IL Permit Practice Test 15

All 20 questions in test 15

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1. 1. What movement is authorized by a green arrow pointing left?

   1. A U-turn in every intersection
   2. A right turn only
   3. Straight travel only
   4. A left turn
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   A left turn. Illinois assigns the green arrow direction-specific meaning. When the arrow points left, the driver may turn left; an upward arrow permits straight movement, and a right-pointing arrow permits a right turn. The signal does not automatically authorize a U-turn, and it does not restrict the driver to straight travel. Before moving, still watch for people or vehicles already in the intersection and obey any other signs or signals that apply to the roadway.

   Study this in the handbook: Traffic signals and arrows

2. 2. How may a driver enter or leave a controlled access roadway in Illinois?

   1. At any gap in the fence or barrier
   2. Across the shoulder wherever it is wide
   3. Through service roads at any point
   4. Only at a posted entrance or exit
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   Only at a posted entrance or exit. A driver must not enter or leave a controlled-access roadway except at a posted entrance or exit. Backing up on its shoulder or roadway is also prohibited. The manual lists controlled-access roads among places where stopping, standing, or parking is prohibited. Consider "At any gap in the fence or barrier": Fence gaps are never lawful access points. Its rival "Across the shoulder wherever it is wide" fails for a separate reason: Shoulder width creates no entrance or exit.

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

3. 3. Which Illinois drivers must take a driving exam besides all new drivers?

   1. Only drivers under age 21
   2. Only drivers with out of state licenses
   3. Drivers ages 87 and older, including those turning 87 at renewal
   4. Only drivers renewing by mail
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   Drivers ages 87 and older, including those turning 87 at renewal. All new drivers must take a driving exam. Drivers ages 87 and older, including those turning 87 or older when renewing, must also take one. Only the examiner may accompany the applicant during the exam, and a traffic violation or dangerous action causes automatic failure. The option "Only drivers under age 21" should be set aside: Age under 21 alone does not trigger this exam.

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

4. 4. What minimum clearance must you keep when passing a pedestrian walking on the road or shoulder?

   1. At least 1 foot
   2. At least 2 feet
   3. At least 3 feet
   4. At least 5 feet
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   At least 3 feet. When passing a pedestrian walking on the road or shoulder, keep at least 3 feet between the vehicle and the pedestrian. The manual also requires at least 3 feet when passing a bicyclist. The option "At least 1 foot" should be set aside: One foot is less than the required minimum of 3 feet. "At least 2 feet" loses out as well: Two feet still falls short of the stated minimum clearance.

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

5. 5. How may bicyclists ride side by side on an Illinois roadway?

   1. Up to four abreast at any time
   2. Only in bike lanes
   3. Never side by side
   4. Side by side when normal traffic movement is not impeded
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   Side by side when normal traffic movement is not impeded. Bicyclists may ride side by side on the roadway if normal and reasonable traffic movement is not impeded. Riding more than two abreast is prohibited except on paths or parts of roadways reserved exclusively for bicycles. Consider "Up to four abreast at any time": More than two abreast is prohibited except on paths or parts of roadways set aside exclusively for bicycles.

6. 6. Which phone activity does Illinois law list as a violation while driving?

   1. Using a cellphone to report an emergency
   2. Watching or streaming live video and joining a video conferencing application
   3. Receiving a hands-free call at age thirty
   4. Checking the time while parked on the shoulder
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   Watching or streaming live video and joining a video conferencing application. The manual says watching or streaming live video, participating in a video conference, or accessing social media on a cellphone violates Illinois law while driving. It permits hands-free devices for persons age 19 and older and lists exceptions for emergency reporting and cellphone use while parked on the shoulder. The option "Using a cellphone to report an emergency" should be set aside: Reporting an emergency is an expressly listed exception to the hands-free requirement.

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

7. 7. Where else does Illinois prohibit stopping, standing, or parking?

   1. In the area between roadways of a divided highway, including crossovers
   2. In a marked space at a rest area
   3. Along a curb where parking is otherwise lawful and no sign restricts it
   4. In a private driveway with owner permission
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   In the area between roadways of a divided highway, including crossovers. Stopping, standing, or parking is prohibited in the area between the roadways of a divided highway, including crossovers. "In a marked space at a rest area" is a distractor here: The listed prohibition concerns the area between roadways of a divided highway, including crossovers. Another rival, "Along a curb where parking is otherwise lawful and no sign restricts it", is wrong on its own terms: This choice explicitly describes a lawful curb parking location.

