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Question 1 of 35Road signs

A sign shaped like a long sideways triangle (a pennant) warns of:

1. AA. A no-passing zone
2. BB. A yield sign ahead
3. CC. A road that narrows
4. DD. A sharp curve to the left

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Question 2 of 35Sharing the road (Illinois)

According to the Illinois Rules of the Road, what is the rule for a marked bike lane when no bicyclists are in it?

1. AA. Cars may park in it for a short stop
2. BB. Cars may drive in it to pass on the right
3. CC. Cars may not drive, park or idle in it
4. DD. Cars may use it freely when it is empty

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Question 3 of 35Turning, passing and lanes

Why should you not swing wide when you make a right turn?

1. AA. It wears out your tires faster
2. BB. Others may think you are turning left
3. CC. Wide turns are only allowed for trucks
4. DD. It makes the turn take much longer

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Question 4 of 35Emergencies and equipment

How should you brake hard in a car with anti-lock brakes?

1. AA. Pump the brakes quickly and hard
2. BB. Press lightly, then let go fast
3. CC. Pull the parking brake as hard as you can
4. DD. Press firmly and hold steady pressure

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Question 5 of 35Road signs

What does this sign tell you about the road ahead?

1. AA. The highway ends just ahead at a stop sign
2. BB. A median will split the two directions
3. CC. Two roads cross just ahead
4. DD. You must keep left of an island

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Question 6 of 35Safe driving and hazards

Another driver makes a rude gesture at you. What should you do?

1. AA. Make a rude gesture back
2. BB. Follow them so you can talk
3. CC. Stay calm and let it go
4. DD. Brake hard in front of them

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Question 7 of 35Turning, passing and lanes

You miss your exit on the highway. What should you do?

1. AA. Back up on the shoulder
2. BB. Stop and wait for a gap
3. CC. Go on to the next exit
4. DD. Make a U-turn across the median

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Question 8 of 35Signals and pavement markings

What does a flashing yellow light mean?

1. AA. Stop and wait for a green light
2. BB. Slow down and go on with care
3. CC. The light is about to turn red
4. DD. The road ahead is closed

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Question 9 of 35Right of way

You are joining a highway from an on-ramp. Who has the right-of-way?

1. AA. You do, since you are merging
2. BB. Traffic already on the highway
3. CC. Whoever is going faster
4. DD. The car in the right lane

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Question 10 of 35Licensing and insurance (Illinois)

In Illinois, at what age may you get an instruction permit if you are in an approved driver education course?

1. AA. Age 14
2. BB. Age 15
3. CC. Age 16
4. DD. Age 17

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Question 11 of 35Emergencies and equipment

When should you adjust your seat and mirrors?

1. AA. While driving on the highway
2. BB. Before you start to drive
3. CC. Only when you buy the car
4. DD. While waiting at a red light

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Question 12 of 35Parking and stopping

Why should you not park in front of a fire station driveway?

1. AA. It is private land owned by the city
2. BB. The road is wider there than usual
3. CC. Fire trucks must leave fast
4. DD. It is a stop for city buses

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Question 13 of 35Road signs

What does this sign tell you to do?

1. AA. Turn right at the next street
2. BB. Stay in the right lane until the road ends
3. CC. Pass to the right of the island ahead
4. DD. Move right to let faster cars pass you

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Question 14 of 35Turning, passing and lanes

What is a blind spot?

1. AA. A dark spot on the road at night
2. BB. A spot near a corner where you must not park
3. CC. A stretch of road with no streetlights
4. DD. An area near your car your mirrors do not show

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Question 15 of 35Emergencies and equipment

Your brakes suddenly stop working. What should you do first?

1. AA. Turn off the engine and take out the key
2. BB. Shift into neutral and coast to a stop
3. CC. Pump the brakes and shift to a lower gear
4. DD. Open your door to look at the brakes

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Question 16 of 35Safe driving and hazards

You drive into thick smoke or fog and can barely see. What is the safest choice?

1. AA. Stop right away in your lane and wait
2. BB. Slow down, and pull off the road to stop
3. CC. Speed up to get through it quickly
4. DD. Use your high beams and keep your speed

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Question 17 of 35Emergencies and equipment (Illinois)

In Illinois, if every vehicle is insured, a crash report is needed when property damage is more than what amount?

1. AA. $500
2. BB. $1,500
3. CC. $2,000
4. DD. $3,000

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Question 18 of 35Licensing and insurance (Illinois)

Under the Illinois GDL rules, at what time does the night driving limit begin on Friday and Saturday?

