IL Permit Practice Test 14

All 20 questions in test 14

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1. 1. What will an Illinois standard driver's license or ID card applicant be told about voter registration?

   1. That they must register to vote before the license is issued
   2. Whether they are currently registered to vote and, if so, at what address
   3. That their license will be denied if they are not registered
   4. That voter registration is available only by mail
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   Whether they are currently registered to vote and, if so, at what address. A person applying for a standard driver's license or ID card will be informed if they are currently registered to vote and, if so, at what address. Registration is not a condition of getting the license. Applicants for a REAL ID compliant card who prove U.S. citizenship are advised that the application also serves as a voter registration application. The information is passed on only as the application process describes.

2. 2. What may happen to an Illinois driver who gives false information to renew a vehicle registration?

   1. Criminal charges and a fine
   2. A written warning with no penalty
   3. Only a late fee
   4. An automatic plate upgrade
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   Criminal charges and a fine. Providing false information to the Secretary of State's office or a remitter to renew the vehicle registration may result in criminal charges and a fine. Registration renewal is a sworn statement of the facts, including that the vehicle is properly insured, so false statements are treated seriously. It is not handled with a warning or a simple late fee. Always report accurate vehicle and insurance details when you renew.

   Study this in the handbook: Crashes, reports and insurance

3. 3. What is stopping, standing, or parking on the roadway side of an already parked vehicle called?

   1. Parallel parking
   2. Double parking
   3. Angle parking
   4. Perpendicular parking
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   Double parking. Stopping, standing, or parking on the roadway side of an already parked vehicle is called double parking and is prohibited. The manual also prohibits stopping, standing, or parking on sidewalks, within intersections, between safety zones and adjacent curbs, and in marked, buffered, or barrel-protected bike lanes. Consider "Parallel parking": Parallel parking describes parking parallel to the curb. Its rival "Angle parking" fails for a separate reason: The manual calls stopping, standing, or parking beside a parked vehicle on its roadway side double parking.

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

4. 4. A highway has a shoulder but no sidewalk. Where should a pedestrian walk in Illinois?

   1. On the roadway edge closest to traffic
   2. On the shoulder, as far from the roadway as possible
   3. In the center of the nearest lane
   4. Only inside a marked crosswalk
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   On the shoulder, as far from the roadway as possible. If a highway has no sidewalk but has a shoulder, pedestrians should walk on the shoulder as far from the roadway as possible. If neither exists, the manual says to walk as far from the outside edge of the road as possible and face oncoming traffic on a two-way road. "On the roadway edge closest to traffic" is a distractor here: The manual directs pedestrians to stay on the shoulder as far from the roadway as possible.

5. 5. Where must a rear-facing child safety seat never be installed?

   1. In front of an active air bag
   2. In the center of the back seat
   3. In a vehicle with side curtain air bags
   4. Behind the front passenger seat
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   In front of an active air bag. Rear-facing child safety seats should never be installed in front of an active air bag. The manual recommends that children ages 12 and younger be properly secured in the back seat. Some vehicles allow the passenger-side front air bag to be turned off. Consider "In the center of the back seat": The manual specifies that a rear-facing child safety seat must not be installed in front of an active air bag.

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

6. 6. Where should the registration renewal sticker be placed?

   1. On the lower left corner of the front plate
   2. On the windshield beside the VIN plate
   3. Inside the glove box with the registration card
   4. On the upper right side of the rear license plate, immediately upon receipt
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   On the upper right side of the rear license plate, immediately upon receipt. The manual encourages immediately placing the renewal sticker on the upper right side of the rear license plate. If the current sticker has expired and the renewal sticker is not immediately displayed, law enforcement may stop the vehicle and issue a ticket. Against "On the lower left corner of the front plate", note this: The sticker belongs on the rear plate, not the front.

7. 7. Where may low-speed electric bicycles operate in Illinois, and where are they barred?

   1. On any authorized highway, street, roadway, bicycle lane, or bike path; they may not be operated on sidewalks
   2. Only on sidewalks and shopping center lots
   3. On sidewalks whenever bike lanes are absent
   4. Only on private property with owner permission
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   On any authorized highway, street, roadway, bicycle lane, or bike path; they may not be operated on sidewalks. Low-speed electric bicycles have fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts. They may operate on authorized highways, streets, roadways, bicycle lanes, and bike paths, but not sidewalks. Local authorities may prohibit their use on roadways or bike paths within their jurisdiction. Consider "Only on sidewalks and shopping center lots": Sidewalks are prohibited territory for low-speed electric bicycles.

