IL Permit Practice Test 9

All 20 questions in test 9

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1. 1. After an Illinois DUI conviction, how long must the driver file Financial Responsibility Insurance?

   1. For six months
   2. For three years
   3. For one year
   4. For ten years
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   For three years. An Illinois DUI conviction requires filing Financial Responsibility Insurance, the SR-22, for three years. Six months and one year are too short, and ten years is the minimum revocation for a third conviction, not the insurance period. Before privileges are restored, the driver must also complete an alcohol or drug evaluation, finish a rehabilitation or education program, have a hearing with the Secretary of State, and pay a reinstatement fee.

2. 2. What does the round yellow railroad crossing sign warn an Illinois driver about?

   
   1. A roundabout where traffic moves clockwise
   2. A railroad track crossing the roadway ahead
   3. A no-passing zone caused by a hill
   4. A reduced speed school zone
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   A railroad track crossing the roadway ahead. The round yellow railroad crossing sign is an advance warning that a railroad track will cross the roadway ahead. Illinois advises the driver to slow down, look, and stop if necessary. It is not a roundabout sign, a no-passing marker, or a school-zone sign, even though each of those situations can require extra attention. Begin scanning before reaching the tracks, listen for a train, and be ready to stop. The warning is placed in advance so the driver has time to make a safe decision rather than braking abruptly at the rails.

3. 3. What is an Illinois Occupational Driving Permit?

   1. A permit for farm equipment
   2. A permit for drivers under 16
   3. A permit letting a professional driver suspended for three moving violations drive for work
   4. A permit to drive after a DUI without an interlock
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   A permit letting a professional driver suspended for three moving violations drive for work. An Occupational Driving Permit allows a professional driver whose license has been suspended for three moving violations to operate a vehicle in conjunction with employment. It differs from the Restricted Driving Permit, which covers work, school and medical needs during other suspensions and cannot be issued under 16, and from the Monitoring Device Driving Permit for DUI offenders, which cannot be issued under 18.

4. 4. 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.

5. 5. What does a solid double white line separating same-direction lanes mean?

   1. Crossing it is prohibited
   2. Crossing is required before every turn
   3. Passing is permitted whenever traffic is light
   4. It separates opposing directions of travel
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   Crossing it is prohibited. Solid double white lines separate lanes moving in the same direction, and Illinois prohibits crossing them. They are not a signal to change lanes before every turn, and light traffic does not create an exception. Yellow center lines, rather than double white lines, separate opposing traffic. Before moving laterally, confirm that the lane marking is broken or otherwise permits the maneuver.

6. 6. What do broken white lines between lanes traveling in the same direction permit?

   1. Crossing when changing lanes or turning
   2. Crossing only to pass into opposing traffic
   3. Never crossing under any condition
   4. Stopping between the lines to wait for a signal
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   Crossing when changing lanes or turning. Broken white lines separate lanes traveling in the same direction. Illinois allows crossing that line when changing lanes or turning, provided the maneuver is safe and legal. The marking does not authorize entering opposing traffic, and the word broken distinguishes it from a solid double white line that cannot be crossed. Signal, check surrounding traffic, and move only when the adjacent lane is clear.

7. 7. How far before a turn must a continuous signal be given in a business or residential area?

   1. At least 25 feet
   2. At least 200 feet
   3. Only while entering the intersection
   4. At least 100 feet
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   At least 100 feet. In a business or residential area, Illinois requires a continuous turn signal for at least 100 feet before turning. The 200-foot distance applies in other areas, so using it here confuses the location-specific rule. Signaling only while entering the intersection gives following traffic too little notice. Activate the signal early enough to provide the full distance and keep it on continuously until the turn is complete.

8. 8. How should a driver approach a slow-moving vehicle from the rear?

