IL Permit Practice Test 16

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1. 1. Which act involving an overpass does Illinois law prohibit?

   1. Carrying an object across an overpass inside a vehicle
   2. Causing an object to fall from an overpass toward a moving vehicle with intent to strike it
   3. Driving across an overpass during high winds
   4. Parking beneath an overpass during a storm
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   Causing an object to fall from an overpass toward a moving vehicle with intent to strike it. Illinois law prohibits causing an object to fall from an overpass or other elevated location toward a moving vehicle with the intent to strike it. Against "Carrying an object across an overpass inside a vehicle", note this: Carrying an object across in a vehicle involves no falling object aimed at traffic. Compare "Driving across an overpass during high winds" next: This choice does not describe intentionally dropping an object toward a moving vehicle.

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

2. 2. A vehicle approaches head-on in your lane. What should you do?

   1. Slow down, pull over to the right, and sound the horn
   2. Hold your lane and flash the headlights only
   3. Swerve left into the opposing lane to pass it
   4. Accelerate to clear the conflict sooner
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   Slow down, pull over to the right, and sound the horn. With a vehicle approaching head-on in your lane, slow down, pull over to the right, and sound the horn. Consider "Hold your lane and flash the headlights only": Light flashes alone do not reduce closing speed or create space. Its rival "Swerve left into the opposing lane to pass it" fails for a separate reason: The manual directs you to pull over to the right, not swerve into the opposing lane.

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

3. 3. What license plate display does Illinois require for passenger cars and vans?

   1. One rear plate only, with optional plate covers
   2. One front plate, with the rear plate optional
   3. Two plates, both mounted on the rear bumper
   4. Two plates, one front and one rear; plate covers are not allowed and frames must not cover plate information
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   Two plates, one front and one rear; plate covers are not allowed and frames must not cover plate information. Passenger cars and vans must display two plates, one front and one rear. License plate covers are not allowed, and frames should not cover plate information. "One rear plate only, with optional plate covers" is a distractor here: Passenger vehicles need front and rear plates, and covers are banned. Another rival, "Two plates, both mounted on the rear bumper", is wrong on its own terms: Both plates on the rear defeats front identification.

4. 4. How many spotlights may a vehicle have, and how must a spotlight be aimed near other traffic?

   1. Up to three spotlights, aimed wherever the driver prefers
   2. One spotlight, aimed up to 300 feet ahead at all times
   3. Only one spotlight; aimed neither to the left nor more than 100 feet ahead when approaching another vehicle
   4. Spotlights are banned on all Illinois vehicles
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   Only one spotlight; aimed neither to the left nor more than 100 feet ahead when approaching another vehicle. Only one spotlight is allowed on a vehicle. When approaching another vehicle, it must be directed neither to the left nor more than 100 feet ahead. A vehicle may not have more than four 300-candlepower lights burning. The option "Up to three spotlights, aimed wherever the driver prefers" should be set aside: Three spotlights exceed the single spotlight allowance. "One spotlight, aimed up to 300 feet ahead at all times" loses out as well: The aim limit near traffic is 100 feet, not 300.

   Study this in the handbook: Required vehicle equipment

5. 5. Where may a low-speed vehicle operate in Illinois?

   1. On any street regardless of limit
   2. On streets posted at 30 mph or less, unless a local municipality prohibits it
   3. Only on private property
   4. Only on interstates
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   On streets posted at 30 mph or less, unless a local municipality prohibits it. Low-speed vehicles can have a maximum speed of 25 mph. They may operate on streets with posted speed limits of 30 mph or less unless prohibited by the local municipality, and must be titled and registered like other vehicles. "On any street regardless of limit" is a distractor here: Street access stops at the 30 mph posted ceiling. Another rival, "Only on private property", is wrong on its own terms: These vehicles are titled and registered for legal street use.

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

6. 6. Which DUI circumstance can support an Aggravated DUI charge in Illinois?

   1. Committing DUI while driving a school bus with children or a vehicle for hire such as a limousine
   2. Committing a first DUI alone at night with no passengers
   3. Refusing a breath test on a first arrest
   4. Driving with a BAC below the legal limit while tired
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   Committing DUI while driving a school bus with children or a vehicle for hire such as a limousine. The manual lists DUI while driving a school bus with children or operating a vehicle for hire, such as a limousine, as a circumstance that may lead to an Aggravated DUI charge. Other listed circumstances include a death or personal injury crash, a third or subsequent DUI, and DUI without a valid license, permit, or vehicle insurance. A BAC below .08% does not rule out DUI when driving ability is impaired.

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

7. 7. When may disability plates or a parking placard be used in a reserved Illinois space?

