Written Exam - Sample Questions

Question 1

Cellphone use while driving is permitted as
long as you are using a hands-free device.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Illinois law requires children under 8 years
old to be secured by a restraining system or
seat belt when traveling in a motor vehicle.
a. Anywhere in the vehicle.
b. In the front seat only
c. In the back seat only.
d. Never, this is not a law.

Answer 2

a. Anywhere in the vehicle

Question 3

A parent or legal guardian may request that
the driver’s license of a minor be canceled
at any time before age 18.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

When passing another vehicle, you should
wait until the entire car you are passing is
visible in the rearview mirror before turning
back into the right-hand lane.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

How should you proceed if you are within
an intersection waiting to make a left turn
and the traffic signal light turns red?
a. Wait in the intersection until the light
turns green.
b. Yield to oncoming traffic and complete
the turn.
c. Make sure it is clear, then back up
from the intersection.

Answer 5

b. Yield to oncoming traffic and complete the turn.

Question 6

After making a complete stop and yielding
to traffic or pedestrians within the intersection, it is permissible for you on a one-way
street to turn left at a red light onto another
one-way street that moves traffic to the left.T

Answer 6

True

Question 7

When on a two-lane roadway, you must stop
your vehicle if approaching a stopped school
bus with its red warning lights flashing and
stop signal arm extended.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

When an authorized vehicle using its sirens
and flashing lights approaches your vehicle,
you should pull to the right-hand edge of the
roadway and wait for the emergency vehicle to pass.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

Your driving privileges will be suspended
if you are convicted of illegally passing a
stopped school bus.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

You may pass another vehicle by driving on
the shoulder of the road.

Answer 10

False

Question 11

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

Answer 11

True

Question 12

You must give the right- or left-turn signal
when changing lanes.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

In urban areas, if you are moving out of an
alley, building, private road, or driveway,
you do not need to come to a complete stop
before entering the roadway if the roadway
is clear of traffic.

Answer 13

False

Question 14

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 50 feet before turning.
b. Not less than 75 feet before turning.
c. Not less than 100 feet before turning.

Answer 14

c. Not less than 100 feet before turning.

Question 15

When waiting at an intersection and the traffic signal light turns green, you should look
to the left and then right before proceeding
into the intersection.

Answer 15

True

Question 16

What should you do when approaching a
construction area?
a. Increase your speed to get out of the
way quickly.
b. Slow down, stop all wireless telephone communications and yield the
right of way.
c. Honk your horn several times to alert
individuals working in the area of your
presence.

Answer 16

b. Slow down, stop all wireless telephone communications and yield the right of way.

Question 17

You are not required to yield to pedestrians
in a crosswalk.

Answer 17

False

Question 18

It is permissible for anyone to wear a headset while driving.

Answer 18

False

Question 19

Speed should be reduced below the posted
speed limit for which of the following reasons:
a. You are driving in unfavorable weather conditions.
b. You are approaching and crossing an
intersection.
c. Both of the above.

Answer 19

c. Both of the above.

Question 20

Slow vehicles should use the right-hand
lane except when passing or turning left.

Answer 20

True

Question 21

When must you slow down in a school
zone?
a. When children are present and signs
are posted.
b. On weekends.
c. Only during recess.

Answer 21

a. When children are present and signs are posted.

Question 22

When parked, you may open car doors on
the side on which traffic is moving (also
known as a Dutch Reach) only when it can
be done safely and without interfering with
traffic.

Answer 22

True

Question 23

Passing on a two-lane, two-way roadway
within 100 feet of an intersection, or railroad
crossing is permissible.

Answer 23

False

Question 24

Only vehicles displaying special plates or
parking placards for persons with disabilities may park in spaces reserved by an official PARKING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES sign.

Answer 24

True

Question 25

Unless authorized, you may not break into the line of a funeral procession.

Answer 25

True

Question 26

When you are turning right and a bicyclist is approaching on the right, you must allow the bicyclist to go through the intersection first before making the turn.

Answer 26

True

Question 27

You do not need to allow as much distance when following a motorcycle as following a car.

Answer 27

False

Question 28

Motorcyclists are entitled to use the full width of a traffic lane; therefore, you should pass a motorcycle the same way as another vehicle.