   1. Follow closely until the operator notices
   2. Pass immediately because the vehicle cannot turn
   3. Prepare to slow down and pass only when it is safe
   4. Use the shoulder to avoid waiting
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   Prepare to slow down and pass only when it is safe. Farm vehicles, construction equipment, and animal-drawn vehicles may share Illinois roads, and drivers approaching from behind should use caution and prepare to slow down. A slow-moving vehicle may be wide and may turn right or left into an unmarked entrance, so following closely or assuming it cannot turn is unsafe. The shoulder is not a substitute for a legal passing movement. Stay a safe distance back, make sure the operator knows your presence and intent, and pass only with adequate space and visibility.

9. 9. How long are Illinois driving privileges suspended after a chemical test discloses a qualifying result?

   1. Thirty days
   2. Three months
   3. Two years
   4. Six calendar months
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   Six calendar months. Illinois imposes a six-month statutory summary suspension when a chemical test discloses a qualifying BAC, THC, or other covered substance result. The three-month option is not the period stated for this chemical-test suspension. A refusal is handled separately and generally brings a one-year suspension for a first offense, while two years is not the period in this rule. Keep the trigger and consequence together: a qualifying chemical test leads to six months. This administrative suspension is separate from any criminal DUI case that may follow.

10. 10. Which combination activates the Illinois school-zone rule described in the manual?

    1. Any roadway within one block of a school, at every hour
    2. A school zone only after sunset when children are leaving activities
    3. A marked school zone, school in operation, children present, and the 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. period
    4. A school building visible from the road, even when no sign is posted
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    A marked school zone, school in operation, children present, and the 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. period. The manual ties the school-zone duties to several conditions together: the zone must be marked, school must be in operation, children must be present, and the relevant time is between 6:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. The broad one-block choice removes those safeguards and therefore overstates the rule. A visible building alone is not the trigger. When approaching the area, look for the posted zone, the time, school activity, and children before applying the special speed and stopping duties.

11. 11. What does the walking-person signal permit a pedestrian to do?

    1. Cross only after a driver stops and waves
    2. Enter the roadway in any direction
    3. Remain in the crosswalk until the light turns red
    4. Cross the roadway in the direction of the signal
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    Cross the roadway in the direction of the signal. The walking-person signal gives permission to cross the roadway in the direction shown by that signal. It does not authorize movement in any direction, and a pedestrian should still watch for vehicles and remain attentive while crossing. Waiting for a driver to wave is not the signal rule, while lingering in the crosswalk after the indication changes can create a conflict. Use the displayed direction as the cue for a lawful crossing.

12. 12. What should a driver do when meeting or passing a horseback rider?

    1. Sound the horn repeatedly before passing
    2. Accelerate past the animal with little clearance
    3. Pass cautiously and be prepared to stop
    4. Drive onto the shoulder to pass immediately
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    Pass cautiously and be prepared to stop. A horse may react unpredictably to noise or a close vehicle. Illinois says to pass a horseback rider with caution and be prepared to stop, while separately warning drivers never to sound a horn near a horse or other livestock. Repeated honking can frighten the animal and cause a crash. Slow down, leave useful clearance, and wait when the rider’s movement or road width makes passing uncertain.

13. 13. What does a red sign generally tell an Illinois driver?

    1. It gives a regulatory instruction that must be obeyed
    2. It marks a guide route to a destination
    3. It warns only of road conditions ahead
    4. It identifies a nearby recreation area
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    It gives a regulatory instruction that must be obeyed. Illinois uses red for regulatory signs, including STOP, YIELD, DO NOT ENTER, and WRONG WAY. These signs communicate an instruction or restriction that governs your movement, so treat the message as an enforceable direction. A recreation-area sign would use brown, while green and blue identify guide information and roadway services. Yellow is the color associated with warnings about conditions and dangers ahead. When a red sign appears, scan its words or symbol, decide what action it requires, and follow it before continuing. The red color is your immediate cue that the sign carries a rule, not merely information about the road.

14. 14. What minimum space must an Illinois driver leave when passing a bicyclist, even one in a bike lane?

    1. 1 foot
    2. 2 feet
    3. 3 feet
    4. 6 feet
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    3 feet. Illinois requires at least 3 feet of distance when passing a bicyclist on any road, including one riding on the shoulder or in a dedicated bike lane. The same 3 foot minimum applies when passing a pedestrian walking on the road or shoulder. One and 2 feet are too close, and 6 feet is more than the legal minimum. If you cannot give 3 feet, wait until you can pass safely.

