporting alcohol twice in 12 months.

Question 10

Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
1. Most cold medications can make a person drowsy.
2. Over-the-counter medications cannot impair driving ability if taken in the recommended dosages.
3. Medications are safe to take at any time, if prescribed by a doctor.

Answer 10

Most cold medications can make a person drowsy.

Question 11

This sign means:
1. Trucks entering.
2. Truck exit only
3. Steep downgrade ahead

Answer 11

Steep downgrade ahead

Question 12

The center of the roadway is marked with one solid yellow line and one broken yellow line. If the broken yellow line is directly next to your traffic lane, it means:
1. You are not allowed to pass in this area.
2. You are in a passing zone and it is safe for you to pass other vehicles on the left if no oncoming traffic is present.
3. You are only allowed to make right turns in this area.

Answer 12

You are in a passing zone and it is safe for you to pass other vehicles on the left if no oncoming traffic is present.

Question 13

When approaching a disabled pedestrian using a guide dog, white cane, or other assistive device, a driver should yield the right-of-way.
1. True
2. False

Answer 13

True

Question 14

This sign is a:
1. Service sign.
2. Regulatory sign.
3. Warning Sign

Answer 14

Warning Sign

Question 15

This symbol is used for:
1. Dangerous intersections.
2. Slow-moving vehicles.
3. Yield Signs

Answer 15

Slow-moving vehicles.

Question 16

As you approach the top of a hill, you should:
1. Speed up slightly.
2. Prepare to stop, if needed.
3. Maintain a steady speed.

Answer 16

Prepare to stop, if needed.

Question 17

At a school crossing sign, you should:
1. Always stop, whether there is a stop sign or not.
2. Watch for children and be ready to stop.
3. Always sound your horn when you see children

Answer 17

Watch for children and be ready to stop.

Question 18

It is permissible to pass on a two-lane two-way roadway within 100 feet of an intersection or railroad crossing.
1. True
2. False

Answer 18

False

Question 19

Speeds should be reduced below the posted speed limit for which of the following reasons?
1. The driver is driving in unfavorable weather conditions.
2. The driver is approaching and crossing an intersection.
3. Both of the above.

Answer 19

Both of the above.

Question 20

A parent or legal guardian may request that the driver license of a minor be cancelled at any time prior to age 18.
1. True
2. False

Answer 20

True

Question 21

Work zone barriers, drums, cones, and signs are used to:
1. Make drivers angry about slow traffic.
2. Inconvenience drivers.
3. Keep traffic out of hazardous work zones.

Answer 21

Keep traffic out of hazardous work zones.

Question 22

This road sign means:
1. Pedestrian crossing.
2. School crossing.
3. Jogging trail.

Answer 22

Pedestrian crossing.

Question 23

A pedestrian starts to cross the street after the “Don’t Walk” signal begins to flash. The pedestrian is in the middle of the street when your signal light changes to green. You should:
1. Proceed if you have the right-of-way.
2. Proceed if the pedestrian is not in your lane.
3. Wait until the pedestrian crosses the street before proceeding.

Answer 23

Wait until the pedestrian crosses the street before proceeding.

Question 24

Motorcyclists are entitled to use the full width of a traffic lane. A driver should pass a motorcycle the same way a driver would pass another vehicle.
1. True
2. False

Answer 24

True

Question 25

This sign means: 1. Yield sign ahead. 2. Side road entering from left. 3. Stop sign ahead

Answer 25

Yield sign ahead.

Question 26

Which of the following statements about blind spots is true? 1. Blind spots are eliminated if you have one outside mirror. 2. Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles. 3. Blind spots can be checked by looking in your rearview mirror.

Answer 26

Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

Question 27

It is permissible to make a right turn against a red signal light after stopping and yielding to other vehicles and pedestrians. 1. True 2. False

Answer 27

True

Question 28

If a tire blows out, you should: 1. Apply the brake and hold it. 2. Hold the steering wheel tightly and use the brakes lightly. 3. Pull over quickly

Answer 28

Hold the steering wheel tightly and use the brakes lightly.

Question 29

When you see this black and yellow sign, it means: 1. The road to the right is for one-way traffic only. 2. There is a detour to the right due to road construction. 3. The road ahead changes direction at an extreme angle.

Answer 29

The road ahead changes direction at an extreme angle.

Question 30

A driver must give the right or left turn signal when changing lanes. 1. True 2. False

Answer 30

True

Question 31

When you see this sign, you should: 1. Watch for traffic merging from the right. 2. Merge right. 3. Turn left

Answer 31

Watch for traffic merging from the right.

Question 32

This sign means: 1. No U-turn. 2. No left turn. 3. No right turn

Answer 32

No right turn

Question 33

If your vehicle starts to lose traction because of water on the road, you should: 1. Drive at a constant speed to gain better traction. 2. Apply the brakes firmly to prevent your vehicle from sliding. 3. Slow down gradually and not apply the brakes.

Answer 33

Slow down gradually and not apply the brakes.

Question 34

If driving in fog, a driver should turn on the high beam headlights to increase their field of vision. 1. True 2. False

Answer 34

False

Question 35

This road sign means: 1. Drive with caution and be ready to stop. 2. You must come to a complete stop. 3. Stop, if necessary

Answer 35

You must come to a complete stop.