   1. Only when the authorized holder is present and enters or exits the vehicle
   2. Whenever a family member drives the vehicle
   3. Whenever the placard hangs from any mirror
   4. Only on weekdays at retail lots
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   Only when the authorized holder is present and enters or exits the vehicle. Vehicles displaying disability license plates or parking placards may use reserved spaces only when the authorized holder is present and enters or exits the vehicle while the parking privileges are used. The striped pavement beside an accessible space is part of the reserved space and may not be used for parking, even by vehicles with a placard or disability plates.

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

8. 8. Where else must drivers stop for a stopped school bus loading or unloading in Illinois, beyond ordinary roadways?

   1. Only on rural two lane roads
   2. Only in marked school zones
   3. Nowhere beyond public streets
   4. Any parking lot located on school property
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   Any parking lot located on school property. Stopping for a school bus that is loading or unloading covers any two lane roadway in rural areas and city limits, any roadway, highway, or private road, and any parking lot located on school property. Rural roads alone, signed zones alone, and public streets alone each shrink that list. You are not required to stop when both vehicles are on a four-lane roadway and the bus is stopped in the opposite direction. When approaching from the opposite direction and required to stop, remain stopped until the stop arm is no longer extended and the flashing lights are off, or the school bus driver signals you to pass.

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

9. 9. Who may drive in Illinois on a home state license as an out-of-state student?

   1. Only the student, and only on campus roads
   2. Any visitor driving through the state for a weekend
   3. The student, plus a spouse and children, using a valid home state or country license
   4. Any new resident during the first ninety days after moving
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   The student, plus a spouse and children, using a valid home state or country license. An out-of-state student attending an Illinois college or university, the student’s spouse, and the student’s children may drive with a valid license from their home state or country. Visitors have a separate exemption. A person who permanently moves to Illinois must obtain an Illinois license within 90 days or before the non-Illinois license expires, whichever comes first. Consider "Only the student, and only on campus roads": The allowance covers Illinois roads generally, not campus only.

10. 10. How many residency documents must a first-time REAL ID applicant in Illinois present?

    1. One document proving Illinois residency
    2. Three documents proving Illinois residency
    3. No residency document when a passport is shown
    4. Two documents proving Illinois residency
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    Two documents proving Illinois residency. A first time REAL ID application calls for proof of identity, date of birth, Social Security number, and signature, backed by two documents proving Illinois residency. One residency document matches the lighter standard issued card path, three exceeds anything requested, and a passport proves identity rather than erasing the residency showing. When a name differs across identity papers, added linking records such as a marriage certificate join the packet as well.

11. 11. Where must the shoulder strap of a safety belt never be placed in Illinois?

    1. Across the chest near the neck
    2. Behind the back or under the arm
    3. Snug against the body while driving
    4. Over the shoulder closest to the door
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    Behind the back or under the arm. The shoulder strap should never be placed behind the back or under the arm. The manual says it should be snug while allowing the driver to reach important controls, and should cross the body at or near the neck or face. The lap belt belongs across the hip bones, not the stomach or soft abdomen. "Across the chest near the neck" is a distractor here: Crossing near the neck is the recommended placement.

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

12. 12. At an all-way STOP intersection, which driver goes first when drivers arrive at different times?

    1. The driver in the largest vehicle
    2. The first driver to stop
    3. The driver who approached at the highest speed
    4. The driver turning right, regardless of arrival order
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    The first driver to stop. At an all-way STOP, traffic from every direction must stop. The manual says the first driver to stop is the first driver to go, and the other drivers wait for their turn. Vehicle size, approach speed, and the direction of a turn do not change who goes first. Treat the order of arrival as the tiebreaker, and wait your turn even if you are in a hurry. Stay alert for pedestrians and for drivers who misjudge their turn, and yield if two vehicles arrive together and the other is on your right.

13. 13. On which roadway may you pass another vehicle on the right?

    1. On a one-way street or a roadway with two or more clear lanes in each direction
    2. Only on the shoulder of a rural highway
    3. Only beside a stopped school bus
    4. On any two-lane road at any time
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    On a one-way street or a roadway with two or more clear lanes in each direction. You may pass on the right on a one-way street or a roadway with two or more clear lanes in each direction. Other listed cases are sufficient room beside a vehicle making or about to make a left turn on a two-lane roadway, and an intersection widened for right passing. Passing on the shoulder is prohibited except for authorized vehicles.

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

14. 14. When a motorcycle is passing your vehicle, what should you do?

