Question 1 of 35 Road signs
A sign says "REDUCED SPEED AHEAD". What should you do?
A A. Speed up before the limit changesB B. Get ready to slow down to a lower limitC C. Stop at the next sign and waitD D. Move over to the left lane at once
Question 2 of 35 Sharing the road (Illinois)
When you pass a bicyclist on an Illinois road, how much space must you leave?
A A. At least 18 inchesB B. At least 5 feetC C. At least 8 feetD D. At least 3 feet
Question 3 of 35 Right of way
At a four-way stop, you and an oncoming car stop at the same time. You want to turn left; they are going straight. Who goes first?
A A. You do, since you are turningB B. The car going straightC C. Whoever has the larger carD D. Neither; wait for another car
Question 4 of 35 Emergencies and equipment
You are in a crash and someone is hurt. What should you do?
A A. Drive away to find helpB B. Move the injured person right awayC C. Wait for someone else to callD D. Stop, call 911, and help if you can
Question 5 of 35 Road signs
You are on a one-way street and see this sign. What does it mean?
A A. The road ahead is one-way the other wayB B. Two lanes merge into one lane aheadC C. Traffic will soon come toward you on this roadD D. You may now pass on either side of the car ahead
Question 6 of 35 Sharing the road
Where should you take extra care to watch for children?
A A. On highways and freewaysB B. In tunnels and on bridgesC C. Near schools, parks, and playgroundsD D. Near truck stops and rest areas
Question 7 of 35 Right of way
Your light turns green, but people are still in the crosswalk. What should you do?
A A. Wait until they have crossedB B. Drive slowly around themC C. Honk so they move fasterD D. Go, since your light is green
Question 8 of 35 Signals and pavement markings
What should you do at a flashing red light?
A A. Slow down and go without stoppingB B. Wait there until it turns greenC C. Stop fully, then go when it is safeD D. Go without stopping if you are turning right
Question 9 of 35 Signals and pavement markings
A crossing signal shows a number counting down. What does the number show?
A A. The seconds until the light turns green for carsB B. The number of people waiting to crossC C. The seconds left to finish crossingD D. The speed limit near the crossing
Question 10 of 35 Parking and stopping (Illinois)
In Illinois, how close to a fire hydrant may you stand or park?
A A. No closer than 15 feetB B. No closer than 5 feetC C. No closer than 10 feetD D. No closer than 25 feet
Question 11 of 35 Emergencies and equipment
Your car breaks down on the highway. What should you do?
A A. Stop in the lane and fix it thereB B. Walk along the lanes to find helpC C. Leave it running in the lane and waitD D. Pull off the road and turn on hazards
Question 12 of 35 Turning, passing and lanes
Where should you slow down when leaving a highway?
A A. In the exit lane, after leaving the main lanesB B. In the main lanes, before you reach the exitC C. On the shoulder, before the exit rampD D. In the left lane, so others can pass
Question 13 of 35 Road signs
What does this sign warn you about?
A A. You must turn right at the next streetB B. The road curves to the right aheadC C. The right lane ends aheadD D. A road joins from the right ahead
Question 14 of 35 Speed and following distance
Why should you slow down as you near the top of a hill?
A A. To save fuel on the way down the other sideB B. You cannot see what is over the topC C. Because your brakes work less wellD D. Because the speed limit is lower
Question 15 of 35 Emergencies and equipment
Your car stalls on the railroad tracks and a train is coming. What should you do?
A A. Get out and walk away at an angle toward the trainB B. Stay in the car and try to restart itC C. Get out and stand close by to wave it downD D. Run straight down the tracks away from it
Question 16 of 35 Sharing the road
An orange triangle with a red border on the back of a vehicle means:
A A. It carries dangerous goodsB B. It is a slow-moving vehicleC C. It is a school bus or vanD D. It is broken down or stalled
Question 17 of 35 Parking and stopping (Illinois)
A striped area is painted next to an Illinois accessible parking space. May a car with a disability placard park on it?
A A. Yes, if the space next to it is fullB B. Yes, for a short stop onlyC C. Yes, if the driver stays insideD D. No, no vehicle may park there
Question 18 of 35 Parking and stopping (Illinois)
In Illinois, how close to a fire station driveway may you stand or park?