Answer 28

True

Question 29

When following a vehicle at night, it is important to dim your high beams

Answer 29

True

Question 30

When approaching a disabled pedestrian using a guide dog, white cane, or another assistive device, you should yield the right of way.

Answer 30

True

Question 31

If arrested with a blood-alcohol concentration of .08% or more, your driving privileges will be suspended for at least six months.

Answer 31

True

Question 32

Alcohol is the single greatest factor in fatal motor vehicle crashes.

Answer 32

True

Question 33

What is the only effective way to remove alcohol from the body? a. Strong coffee. b. Time. c. Cold shower.

Answer 33

b. Time.

Question 34

If you are arrested for DUI and refuse to submit to testing, your driving privileges will be suspended for 12 months.

Answer 34

True

Question 35

If your license has been revoked as a result of DUI, you must meet several requirements, including an evaluation for alcohol and drug problems and paying a reinstatement fee, to regain your license.

Answer 35

True

Question 36

It is illegal for persons under 21 years old to drive with any trace of alcohol or drugs in their system.

Answer 36

True

Question 37

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).

Answer 37

True

Question 38

Before you can regain driving privileges after losing them for failure to pay for damages caused by a crash, you must file proof of financial responsibility with the Secretary of State’s office.

Answer 38

True

Question 39

If you are involved in a traffic crash, you should stop your vehicle in a safe, well-lighted public place that does not obstruct traffic, if able to do so.

Answer 39

True

Question 40

Driving privileges may be revoked for giving false information to the Secretary of State’s office.

Answer 40

True

Question 41

What should you do when approaching a traffic control signal that is not in operation? a. Come to a full stop and yield the right of way before entering the intersection. b. If the intersection is clear, you do not need to stop. c. Drive quickly through the intersection to get out of the way of other vehicles.

Answer 41

a. Come to a full stop and yield the right of way before entering the intersection.

Question 42

If a traffic light shows both a red light and a green arrow at the same time, you may not turn in the direction of the arrow until the red light has changed.

Answer 42

False

Question 43

You may pass on a two-lane roadway marked with a single solid yellow line on your side of the center line.

Answer 43

False

Question 44

A railroad crossing sign should be treated the same as a yield sign.

Answer 44

True

Question 45

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 feet. b. Between 5 and 10 feet. c. 10 feet.

Answer 45

a. Between 15 and 50 feet.

Question 46

When approaching a railroad crossing without warning signals (such as electric flashing lights or gates), you should look, listen, and slow down.

Answer 46

True

Question 47

After a train clears a crossing with flashing signals, you may proceed after checking for a second train on another track and the lights have stopped flashing.

Answer 47

True

Question 48

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.

Answer 48

False

Question 49

The road surface of a bridge may be dangerous in winter due to ice buildup while the rest of the roadway remains clear.

Answer 49

True

Question 50

When driving in fog, you should turn on the high-beam headlights to increase the field of vision.

Answer 50

False

Question 51

Most rear-end collisions are caused by the vehicle in back following too closely.

Answer 51

True

Question 52

The three-second rule helps you determine a safe following distance.

Answer 52

True

Question 53

If your vehicle starts to skid on water (hydro plane), you should quickly apply the brakes.

Answer 53

False

Question 54

If the front right wheel of your vehicle runs off the pavement, you should ease off the accelerator, allow the vehicle to slow down, and gently steer back onto the pavement.

Answer 54

True

Question 55

If you become stranded in blizzard conditions, you should remain in your vehicle.

Answer 55

True

Question 56

When experiencing a tire blowout, you should immediately apply the brakes and quickly pull off the side of the road.

Answer 56

False

Question 57

If your vehicle starts to skid, you should apply the brakes and steer in the opposite direction of the skid.

Answer 57

False

Question 58

Illinois law requires that headlights be on when weather conditions require the use of windshield wipers.

Answer 58

True

Question 59

If pulled over by law enforcement, you should immediately exit the vehicle and quickly approach the officer’s squad car.

Answer 59

False

Question 60

Within how many feet are you required to dim the highbeams before meeting another vehicle? a. 250 feet. b. 400 feet. c. 500 feet.

Answer 60

c. 500 Feet

Question 61

Taillights are not required to be illuminated after dark.

Answer 61

False

Question 62

Your vehicle must have a horn that can be heard from a distance of 200 feet.

Answer 62

True