    1. Speed up to help the rider finish sooner
    2. Drift toward the center line
    3. Maintain lane position and speed
    4. Flash headlights continuously
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    Maintain lane position and speed. When being passed by a motorcycle, maintain lane position and speed. Allow the rider to finish the pass and assume proper lane position as quickly as possible. When following a motorcycle, allow at least three to four seconds of following distance. The option "Speed up to help the rider finish sooner" should be set aside: The instruction is to maintain speed while the motorcycle passes, not increase it.

15. 15. Under Illinois rules, how must pedestrians treat traffic signals and walk lights?

    1. They may cross anywhere if a driver stops
    2. They must yield the right of way to drivers by obeying signals, observing walk lights, and using crosswalks
    3. They may ignore walk lights on quiet streets
    4. They always have the right of way over drivers
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    They must yield the right of way to drivers by obeying signals, observing walk lights, and using crosswalks. The manual says pedestrians must yield the right of way to drivers by obeying traffic signals, observing walk lights, and using crosswalks. Pedestrian signals tell them when to cross, and a flashing orange hand tells them not to start across. Pedestrians who ignore signals put themselves at risk, even though drivers must still yield to pedestrians who are crossing lawfully.

    Study this in the handbook: Traffic signals and arrows

16. 16. A driver is unable to report a crash after it happens. Who must make the report in Illinois?

    1. The passenger, when one is present
    2. The nearest tow truck operator
    3. No one; the duty disappears
    4. The owner of the other vehicle only
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    The passenger, when one is present. Reporting cannot wait for recovery when help sits nearby: if the driver is unable to make the crash report and a passenger is present, the passenger must make the report. Drivers generally have thirty minutes to report a crash after it occurs, notifying police immediately and reporting at the nearest station when no officer attends, or to the county sheriff or State Police in rural areas. Failure to report risks fines reaching twenty five hundred dollars and jail up to one year.

    Study this in the handbook: Crashes, reports and insurance

17. 17. An Adult Driver Education Course from a provider not certified by the Secretary of State's office has what status for a first time driver age 18 to 20?

    1. It counts if the course lasted twelve hours
    2. It counts after a small extra fee
    3. It will not be accepted
    4. It counts only for online courses
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    It will not be accepted. First time drivers ages 18, 19, or 20 who never held a license or finished approved driver education must complete a six hour Adult Driver Education Course, taught only by Secretary of State certified providers in a classroom or online as their certification allows. Completion from an uncertified provider will not be accepted, however long the class ran, and no fee or online format rescues it. Verify certification before enrolling, using the provider information posted at ilsos.gov.

    Study this in the handbook: Instruction permit and the graduated license program

18. 18. How must the vehicle used for an Illinois driving exam arrive at the facility?

    1. Driven by the applicant alone, even without a license
    2. Driven by a driver holding a valid driver's license or permit
    3. Delivered on a tow truck in every case
    4. Driven only by a driving school instructor
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    Driven by a driver holding a valid driver's license or permit. The exam vehicle must be driven to the facility by someone with a valid driver’s license or permit. It must be properly licensed, equipped, and insured, and match the weight class on the application. Illinois-registered vehicles must display valid front and rear plates and a valid registration sticker; out-of-state vehicles must meet their state’s registration requirements. Against "Driven by the applicant alone, even without a license", note this: An unlicensed applicant may not drive it there alone.

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

19. 19. How long may a vehicle door stay open on the traffic side in Illinois?

    1. Only long enough to load or unload passengers, and only when safe without interfering with traffic
    2. As long as passengers need, without limit
    3. Until the driver returns from an errand
    4. Five minutes under a posted timer
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    Only long enough to load or unload passengers, and only when safe without interfering with traffic. A driver or passenger may open a door on the traffic side only when it can be done safely and without interfering with vehicle or bicycle traffic. The door may remain open only long enough to load or unload passengers. The manual recommends considering the Dutch Reach: using the right hand to open the door so you turn and check for approaching vehicles and bicyclists.

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

20. 20. What backup light equipment does Illinois allow on a vehicle?

    1. Red backup lights that stay on while moving forward
    2. One or more backup lights emitting white or amber light without glare, never on while moving forward
    3. Blue backup lights aimed at following traffic
    4. Backup lights bright enough to replace headlights
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    One or more backup lights emitting white or amber light without glare, never on while moving forward. A vehicle may have one or more backup lights. They must emit white or amber light without glare and must not be on while the vehicle is moving forward. Consider "Red backup lights that stay on while moving forward": Red belongs to taillights, not backup lights. Its rival "Blue backup lights aimed at following traffic" fails for a separate reason: The backup light rule allows white or amber light only, not blue.

    Study this in the handbook: Required vehicle equipment