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

8. 8. Which repeat conduct can suspend the license of an Illinois driver age 21 or older?

   1. Illegal transportation of alcohol twice in 12 months
   2. One parking violation in a two year span
   3. A single open container citation held by a passenger
   4. Two vehicle registration late fees in one year
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   Illegal transportation of alcohol twice in 12 months. For drivers age 21 or older, illegal transportation of alcohol twice in 12 months is listed as a reason for license suspension. Illegal transportation of alcohol while under age 21 is separately listed. "One parking violation in a two year span" is a distractor here: One parking violation in two years does not describe the listed ground of illegal transportation of alcohol twice in 12 months.

9. 9. When may a parent or guardian face criminal penalties for underage drinking on property they control?

   1. Whenever a minor tastes alcohol at a family dinner
   2. If a death or personal injury occurs as a result of the consumption
   3. Only when the minor drives a family vehicle
   4. Never, because property owners control access absolutely
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   If a death or personal injury occurs as a result of the consumption. Parents and guardians may not allow persons under twenty one to consume alcoholic beverages or fail to control access to alcohol on private property or any property under their control, including a vehicle or water craft, and criminal penalties may follow if death or personal injury results from that consumption. Vehicle operation is not required for the property based offense, and ownership confers responsibility rather than absolute immunity. Harm following hosted access is the trigger that sharpens consequences.

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

10. 10. What does Illinois law say about operating a motorboat while impaired?

    1. It is allowed on private lakes without patrols
    2. It is illegal to operate a motorboat under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or intoxicating compounds
    3. Only the boat owner faces penalties, never the operator
    4. Impairment rules stop at the shoreline for all vessels
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    It is illegal to operate a motorboat under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or intoxicating compounds. It is illegal to operate a motorboat under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or intoxicating compounds. Individuals in a motorboat crash involving injury or death may lose driving privileges for refusing chemical testing or for test results at the levels described in the manual. "It is allowed on private lakes without patrols" is a distractor here: The manual prohibits operating a motorboat under the influence and states no exception for unpatrolled private lakes.

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

11. 11. How soon must you notify the Secretary of State's office after moving to a new address in Illinois?

    1. Within 10 days of the move
    2. Within 30 days of the move
    3. Within 60 days of the move
    4. Only at the next renewal
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    Within 10 days of the move. Notify the Secretary of State’s office within 10 days of moving. You may do so at a DMV, through ilsos.gov online services, or by mail. The 30-day deadline applies to a legal name change. The manual warns that you may not receive a renewal notice if you fail to report a name or address change. "Within 30 days of the move" is a distractor here: Thirty days is the window after a legal name change, not after a move.

12. 12. Your vision becomes blocked while driving. What does the Illinois manual say to do?

    1. Close your eyes briefly and keep driving
    2. Roll down your side window to see, turn on the emergency flashers, and pull off the road
    3. Speed up to clear the problem
    4. Brake hard in the traffic lane
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    Roll down your side window to see, turn on the emergency flashers, and pull off the road. For blocked vision, the manual says to roll down your side window to see, turn on your vehicle's emergency flashers, and pull your vehicle off the road. The goal is to get out of traffic safely while others can still see you. Continuing at speed or braking hard in a travel lane invites a crash. Stay calm and stop in a safe place before trying to fix the problem.

    Study this in the handbook: Crashes, reports and insurance

13. 13. What criminal penalty can follow for presenting false identification to obtain an Illinois license or ID card?

    1. A warning letter with no record
    2. A small fine with no jail time
    3. Arrest, possible imprisonment of up to five years, and a 12-month suspension or revocation
    4. Loss of the application fee only
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    Arrest, possible imprisonment of up to five years, and a 12-month suspension or revocation. Presenting false identification to obtain a driver’s license or ID card subjects a person to arrest, possible imprisonment of up to five years, and a 12-month suspension or revocation of driving privileges. The option "A warning letter with no record" should be set aside: A warning ignores that fraud offenses carry arrest and imprisonment exposure. "A small fine with no jail time" loses out as well: A fine alone omits both the possible five year imprisonment and the privilege loss.

14. 14. What must an Illinois license applicant who wears telescopic lenses do?

