IL Permit Practice Test 10

All 20 questions in test 10

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1. 1. What does an Illinois pedestrian crosswalk sign tell drivers to expect?

   
   1. A section where pedestrians are prohibited
   2. A crosswalk where pedestrians may be present
   3. A sidewalk that is closed to all users
   4. A lane reserved for bicycles only
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   A crosswalk where pedestrians may be present. An Illinois pedestrian crosswalk sign tells drivers that a crosswalk is present. Because crosswalks are not always located at intersections, the driver must watch both sides of the street for pedestrians. The sign does not prohibit people from walking, reserve the lane for bicycles, or announce a closed sidewalk. A yellow flashing beacon may accompany the sign and heighten awareness, but the basic warning remains the possible presence of pedestrians. Reduce speed, scan the crossing area, and be prepared to yield or stop when a person is using the crosswalk.

2. 2. How long is the temporary paper license Illinois issues at the facility valid?

   1. 10 days
   2. One year
   3. 30 days
   4. 90 days
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   90 days. Upon payment and completion of any required testing, the Secretary of State issues a temporary, secure paper driver's license or ID card valid for 90 days while the permanent card is produced and mailed. If the permanent card has not arrived after 15 business days, check the status online or by phone. A medical report, when required, must be presented within 90 days of the physician's signature.

3. 3. On a freeway, what does a posted minimum speed sign mean?

   1. Driving slower than that minimum is illegal unless safety requires it
   2. The number is only a suggested speed for trucks
   3. The minimum applies only during daylight
   4. Drivers must exceed the number when traffic is heavy
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   Driving slower than that minimum is illegal unless safety requires it. Illinois explains that signs on freeways and controlled-access highways may show maximum and minimum speeds. Driving below a posted minimum is illegal unless doing so is necessary for safety. The number is therefore a regulatory limit, not a truck suggestion or daylight-only advice. Weather, congestion, or another hazard can justify a slower pace when safety requires it, but ordinary preference does not erase the posted minimum.

4. 4. When may a driver cross solid double yellow center lines?

   1. To pass any vehicle traveling below the speed limit
   2. To make a left turn to or from an alley, private road, driveway, or street
   3. Whenever no oncoming vehicle is visible
   4. Only to enter a construction zone
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   To make a left turn to or from an alley, private road, driveway, or street. Solid double yellow lines separate opposing traffic and generally prohibit crossing for passing. Illinois allows crossing them to make a left turn to or from an alley, private road, driveway, or street. A clear view does not turn the marking into a passing permission, and slow traffic is not an exception. Identify whether the movement is a permitted left turn before crossing the center marking.

   Study this in the handbook: Pavement markings

5. 5. From what distance must Illinois turn signals be visible?

   1. 50 feet
   2. 300 feet, front and rear
   3. 1,000 feet
   4. There is no distance requirement
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   300 feet, front and rear. Vehicles, except motorcycles, trailers and semitrailers, must have right and left turn signals on the front and rear visible from 300 feet. Vehicles manufactured in 1965 or after may not be sold or operated without safety belts, vehicles of 9,000 pounds or less need front and rear bumpers, and a suspension may not be lifted more than 3 inches from the frame.

   Study this in the handbook: Required vehicle equipment

6. 6. How often must an Illinois driver take the written exam?

   1. Every renewal
   2. Every two years
   3. Every eight years, unless the driver has no traffic convictions
   4. Only once
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   Every eight years, unless the driver has no traffic convictions. Every driver must take a written exam every eight years, except a driver who has no traffic convictions. Drivers 87 and older, and those turning 87 at renewal, must also take a driving exam. The driving exam vehicle must be properly licensed and carry the required equipment, and the test includes backing about 50 feet straight and smoothly, plus uphill and downhill parking.

   Study this in the handbook: Vision screening, written exam and driving exam

7. 7. After a crash damages an unattended vehicle in Illinois, what should the driver do first?

   1. Move the unattended vehicle before stopping
   2. Leave immediately to avoid blocking the roadway
   3. Stop in an area away from traffic
   4. Wait for the owner without securing the scene
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   Stop in an area away from traffic. For a crash involving damage to an unattended vehicle or other property, Illinois directs the driver to stop in an area away from traffic. The driver must then leave identifying information if the owner cannot be found, notify police, and complete required crash reports. Leaving immediately skips the first safety step, while moving someone else’s vehicle is not the stated duty. The memory cue is safety before paperwork: get out of the traffic path, then exchange information and report the damage.

