IL Permit Practice Test 13

All 20 questions in test 13

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1. 1. Within how many days from a physician signing a Medical Report must it be presented to DMV personnel?

   1. Within 30 days
   2. Within 60 days
   3. Within 180 days
   4. Within 90 days
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   Within 90 days. The Medical Report must be presented to DMV personnel within 90 days from the date the physician signs it. Against "Within 30 days", note this: The deadline is 90 days from the physician’s signature, not 30 days. Compare "Within 60 days" next: The deadline is 90 days from the physician’s signature, not 60 days. Likewise, "Within 60 days" misses the rule: The deadline is 90 days from the physician’s signature, not 60 days.

2. 2. When lights are required, what rear identification must a slow-moving vehicle display?

   1. A white spotlight
   2. A flashing amber signal mounted as high as possible, visible for 500 feet in sunlight
   3. A red flag only
   4. No rear device is required
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   A flashing amber signal mounted as high as possible, visible for 500 feet in sunlight. When lights are required, a slow-moving vehicle must have a flashing amber signal mounted as high as possible on its rear, visible for 500 feet in sunlight. Other identifying devices may include reflectors or rotating or oscillating amber lights. Against "A white spotlight", note this: A white spotlight does not provide the required rear flashing amber signal. Compare "A red flag only" next: Red flags mark rear projecting loads, a different warning job.

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

3. 3. What may happen if a driver under 18 violates the nighttime driving restriction during the permit or initial licensing phase?

   1. Driving privileges may be suspended
   2. Only a verbal warning may be given
   3. The permit automatically becomes a full license
   4. Passenger limits double
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   Driving privileges may be suspended. A person under 18 who violates the nighttime driving restriction during the Permit or Initial Licensing Phase may have driving privileges suspended. The restricted hours are Sunday-Thursday, 10 p.m.-6 a.m., and Friday-Saturday, 11 p.m.-6 a.m.; local curfews may differ. "Only a verbal warning may be given" is a distractor here: A warning alone ignores the suspension exposure written into the rule. Another rival, "The permit automatically becomes a full license", is wrong on its own terms: The stated possible consequence is suspension, not automatic full licensing.

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

4. 4. How far behind a vehicle must its two red taillights be visible in Illinois?

   1. For 100 feet from behind
   2. For 200 feet from behind
   3. For 1,000 feet from behind
   4. For 500 feet from behind
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   For 500 feet from behind. Vehicles must have two red taillights visible for 500 feet from behind. Mopeds and motorcycles need only one taillight. Against "For 100 feet from behind", note this: One hundred feet understates the required rear visibility distance. Compare "For 200 feet from behind" next: Two hundred feet matches mirrors and horns, not taillights. Likewise, "For 200 feet from behind" misses the rule: Two hundred feet matches mirrors and horns, not taillights.

   Study this in the handbook: Required vehicle equipment

5. 5. How long may a temporary disability parking placard remain valid?

   1. As long as the certifying physician indicates, up to six months from the Secretary of State or 90 days from a local municipality
   2. For exactly two years regardless of the issuer
   3. For 30 days from any issuer
   4. Until the holder birth month in 2026 for every holder
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   As long as the certifying physician indicates, up to six months from the Secretary of State or 90 days from a local municipality. Temporary placards track recovery timelines set by the certifying physician, capped at six months when the Secretary of State issues them and ninety days when a local municipality does. Two years and thirty days ignore those issuer specific ceilings, and the 2026 birth month expiry belongs to permanent placard classes. Only the meter exempt permanent type exempts the holder from meter fees and time limits, and only at meters exceeding a 30-minute time limit, and any placard works only while the person with the disability is present entering or exiting the vehicle.

6. 6. How much of a traffic lane is a motorcyclist entitled to use in Illinois?

   1. Only the left third of the lane
   2. The entire lane, so drivers must not share the lane
   3. Half the lane beside a small car
   4. The lane only on roads without bike lanes
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   The entire lane, so drivers must not share the lane. A motorcyclist is entitled to the entire lane and needs room to maneuver safely. Traffic conditions and road surfaces determine which part of the lane the rider uses. Do not share the lane; pass a motorcycle as you would another vehicle. The option "Only the left third of the lane" should be set aside: Riders may use any portion as conditions demand.

7. 7. Who may park in a designated electric vehicle charging space in Illinois?

   1. Any vehicle for up to fifteen minutes
   2. Hybrid vehicles without plug in capability
   3. Only electric vehicles
   4. Delivery vehicles while unloading
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   Only electric vehicles. Only electric vehicles may park in designated spaces equipped with electric-vehicle charging stations. Against "Any vehicle for up to fifteen minutes", note this: The manual allows only electric vehicles in these designated spaces; it states no general 15-minute parking allowance. Compare "Hybrid vehicles without plug in capability" next: The manual reserves these designated charging spaces for electric vehicles. Finally, "Delivery vehicles while unloading" also misses the rule: The manual reserves these designated spaces for electric vehicles, not delivery vehicles generally.