15. 15. How close to a fire hydrant may you stand or park in Illinois?

    1. No closer than 5 feet
    2. No closer than 15 feet
    3. No closer than 30 feet
    4. No closer than 50 feet
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    No closer than 15 feet. Illinois prohibits standing or parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, whether or not someone is in the vehicle, and in front of any public or private driveway. Five feet is far too close. Thirty feet is the distance from a STOP sign, YIELD sign, or signal, and 50 feet is the distance from the nearest rail of a railroad crossing. Twenty feet applies to fire station driveways and intersection crosswalks.

16. 16. What do solid yellow no-passing lines indicate on a two-way roadway?

    1. A zone where passing is not allowed
    2. A lane reserved for bicycles
    3. A place where all vehicles must turn left
    4. A roadway edge for traffic moving in the same direction
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    A zone where passing is not allowed. Solid yellow lines separate traffic moving in opposite directions and identify zones where passing is not allowed. They are not bicycle-lane markings, turn-only arrows, or same-direction lane separators. A driver should read which line is nearest the vehicle and follow the limited exceptions, such as completing a pass already started or turning into a driveway when permitted. The basic exam cue is simple: solid yellow no-passing lines mean do not begin an ordinary pass there.

17. 17. When may an Illinois driver drive over a fire hose at an emergency scene?

    1. Whenever the hose is flat against the pavement
    2. Only when permitted by the fire official in command
    3. Whenever no firefighter is standing directly on it
    4. Only after turning on the vehicle's hazard flashers
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    Only when permitted by the fire official in command. Fire hoses can be supplying an active response, so a driver must not make an independent decision to cross them. Illinois prohibits driving over fire hoses unless the fire official in command permits it. A flat hose, flashing hazards, or the absence of a nearby firefighter does not provide that authorization. Stop and follow directions from the scene commander, even if crossing appears convenient or the roadway is otherwise open. Protecting the hose also avoids disrupting water flow when emergency crews are working.

18. 18. What are Illinois' rules for low speed electric or gas bicycles?

    1. A driver's license and plates
    2. Any motor size and any age
    3. A motor under 5 horsepower and a rider over 18
    4. A motor under 1 horsepower and a rider at least age 16
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    A motor under 1 horsepower and a rider at least age 16. Low speed electric or gas bicycles must have a motor of less than 1 horsepower and must be operated by a person at least age 16. Class 1 electric bicycles assist only while pedaling and stop at 20 mph, and Class 3 assist while pedaling up to 28 mph. Bicycles are prohibited on controlled access highways and expressways, and riders must obey the same signs and signals as drivers.

19. 19. When may an Illinois motorcyclist proceed through a red light that fails to change?

    1. Immediately if no traffic is coming
    2. Never
    3. After 10 seconds
    4. After the light has stayed red for 120 seconds and the rider yields to oncoming traffic
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    After the light has stayed red for 120 seconds and the rider yields to oncoming traffic. If a red light fails to turn green after 120 seconds, a motorcyclist may proceed through the intersection after yielding the right of way to oncoming traffic, because some sensors do not detect a motorcycle. Drivers should also allow three to four seconds of following distance behind a motorcycle so the rider has room to maneuver in an emergency, and look twice for motorcycles before turning.

20. 20. How is Illinois vehicle use tax figured on a private sale?

    1. On the model year if the price is under $15,000, and on the selling price if $15,000 or more
    2. Always on the selling price
    3. Always a flat $25
    4. On the buyer's income
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    On the model year if the price is under $15,000, and on the selling price if $15,000 or more. When you purchase a vehicle in Illinois you owe tax within the required time: if the selling price is less than $15,000 the tax is based on the model year of the vehicle, and if the selling price is $15,000 or more the tax is based on the selling price. The standard passenger plate fee is $151, and a temporary registration permit is valid for 90 days.