   Study this in the handbook: Crashes, reports and insurance

8. 8. What is the default Illinois speed limit for highways with four lanes, unless a different limit is posted?

   1. 55 mph
   2. 70 mph
   3. 30 mph
   4. 65 mph
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   65 mph. Illinois’s general speed table assigns 65 mph to highways with four lanes unless another limit is posted. The 70 mph figure belongs to interstates and tollways, while 55 mph covers other highways and rural areas. Thirty mph is the city or town figure. Road classification matters more than a driver’s personal estimate of what feels comfortable. Read the sign first, then use the table only when no different posted limit controls that stretch.

   Study this in the handbook: Speed limits, school zones and work zones

9. 9. Under what conditions does Illinois say the three-second rule also applies to vehicle speed?

   1. Only on a wet road during heavy rain
   2. Only on an icy road during winter weather
   3. On a good road and during good weather conditions
   4. Only in a work zone with reduced speed limits
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   On a good road and during good weather conditions. Illinois says the three-second rule also applies to vehicle speed when the road is good and the weather is good. That condition describes the baseline setting for the rule, not heavy rain, ice, or a work zone. Separately, the rule helps a driver judge following distance by counting after the vehicle ahead passes a fixed object. Poor road or weather conditions require an even larger gap, so the wet-road choice reverses the manual’s condition. Use the road surface and weather first, then extend the interval whenever either one reduces traction or visibility.

   Study this in the handbook: Following distance, night driving and weather

10. 10. What do solid yellow no-passing lines indicate on an Illinois road?

    1. Traffic moves only in the same direction
    2. Passing is not allowed in that zone
    3. Parking is allowed on either side
    4. A lane is reserved for bicycles
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    Passing is not allowed in that zone. Solid yellow no-passing lines mark zones where passing is not allowed on roads carrying traffic in opposite directions. They do not indicate same-direction lanes, parking permission, or a bicycle facility. Illinois describes limited circumstances in which a solid line may be crossed, such as finishing a pass already begun before the zone or turning left into or from an alley, private road, or driveway. For an ordinary passing decision, see solid yellow and treat the area as no passing.

    Study this in the handbook: Pavement markings

11. 11. How should you pass a large truck on an Illinois highway?

    1. Slowly, staying beside the cab so the driver sees you
    2. With high beams on so the driver notices you
    3. Only on the right side
    4. As quickly as possible, without lingering alongside the truck
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    As quickly as possible, without lingering alongside the truck. The sides of a large truck hold big blind spots, the No Zones, where a car can disappear from the driver's mirrors. Illinois says a pass should be completed as quickly as possible so the car does not stay alongside the truck. At night a driver may blink the headlights to let the trucker know, and the truck driver may help by moving to the far side of the lane. Keep headlights dimmed when following, because bright lights reflect off the large mirrors.

12. 12. When may an Illinois driver drive between vehicles in an organized funeral procession?

    1. Whenever there is a gap of two car lengths
    2. When the procession is moving below the speed limit
    3. Only when directed by a law enforcement officer
    4. As soon as the hearse has passed
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    Only when directed by a law enforcement officer. Motorists must yield the right of way to every vehicle in an organized funeral procession, which usually runs with headlights and hazard lights on. Illinois says drivers should not cut between vehicles in the procession unless a law enforcement officer directs them to. Drivers also may not join a procession to gain the right of way, and local municipalities may impound a vehicle that interferes with a procession through reckless driving.

    Study this in the handbook: Speed limits, school zones and work zones

13. 13. What does the shape of the arrow on an Illinois turn or curve warning sign tell a driver?

    
    1. What to expect from the roadway ahead
    2. Whether the next intersection has a traffic signal
    3. The exact legal speed limit for every vehicle
    4. Which shoulder may be used as a travel lane
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    What to expect from the roadway ahead. On Illinois turn and curve warnings, the arrow shape communicates what the driver should expect from the roadway ahead. A small plaque may also show the maximum safe speed for the curve or turn, but the arrow itself is not a posted legal speed limit. It does not announce a traffic signal or authorize shoulder travel. Read the arrow before entering the bend, reduce speed early, and keep the vehicle in its lane while watching for the next change in direction. The warning describes roadway geometry, so it calls for preparation rather than a required intersection movement.

14. 14. What minimum revocation follows an Illinois driver's first DUI conviction while under age 21?