8. 8. What is an illegal street sideshow in Illinois?

   1. Vehicles blocking traffic to perform unauthorized stunts, speed contests, or exhibitions of speed
   2. A permitted parade with police escort
   3. A dealership test drive event
   4. A funeral procession with hazard lights on
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   Vehicles blocking traffic to perform unauthorized stunts, speed contests, or exhibitions of speed. A street sideshow is an event in which one or more vehicles block or impede traffic on a street or highway to perform unauthorized motor-vehicle stunts, speed contests, or exhibitions of speed. Engaging in one is illegal. "A permitted parade with police escort" is a distractor here: A permitted parade with a police escort is not the described event involving unauthorized stunts or speed contests that block traffic.

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

9. 9. What happens when a person enrolls in the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program in Illinois?

   1. The person may drive while impaired by cannabis
   2. The person is exempt from the THC limits
   3. The person receives a special driver's license class
   4. The Department of Public Health issues a registry ID card and a notation is made on the driving record
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   The Department of Public Health issues a registry ID card and a notation is made on the driving record. Illinois individuals who wish to use cannabis for medicinal purposes may enroll in the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program, run by the Department of Public Health. The department issues a registry ID card, and a notation is made on the registrant's Illinois driving record. Registration does not allow driving while impaired by cannabis. Medical use does not make driving while impaired legal.

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

10. 10. A vehicle runs into water and begins sinking. Where should occupants move?

    1. To the front footwells to stay below the waterline
    2. Onto the roof through the windshield
    3. To the back seat area, where an air pocket usually forms; if possible, take a deep breath and exit through a rear window
    4. Into the trunk through the folding seats
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    To the back seat area, where an air pocket usually forms; if possible, take a deep breath and exit through a rear window. If a vehicle enters water but does not sink right away, try to escape through a window; differences in water pressure may prevent the doors from opening. If it sinks, move to the back seat area, where an air pocket usually forms. If possible, take a deep breath and exit through a rear window. The option "To the front footwells to stay below the waterline" should be set aside: The manual directs occupants of a sinking vehicle to the back seat area, where an air pocket usually forms.

    Study this in the handbook: Crashes, reports and insurance

11. 11. What kind of glass must Illinois vehicle windows be made of?

    1. Any clear glass that fits the frame
    2. Approved safety glass
    3. Tempered glass on the windshield only
    4. Tinted glass on all windows
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    Approved safety glass. Illinois equipment rules say all window glass must be approved safety glass. That requirement covers every window, not only the windshield. The same equipment section adds that tinted windows are not allowed on the front windshield, though a 6 inch strip of tinting is allowed along the top. A vehicle with unapproved glass may be a hazard to people and property, and driving such a vehicle is illegal.

    Study this in the handbook: Required vehicle equipment

12. 12. How many court supervisions for serious traffic offenses may an Illinois driver under age 21 receive?

    1. Unlimited supervisions
    2. Two supervisions
    3. One supervision
    4. Three supervisions
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    One supervision. A driver under age 21 is limited to one court supervision for serious traffic offenses. To obtain supervision for a traffic violation, the driver must attend traffic safety school; a driver under 18 must also appear in court with a parent or legal guardian. Consider "Unlimited supervisions": Unlimited supervisions contradict the stated limit of one for serious traffic offenses. Its rival "Two supervisions" fails for a separate reason: Two supervisions doubles a one time allowance for serious offenses.

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

13. 13. What does Illinois law say about driving across median strips?

    1. Allowed whenever no traffic is near
    2. Unlawful across unpaved strips or median barriers
    3. Allowed to reach a faster lane
    4. Allowed for U turns at any opening
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    Unlawful across unpaved strips or median barriers. It is unlawful to drive across median strips, such as unpaved strips or median barriers. Empty pavement nearby, a faster lane beyond, and any tempting opening grant no crossing right. Openings in divided highways serve authorized vehicles like police cars, ambulances, snow plows, and maintenance equipment, a point reinforced by No U Turn signing. A paved dividing space differs: turning left across one is allowed unless a traffic control sign or signal forbids the movement.

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

14. 14. When must seat, safety belt, mirror, and other equipment adjustments be finished during the Illinois driving exam?