    1. Meet special requirements and undergo additional vision testing
    2. Nothing more than a standard vision screening
    3. Pass the written exam a second time
    4. Drive only in daylight for life
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    Meet special requirements and undergo additional vision testing. The vision section says a driver who wears glasses or contact lenses will have a restriction noted on the license. If you wear telescopic lenses, you must meet special requirements and undergo additional vision testing to receive a license. Telescopic lenses are treated differently from ordinary corrective lenses, so a standard screening alone is not enough. Ask the licensing facility about the extra steps before you apply. Ask the licensing facility about the extra steps before you apply.

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

15. 15. What penalty may a driver face for failing to report a vehicle crash in Illinois?

    1. A fine up to $500
    2. A fine up to $2,500 and a jail sentence of up to one year
    3. Community service only
    4. A warning for a first failure
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    A fine up to $2,500 and a jail sentence of up to one year. Drivers who fail to report a vehicle crash may be fined up to $2,500 and given a jail sentence of up to one year. If the driver cannot make the report and there is a passenger, the passenger must report it. Against "A fine up to $500", note this: Five hundred dollars understates the maximum fine severely. Compare "Community service only" next: Service alone omits both the fine and jail exposure.

    Study this in the handbook: Crashes, reports and insurance

16. 16. What does a STOP HERE ON RED sign tell Illinois drivers?

    1. That a right turn on red is always allowed at that intersection
    2. That drivers may enter the intersection on red if no one is crossing
    3. It shows where to stop when it is not clear where vehicles must stop at a signalized intersection
    4. That the traffic signal ahead is not working
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    It shows where to stop when it is not clear where vehicles must stop at a signalized intersection. The manual says a STOP HERE ON RED sign is used when it is not clear where vehicles must stop at an intersection with traffic signals. It marks the stopping point for a red light. It does not grant turns on red or mean the signal is out. When you see the sign, stop at the marked line or position so the intersection stays clear and cross traffic can move safely once the light changes. Waiting at the right spot also keeps pedestrians' crosswalks open.

17. 17. What does an Illinois Probationary License allow, and who qualifies?

    1. A teen driver may drive unsupervised during a permit suspension
    2. A driver age 21 or over suspended for three moving violations in 12 months may drive during suspension after completing a driver improvement course
    3. Any suspended driver may drive for employment without coursework
    4. A driver under 21 may restore full privileges by paying a fee
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    A driver age 21 or over suspended for three moving violations in 12 months may drive during suspension after completing a driver improvement course. The probationary license is narrow relief: drivers twenty one and older, suspended for three moving violations inside twelve months, regain full driving during the suspension in conjunction with completing a driver improvement course. Teens are outside its age gate, employment driving belongs to the separate occupational permit for professional drivers, and fees alone never substitute for the course. Contrast the occupational permit, which serves drivers who drive for a living but excludes commercial drivers.

18. 18. How many cowl or fender lamps does Illinois allow, and what kind of light must they show?

    1. Only two, which must be non-glare white or amber lights
    2. Up to four, in any color
    3. Only one, which must be red
    4. Any number, if they are not flashing
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    Only two, which must be non-glare white or amber lights. Cowl or fender lamps are listed as restricted equipment in Illinois. The manual allows only two such lights, and they must be non-glare white or amber lights. Adding extra lamps or using other colors would put a vehicle outside the equipment rules. Running board lights follow a similar rule: one on each side, also non-glare white or amber. Check the lamp count and color before installing any accessory lighting.

    Study this in the handbook: Required vehicle equipment

19. 19. What should a pedestrian use when a tunnel or crossing bridge is available in Illinois?

    1. The tunnel or pedestrian crossing bridge
    2. The roadway edge between intersections
    3. The shoulder facing away from traffic
    4. Any driveway crossing the sidewalk
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    The tunnel or pedestrian crossing bridge. Pedestrians should use a pedestrian tunnel or crossing bridge when one is available. When crossing outside a marked or unmarked crosswalk, pedestrians must yield the right of way to drivers. Consider "The roadway edge between intersections": Roadway crossings away from crosswalks demand yielding. Its rival "The shoulder facing away from traffic" fails for a separate reason: Shoulder walking applies without sidewalks beside roads.

20. 20. Up to what age does Illinois recommend children ride properly secured in the back seat?

    1. Age 8 and younger
    2. Age 12 and younger
    3. Age 5 and younger
    4. Age 16 and younger
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    Age 12 and younger. The manual recommends that children ages 12 and younger be properly secured in the back seat because an air bag deploying in a crash can seriously injure or kill a child in the front seat. The requirement for an appropriate child restraint system applies to children under age 8. "Age 8 and younger" is a distractor here: Age eight marks child restraint law, not this back seat recommendation.

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