Driving Safety Regulations Quiz
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What must you do when you see an emergency vehicle stopped with its flashing lights on ahead?

You must leave a vacant lane next to the emergency vehicle or slow down and proceed with care if this is unsafe.

Which of the following is true about Illinois' speed limits? (Select all that apply)

  • You must drive at a speed that impedes the normal lawful flow of traffic.
  • You must not exceed the maximum speed limit. (correct)
  • You should drive slower than the minimum speed limit.
  • You are required to slow down for poor conditions. (correct)

Do you need to stop for a school bus with flashing red signals when approaching it from the opposite side of a four-lane highway?

False (B)

What is the speed limit around Illinois' schools?

<p>You must not exceed 20 mph between 7 AM and 4 PM on school days when children are present.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a safe and lawful following distance when following another vehicle?

<p>At least a three second gap is recommended.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must you do when you see an ambulance approach with its flashing lights on?

<p>You should let it pass by pulling to the side of the road.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must you do at a steady yellow traffic signal?

<p>Try to stop if it's safe, as the signal will soon turn red.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a yellow flashing traffic signal mean?

<p>You should slow down and proceed with caution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must you do before entering a road from an alley, driveway, or private road?

<p>You must stop and yield to all traffic and pedestrians before proceeding.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must you do at a flashing red traffic signal?

<p>You must stop and yield to traffic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Car A must yield to its right when arriving at an intersection at the same time as another vehicle.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do at a completely non-functional traffic signal?

<p>Treat it like an all-way STOP.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Emergency Vehicles

  • Always leave a vacant lane next to a stopped emergency or maintenance vehicle with flashing lights.
  • If it’s unsafe to move over, slow down and proceed with caution.

Speed Limits

  • Adhere to both maximum and minimum speed limits; don’t drive slower than the minimum speed as it impedes traffic.
  • Reduce speed in poor road conditions.

School Bus Regulations

  • Typically, vehicles must stop for flashing school bus lights, but on a four-lane highway, only traffic in the same direction must stop.

School Zones

  • Maximum speed limit near Illinois schools is 20 mph when children are present, typically between 7 AM and 4 PM on school days.

Following Distance

  • Maintain at least a three-second following distance behind the vehicle in front; increase this gap in poor conditions.

Emergency Vehicle Protocol

  • Pull to the side to let an approaching emergency vehicle with flashing lights pass.

Intersection Right-of-Way

  • In a two-way intersection, vehicles turning left must yield to oncoming vehicles and pedestrians.

Construction Zone Speed Limits

  • Reduced speed limits in construction zones are always enforceable, regardless of conditions.

Slow Moving Vehicle Sign

  • A specific sign indicates a slow-moving vehicle; approach these areas by slowing down.

Two-Way Left Turn Lane

  • A lane marked with solid and broken lines indicates a two-way left turn lane usable by vehicles turning left from either direction.

Yellow Traffic Signal

  • Attempt to stop safely at a yellow light as it will soon change to red; avoid sudden braking.

Yellow Flashing Signal

  • Indicate to slow down and approach with caution.

Entering Roads from Private Access

  • Come to a complete stop before entering a roadway from alleys, driveways, or private roads, yielding to all traffic and pedestrians.

Flashing Red Signal

  • Treat a flashing red light as a stop sign; stop completely and yield to other vehicles before proceeding.

Blank Traffic Signals

  • At completely non-functional traffic signals, treat the intersection as an all-way stop and proceed with caution.

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Test your knowledge on essential driving safety regulations, including rules for emergency vehicles, speed limits, and school zones. This quiz covers important topics to ensure safe driving practices and compliance with traffic laws.

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