1. AA. 9 p.m.
2. BB. 10 p.m.
3. CC. Midnight
4. DD. 11 p.m.

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Question 19 of 35Road signs

Most diamond-shaped signs:

1. AA. Tell you a law that you must obey
2. BB. Warn you of a hazard or change ahead
3. CC. Show the way to a city or town
4. DD. List services such as food and fuel

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Question 20 of 35Alcohol, drugs and penalties (Illinois)

Under the Illinois summary suspension law, a first offender who refuses chemical testing loses driving privileges for how long?

1. AA. 6 months
2. BB. 1 year
3. CC. 18 months
4. DD. No suspension, only a fine

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Question 21 of 35Right of way

A cyclist on your right and you arrive at an all-way stop together. What should you do?

1. AA. Go first, since bikes must always yield
2. BB. Let the cyclist go first
3. CC. Go first if you are going straight
4. DD. Go first, since your vehicle is larger

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Question 22 of 35Sharing the road

Why should you be careful when a motorcycle's turn signal is on?

1. AA. It may not turn off on its own
2. BB. It means the rider is in trouble
3. CC. It always means the rider will stop
4. DD. It means you may pass on the right

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Question 23 of 35Alcohol, drugs and penalties

Which is a common penalty for a first conviction of driving under the influence?

1. AA. A free driving course
2. BB. License suspension
3. CC. A warning letter only
4. DD. Lower insurance rates

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Question 24 of 35Signals and pavement markings

The light is green, but traffic is backed up on the far side of the intersection. What should you do?

1. AA. Pull into the intersection and wait there for room
2. BB. Wait until there is room to clear the intersection
3. CC. Sound your horn to move traffic along
4. DD. Use the crosswalk to wait out of the way of others

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Question 25 of 35Right of way (Illinois)

In a rural area, an Illinois school bus starts its warning lights at least how far before it stops?

1. AA. 100 feet
2. BB. 150 feet
3. CC. 200 feet
4. DD. 400 feet

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Question 26 of 35Speed and following distance

Total stopping distance is made up of:

1. AA. Reaction distance plus braking distance
2. BB. The braking distance and nothing else
3. CC. Your car's length plus one car length
4. DD. The gap between you and the car ahead

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Question 27 of 35Parking and stopping

What is double parking?

1. AA. Parking on the street side of a parked car
2. BB. Taking up two spaces in a parking lot
3. CC. Parking for twice the posted time
4. DD. Parking two small cars in one space

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Question 28 of 35Signals and pavement markings (Illinois)

On an Illinois road, a solid yellow line and a broken yellow line run side by side. When may you pass?

1. AA. Only when the solid line is on your side
2. BB. Whenever no oncoming car is in sight
3. CC. Only when the broken line is on your side
4. DD. Never, since both lines must be obeyed

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Question 29 of 35Sharing the road

After passing a large truck, when should you move back in front of it?

1. AA. When its whole front shows in your mirror
2. BB. Right after you pass the truck's cab
3. CC. As soon as you are beside its front
4. DD. When the truck driver flashes lights

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Question 30 of 35Road signs (Illinois)

According to the Illinois Rules of the Road, a bridge marked by this sign is usually how much narrower than the road leading to it?

1. AA. About 5 feet
2. BB. About 9 feet
3. CC. About 2 feet
4. DD. About 14 feet

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Question 31 of 35Alcohol, drugs and penalties

Which ability does alcohol usually affect first?

1. AA. Hearing
2. BB. Sense of smell
3. CC. Muscle strength
4. DD. Judgment

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Question 32 of 35Road signs (Illinois)

On an Illinois road, what does a pink sign warn you about?

1. AA. A park or recreation area ahead
2. BB. Gas, food and other services
3. CC. A road crew working near the lane
4. DD. An unplanned incident, such as a crash

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Question 33 of 35Turning, passing and lanes

You are pulling away from the curb. What should you do first?

1. AA. Signal and check for traffic
2. BB. Pull out quickly before cars come
3. CC. Honk your horn to warn others
4. DD. Turn on your hazard lights

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Question 34 of 35Alcohol, drugs and penalties

What does eating a large meal before drinking do?

1. AA. It stops alcohol from affecting you
2. BB. It lets you drive safely after drinking
3. CC. It slows how fast alcohol is absorbed
4. DD. It removes alcohol from your blood

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Question 35 of 35Road signs

In most states, how are exit numbers on an Interstate chosen?

1. AA. By the mile marker nearest the exit
2. BB. By the order the exits were built
3. CC. By the number of lanes at the exit
4. DD. By the size of the nearest town

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Practice test 2 of 10 for the Basic written exam (written test for the instruction permit) (the Illinois Secretary of State): 35 questions, 28 to pass — the commonly reported format; the Illinois Secretary of State does not publish the count or a pass mark. Our practice tests are untimed.

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