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

8. 8. When may a driver enter a highway railroad crossing in Illinois?

   1. Whenever the vehicle ahead begins crossing
   2. Only when sufficient space exists on the other side for the vehicle without blocking train passage
   3. When gates rise halfway, even if traffic ahead is stopped
   4. At any speed, provided the horn sounds first
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   Only when sufficient space exists on the other side for the vehicle without blocking train passage. You may not enter a highway railroad crossing unless there is enough space on the other side for your vehicle without obstructing passage of a train or other railroad equipment. Check that space before entering, even if the vehicle ahead moves forward. Consider "Whenever the vehicle ahead begins crossing": Following blindly can strand vehicles on tracks. Its rival "When gates rise halfway, even if traffic ahead is stopped" fails for a separate reason: Rising gates never excuse a blocked far side.

   Study this in the handbook: School buses, emergency vehicles and railroad crossings

9. 9. A motorist turning left faces a bicyclist entering the intersection from the opposite direction. What should the motorist do?

   1. Turn quickly before the bicyclist arrives
   2. Wait for the bicyclist to pass before making the turn
   3. Share the left-turn lane side by side
   4. Honk so the bicyclist stops midway
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   Wait for the bicyclist to pass before making the turn. Wait for the bicyclist to pass before making the left turn. Drivers must yield to bicyclists as they would to another vehicle. If sharing a left-turn lane with a bicyclist, stay behind until the bicyclist safely completes the turn. Consider "Turn quickly before the bicyclist arrives": The driver should wait for the bicyclist to pass before turning. Its rival "Share the left-turn lane side by side" fails for a separate reason: Side by side sharing crowds the rider's lane.

10. 10. What hazard does an Illinois SLIPPERY PAVEMENT sign warn about?

    
    1. A gravel surface where racing vehicles are permitted
    2. A lane reserved for vehicles carrying snow equipment
    3. A bridge that is closed whenever the pavement is dry
    4. Wet conditions that can make the road dangerous and cause loss of control
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    Wet conditions that can make the road dangerous and cause loss of control. The SLIPPERY PAVEMENT sign warns of conditions that can cause a driver to lose control, especially when pavement is wet. Illinois notes that all roads become slippery and dangerous when wet and advises slowing down because stopping takes longer. The sign does not authorize racing, reserve a lane for snow equipment, or declare a bridge closed on dry days. Use the warning before reaching the slick area, ease off the accelerator, leave more space ahead, and make smooth steering and braking inputs while the road surface is compromised.

11. 11. How fast may you drive on an Illinois tollway when no different limit is posted?

    1. 65 mph
    2. 70 mph
    3. 55 mph
    4. 30 mph
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    70 mph. Illinois lists 70 mph for interstates and tollways unless a different limit is posted. Sixty five mph is the figure for highways with four lanes, 55 mph covers other highways and rural areas, and 30 mph is for city and town areas. Remember that the maximum is only allowed under safe conditions, so reduce your speed for weather, traffic, or work zones. Posted signs always override these default figures, and a minimum limit may also be posted on some roadways.

    Study this in the handbook: Seat belts, air bags and child seats

12. 12. Your vehicle breaks down on an Illinois high capacity roadway. What does the manual say to do?

    1. Pull to the right shoulder, stay in the vehicle with your seatbelt on, use hazard lights, and call 911
    2. Walk along the roadway to the nearest exit
    3. Stand behind the vehicle in the traffic lane
    4. Remove your seatbelt and flag down passing drivers
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    Pull to the right shoulder, stay in the vehicle with your seatbelt on, use hazard lights, and call 911. For a breakdown on a higher capacity road, the manual says to pull over to the right shoulder or a safe location as far as possible from passing traffic, remain in your vehicle with your seatbelt on, activate your hazard lights, call 911, and wait for an emergency responder. Walking along the road or flagging drivers puts you in danger.

13. 13. In what way may an Illinois driver show proof of liability insurance?

    1. Only with a paper card kept in the glove box
    2. With an insurance card, including one displayed on a cellphone or other electronic device
    3. Only by reciting the policy number to the officer
    4. Only with the original policy contract
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    With an insurance card, including one displayed on a cellphone or other electronic device. Evidence of liability coverage must be carried by the motorist or in the vehicle and shown to law enforcement upon request. Illinois insurance companies must issue insurance cards or provide a card that can be displayed on the driver's cellphone or other electronic device. A paper card is therefore not the only accepted form, and a spoken policy number does not count as evidence.