A A. No closer than 20 feetB B. No closer than 8 feetC C. No closer than 12 feetD D. No closer than 40 feet
Question 19 of 35 Road signs
Green signs on a highway show:
A A. Rules that you must obeyB B. Hazards such as sharp curvesC C. Work zones, detours and lane closuresD D. Directions, exits and distances
Question 20 of 35 Turning, passing and lanes (Illinois)
What does Illinois law say about passing other vehicles in construction zones?
A A. All construction zones are no-passing zonesB B. You may pass if no workers are thereC C. You may pass, but only on the rightD D. You may pass below the posted limit
Question 21 of 35 Signals and pavement markings
A lane is marked with a white diamond symbol. What does it usually mean?
A A. The lane is for trucks and buses onlyB B. The lane is closing a short way aheadC C. The lane is reserved, such as for carpoolsD D. The lane is a passing lane for all cars
Question 22 of 35 Emergencies and equipment
A front tire blows out. What should you do?
A A. Brake hard right away to stop fastB B. Hold the wheel firmly and ease off the gasC C. Turn the wheel sharply to the shoulderD D. Speed up to keep control of the car
Question 23 of 35 Safe driving and hazards
Why is driving at night riskier than in the day?
A A. Roads are busier at night than by dayB B. You cannot see as far or as clearlyC C. Speed limits are higher at nightD D. Cars run worse when it is cold
Question 24 of 35 Signals and pavement markings
Generally, when may you turn right on a steady red light?
A A. After a full stop, unless a sign forbids itB B. Any time, as long as you slow down firstC C. Only when a green arrow is lit beside itD D. Never, since a red light bans all turns
Question 25 of 35 Turning, passing and lanes (Illinois)
Outside business and residential areas in Illinois, at least how far before a turn must you signal?
A A. 100 feetB B. 150 feetC C. 200 feetD D. 400 feet
Question 26 of 35 Right of way
At a corner with no painted lines, is there a crosswalk?
A A. Yes, there is usually an unmarked crosswalkB B. No, a crosswalk must always be paintedC C. Only if there is a traffic light thereD D. Only near a school or a park
Question 27 of 35 Speed and following distance
How does higher speed affect what you can see?
A A. Your side vision narrowsB B. Your side vision widensC C. You see more detail at the sidesD D. It has no effect
Question 28 of 35 Speed and following distance (Illinois)
The Illinois three-second rule table lists a following distance for 55 mph. About how far back is it?
A A. 81 feetB B. 150 feetC C. 243 feetD D. 400 feet
Question 29 of 35 Sharing the road
Why is it dangerous to cut in front of a large truck?
A A. It cannot turn left at lightsB B. Its brakes do not work well in rainC C. It needs much more distance to stopD D. It is almost always speeding
Question 30 of 35 Signals and pavement markings (Illinois)
In an Illinois city, a white stop line is usually painted how far before the crosswalk?
A A. About 8 feetB B. About 10 feetC C. About 25 feetD D. About 4 feet
Question 31 of 35 Parking and stopping
You park facing uphill next to a curb. Which way should you turn your front wheels?
A A. Toward the curbB B. Straight aheadC C. Away from the curbD D. It does not matter
Question 32 of 35 Signals and pavement markings (Illinois)
An Illinois traffic signal is not working at all. How must you treat the intersection?
A A. As a yield for side streets onlyB B. As if your light were greenC C. As an all-way stopD D. As a flashing yellow light
Question 33 of 35 Speed and following distance
Why does the risk of hydroplaning go up as you drive faster?
A A. Your brakes get too hot to work wellB B. Your engine starts to use more fuelC C. Your headlights get dimmer at speedD D. Your tires cannot push water away fast enough
Question 34 of 35 Safe driving and hazards
What is the main danger of driving when angry or upset?
A A. You may drive too slowlyB B. Your car may overheatC C. You may use more fuelD D. You may take more risks
Question 35 of 35 Road signs
A school zone sign has a plaque that says "WHEN FLASHING". What does it mean?
A A. The school speed limit always appliesB B. You must stop when the lights flashC C. The lower limit applies while lights flashD D. Children cross only when the lights flash
Answer each question to see the explanation. Keyboard: A–D or 1–4 to answer, N next, P previous.