    1. A three-month alcohol-trace suspension
    2. Two years
    3. A six-month chemical-test suspension
    4. A one-year refusal suspension
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    Two years. A driver under age 21 who is convicted of DUI faces revocation of driving privileges for at least two years when it is a first conviction. Revocation is the specific consequence in this rule, not the suspension wording used for other triggers. Three months applies when an underage driver has any trace of alcohol while operating a vehicle. Six months follows a qualifying chemical test, while one year follows refusal to submit to chemical testing. Keep the driver’s age, conviction status, and first-offense condition together when distinguishing these consequences.

    Study this in the handbook: Drivers under 21 and alcohol

15. 15. What happens to Illinois driving privileges after a driver refuses chemical testing?

    1. They are suspended for 45 days only
    2. They are suspended for half a year
    3. They are suspended for 12 months
    4. They remain unaffected unless a later test is positive
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    They are suspended for 12 months. Under Illinois implied-consent enforcement, refusing chemical testing results in a one-year suspension of driving privileges for the ordinary refusal described in the manual. Six months is tied to a qualifying chemical-test result, not the refusal itself. The 45-day period refers to a temporary receipt that may allow driving after arrest while the suspension process begins, not the suspension length. Refusal therefore has its own serious consequence even when no test result is available.

    Study this in the handbook: DUI, implied consent and summary suspension

16. 16. If the brake pedal suddenly sinks to the floor, what should the driver do first?

    1. Pump the pedal to build pressure
    2. Shift immediately into reverse
    3. Turn off the ignition while moving
    4. Steer toward oncoming traffic
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    Pump the pedal to build pressure. A pedal that sinks to the floor signals possible brake failure. Illinois advises pumping the pedal to build pressure. If that does not work, use the emergency or parking brake, and shift to a lower gear to slow the vehicle. Turning off the ignition, shifting into reverse, and steering toward oncoming traffic are not among the steps the manual lists, and the last two place the vehicle in conflict with other traffic. Keep control of the vehicle and move toward a safe stopping place as speed decreases.

    Study this in the handbook: Crashes, reports and insurance

17. 17. What are Illinois' minimum liability insurance limits?

    1. $15,000, $30,000 and $5,000
    2. $50,000, $100,000 and $25,000
    3. $10,000 combined
    4. $25,000 per person, $50,000 per crash for injury or death, and $20,000 for property damage
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    $25,000 per person, $50,000 per crash for injury or death, and $20,000 for property damage. All vehicles operated in Illinois must carry liability insurance, with minimum limits of $25,000 for injury or death of one person, $50,000 for injury or death of more than one person, and $20,000 for damage to another person's property. Driving uninsured brings suspension and, after court supervision or repeat tickets, a required SR-22 filing by the insurer, which the company sends directly to the Secretary of State.

    Study this in the handbook: Crashes, reports and insurance

18. 18. Who may cancel an Illinois driver's license held by a 17-year-old, and for what reason?

    1. The parent or guardian who gave consent, at any time and for any reason
    2. Only a judge, after a hearing
    3. Only the Secretary of State, after a crash
    4. No one, once the license is issued
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    The parent or guardian who gave consent, at any time and for any reason. A 16 or 17 year old needs a parent or guardian's written consent to get an Illinois license, and that parent or guardian can cancel it at any time, for any reason, until the driver turns 18. No judge or hearing is needed, and a crash is not required. Privileges stay cancelled until the parent consents again or the driver turns 18, and the teen must then reapply, retake the exams, and pay the fees.

    Study this in the handbook: Teen curfews, passenger limits and phone rules

19. 19. When passing on an Illinois two-lane road, before getting within what distance of an oncoming vehicle must you return to your lane?

    1. 50 feet
    2. 100 feet
    3. 1,000 feet
    4. 200 feet
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    200 feet. Illinois requires a passing driver to be back in the lane before getting within 200 feet of an oncoming vehicle, and not to cut back until the whole passed vehicle shows in the rearview mirror. Fifty and 100 feet are too close to oncoming traffic. One thousand feet is not the rule. The driver being passed must not speed up until you finish, and flashing turn signals as a courtesy pass signal is illegal.

    Study this in the handbook: Passing, turning, roundabouts and parking

20. 20. How far from the nearest rail may you park near an Illinois railroad crossing?

    1. No closer than 50 feet
    2. No closer than 10 feet
    3. No closer than 20 feet
    4. No closer than 30 feet
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    No closer than 50 feet. Illinois prohibits parking, whether the vehicle is occupied or not, within 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing. Ten and 20 feet are too close. Thirty feet is the distance from a STOP sign, YIELD sign, or signal. Keep this parking rule separate from the stopping rule: when a train is coming, you stop between 15 and 50 feet from the crossing.

    Study this in the handbook: Passing, turning, roundabouts and parking