    1. Before the vehicle is put into motion
    2. Within the first block of driving
    3. Only if the examiner asks twice
    4. After the first stop sign is reached
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    Before the vehicle is put into motion. All adjustments to seats, safety belts, mirrors, and other equipment must be made before the vehicle moves. Checking vehicle controls, including the parking brake and mirrors, is one of the graded tasks. The applicant and examiner must wear safety belts during the exam. "Within the first block of driving" is a distractor here: Setup must finish before motion, not a block later.

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

15. 15. What should a driver do on seeing a FLAGGER ahead sign in an Illinois work zone?

    1. Speed up to clear the work area quickly
    2. Keep your speed and pass the flagger on the left
    3. Slow down and be prepared to obey the flagger's signals, stopping if signaled to do so
    4. Treat the flagger's signals as optional once the lane is clear
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    Slow down and be prepared to obey the flagger's signals, stopping if signaled to do so. The flagger sign warns that someone is working close to traffic. The manual says to slow down and be prepared to obey the signals of the flagger, and that you must stop if signaled to do so. Speeding up or ignoring the flagger puts workers at risk. Flaggers often work close to traffic, so follow their directions even if they differ from posted signs or signals. Keep a safe distance from workers, equipment, and barriers, and stay alert for sudden changes in the lane.

16. 16. Which headset related use is permitted for Illinois motorcycle, motor-driven cycle, and moped operators?

    1. Full stereo headsets covering both ears
    2. Intercom helmets that let the driver and passengers speak to one another
    3. A handheld phone held to the helmet
    4. Video streaming visors while riding
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    Intercom helmets that let the driver and passengers speak to one another. Motorcycle, motor-driven cycle, and moped operators may use intercom helmets that let the driver and passengers speak to one another. The manual generally prohibits headsets while driving but also permits a single-sided headset or earpiece with a wireless or cellphone device and excludes hearing aids from its headset definition. Consider "Full stereo headsets covering both ears": Full stereo headsets remain prohibited for drivers generally.

    Study this in the handbook: Phones, distracted driving and traffic stops

17. 17. What does a yellow X lane signal tell a driver using that lane?

    1. The lane becomes a left turn only lane at the next corner
    2. Speed up to clear the lane before any change occurs
    3. The lane stays open for exactly one more mile
    4. The signal will change to red, so leave the lane safely before the red X appears
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    The signal will change to red, so leave the lane safely before the red X appears. A yellow X indicates that the lane signal is going to change to red. Leave the lane safely before the red X appears. Against "The lane becomes a left turn only lane at the next corner", note this: A yellow X warns of closure; it does not designate a turn lane. Compare "Speed up to clear the lane before any change occurs" next: The manual directs you to leave the lane safely before the red X appears, not to speed up.

    Study this in the handbook: Traffic signals and arrows

18. 18. What are normal speeds for slow-moving vehicles in Illinois?

    1. From 5 to 20 mph
    2. From 25 to 35 mph
    3. From 40 to 55 mph
    4. Under 2 mph
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    From 5 to 20 mph. Normal speeds for slow-moving vehicles range from 5 to 20 mph. The manual warns that a vehicle approaching at normal highway speed will reach a slow-moving vehicle much sooner because of the speed difference. Use caution and prepare to slow down when approaching from behind. The option "From 25 to 35 mph" should be set aside: The manual gives 5-20 mph as the normal range, not 25-35 mph.

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

19. 19. Can a driver with a BAC below .08% still be convicted of DUI in Illinois?

    1. No; .08% is an absolute shield
    2. Yes, if driving ability is impaired
    3. Only with a second passenger present
    4. Only on interstate highways
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    Yes, if driving ability is impaired. It is illegal to drive with a BAC of .08% or more. A driver can also be convicted of DUI with a BAC below .08% if driving ability is impaired. "No; .08% is an absolute shield" is a distractor here: The limit adds a per se offense; it shields nobody impaired. Another rival, "Only with a second passenger present", is wrong on its own terms: The stated rule allows conviction below .08% when driving ability is impaired; it does not require a second passenger.

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

20. 20. What is the minimum number of unpaid automated red-light or speeding violations in a municipality that the manual lists as grounds for an Illinois license suspension?

    1. Two or more
    2. Three or more
    3. Five or more
    4. Ten or more
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    Five or more. Failure to pay five or more automated red-light or speeding violations, or a combination of both, in a municipality is listed as grounds for suspension of driving privileges. "Two or more" is a distractor here: Two unpaid camera violations stay below the trigger. Another rival, "Three or more", is wrong on its own terms: Three unpaid items have not reached the suspension count.