    Study this in the handbook: Crashes, reports and insurance

14. 14. On a two-lane, two-way roadway, a vehicle ahead has stopped at a crosswalk to let a pedestrian cross. What may a following driver not do?

    1. Stop behind it
    2. Turn on hazard lights while waiting
    3. Pass that stopped vehicle
    4. Yield to the pedestrian as well
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    Pass that stopped vehicle. On a two-lane, two-way roadway, passing is not allowed when a vehicle has stopped at a crosswalk or intersection to allow a pedestrian to cross. Drivers must come to a complete stop and yield when a pedestrian is in a marked crosswalk. The option "Stop behind it" should be set aside: Stopping behind the vehicle protects the pedestrian. "Turn on hazard lights while waiting" loses out as well: The prohibited maneuver in this rule is passing the vehicle stopped for a pedestrian.

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

15. 15. Which vehicles must have a front and rear bumper in Illinois?

    1. Vehicles weighing 9,000 pounds or less and all recreational vehicles
    2. Only vehicles weighing more than 9,000 pounds
    3. Only vehicles built before 1965
    4. Only commercial delivery vehicles
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    Vehicles weighing 9,000 pounds or less and all recreational vehicles. The Illinois equipment list says vehicles weighing 9,000 pounds or less and all recreational vehicles must have a front and rear bumper. The weight figure is a ceiling, so ordinary cars and light trucks are covered, and recreational vehicles are covered regardless of weight. Operating without the required bumpers can make a vehicle unlawful to drive, so check them during routine maintenance.

    Study this in the handbook: Required vehicle equipment

16. 16. What does a red X lane signal over a highway lane mean?

    1. The lane is reserved for buses and carpools only
    2. Enter the lane only while flashing your hazard lights
    3. Never drive in that lane while the red X is displayed
    4. The lane closes after the next exit ramp
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    Never drive in that lane while the red X is displayed. Overhead lane signals manage reversible lanes, and a red X closes the lane beneath it completely. Slipping in with hazard lights flashing still places a vehicle where opposing flow may soon arrive, and the symbol has nothing to do with bus priority or a closure starting at the next ramp. Treat the X like a gate drawn across the lane: stay out entirely, and shift early into a lane showing a green arrow instead of drifting toward the closed space.

    Study this in the handbook: Traffic signals and arrows

17. 17. What does the Illinois manual advise drivers to do in areas with snowmobile warning signs?

    1. Increase speed to clear the area
    2. Ignore the signs unless snow is present
    3. Use care
    4. Stop and wait for a snowmobile to cross
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    Use care. The manual says to use care when driving in areas with snowmobile warning signs. The signs mark places where snowmobiles may cross or share the roadway, so slow down and watch carefully. Speeding up does not reduce the risk, and the guidance does not call for ignoring the signs or stopping without a reason. Reduce your speed, watch both sides of the road, and be ready to stop.

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

18. 18. Why might an Illinois driver's license or ID card not be delivered by the post office?

    1. There is a forwarding order or hold on mail service for the address provided
    2. The card holder is under age 18
    3. The address is in a rural area
    4. The applicant paid the fee online
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    There is a forwarding order or hold on mail service for the address provided. The manual says driver's license and ID cards will not be delivered by the post office if there is a forwarding order or any type of hold on mail service for the address the applicant provided. Applicants should make sure mail can be delivered to the address on the application so the card is not delayed. Age, rural addresses, and online payment are not the stated reasons.

19. 19. Besides the amount consumed, what does Illinois say affects a driver's reaction to alcohol?

    1. Only the driver's body weight
    2. Food recently eaten, tolerance of alcohol, and any drugs consumed
    3. Coffee and cold showers taken afterward
    4. The type of vehicle being driven
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    Food recently eaten, tolerance of alcohol, and any drugs consumed. Food recently eaten, tolerance of alcohol, and drugs consumed can affect a driver’s reaction to alcohol. Time is the only way to remove alcohol’s effects; food, coffee, and showers do not speed alcohol elimination. Consider "Only the driver's body weight": Body weight alone ignores food and drug effects. Its rival "Coffee and cold showers taken afterward" fails for a separate reason: Coffee and showers cannot speed alcohol elimination.

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

20. 20. What does a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) measure in Illinois?

    1. How many drinks you say you had
    2. How long ago you last ate
    3. Your tolerance to alcohol
    4. The amount of alcohol in your system, based on a test of breath, blood, urine, or another bodily substance
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    The amount of alcohol in your system, based on a test of breath, blood, urine, or another bodily substance. Blood alcohol concentration is a measurement of the amount of alcohol in your system based on a test of your breath, blood, urine, or other bodily substance. It does not depend on what a driver says about drinking. Other factors, such as food and tolerance, affect how you react to alcohol, but the BAC itself comes from a test result.

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