Illinois Rules of the Road Quiz & Flashcards

Questions and Answers

With few exceptions, a person may not drive a motor vehicle unless the operator holds a valid driver's license.

True

If you are under 17 and you drive after nighttime driving restriction hours, you do not need a parent or guardian with you.

False

Where must children under age 8 be secured when traveling in a motor vehicle?

Anywhere in the vehicle

You should not cut back into the right lane until you can see the vehicle that you just passed in your rearview mirror when passing another vehicle.

True Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when an authorized emergency vehicle using its siren and flashing lights approaches your vehicle?

Pull over to the right-hand edge of the highway and stop, if possible Signup and view all the answers

It is legal to pass on the shoulder of the road.

False Signup and view all the answers

What must a driver moving out of an alley do before proceeding?

Stop before reaching the sidewalk and yield to pedestrians and vehicles before proceeding Signup and view all the answers

If convicted of passing a school bus that is receiving or discharging passengers, you may lose your driver's license for at least 3 months.

True Signup and view all the answers

It is unlawful to leave the roadway and travel across private property to avoid an official traffic control device.

True Signup and view all the answers

You are required to yield the right-of-way to any authorized vehicle engaged in highway construction or maintenance.

True Signup and view all the answers

The driver and front-seat passengers (age 8 and above) are required to wear seat safety belts while riding in a motor vehicle on Illinois roadways.

True Signup and view all the answers

Many intersection accidents occur because drivers fail to slow down and look carefully before entering the intersection.

True Signup and view all the answers

When a school bus is stopped with red warning lights flashing, what must you do?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

When making a left or right turn in a business or residential district, a continuous signal to turn must be given _____ before turning.

not less than 100 feet Signup and view all the answers

Motorcycles have the same right-of-way privileges as other vehicles.

True Signup and view all the answers

How should you pass a motorcycle while driving a vehicle?

Do not pass in the same lane; change lanes and pass like you would another vehicle. Signup and view all the answers

What is the single greatest factor in fatal motor vehicle accidents?

Alcohol Signup and view all the answers

What must a person do to reinstate full driving privileges after a DUI revocation?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a person refuses to submit to a chemical test for alcohol and/or drugs?

All the above Signup and view all the answers

Your driver's license will be suspended if you do any of the following:

All the above Signup and view all the answers

Your driving privileges will be revoked in Illinois if you are convicted of:

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

When a traffic light shows both a red light and a green arrow in the direction you wish to turn, what should you do?

May Proceed in the direction of the arrow with caution Signup and view all the answers

When should you proceed after flashing signals at a railroad crossing?

After you check to make sure another train is not approaching on another track Signup and view all the answers

What does a flashing red traffic signal light at an intersection mean?

Exactly the same thing as a stop sign Signup and view all the answers

When a two-lane pavement is marked with a single, solid line on your side of the center line, what does it mean?

You must not cross the yellow line to pass another vehicle Signup and view all the answers

When you come to a stop sign, where must you stop your vehicle?

At a marked stop line, before entering the crosswalk, or before entering the intersection if there is no crosswalk Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of rear-end collisions?

The vehicle in the back following too closely Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if one of your tires has a blowout while driving?

Grip the steering wheel firmly, take your foot off the gas pedal, and let the vehicle slow down Signup and view all the answers

Why may the road surface of a bridge be dangerous in winter?

There may be ice on bridges even when other pavements are clear Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid on water (hydroplane)?

Take your foot off the accelerator and let your vehicle slow down Signup and view all the answers

When driving on a slippery road and the rear end of your vehicle starts to skid, what should you do?

Turn the front wheels in the direction of the skid Signup and view all the answers

If you must drive during foggy weather, what should you do with your headlights?

Turn on low-beam headlights and drive at a speed that allows stopping within your field of vision Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when driving along the highway and the front right wheel runs off the pavement?

Grasp the steering wheel tightly and take your foot off of the accelerator Signup and view all the answers

What must Illinois residents do regarding vehicle insurance?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Headlights should be dimmed at least 500 feet before meeting another vehicle.

True Signup and view all the answers

When are headlights required?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Drivers are permitted to wear headsets or have a television receiver visible from the driver's seat.

False Signup and view all the answers

What should you always do at a stop sign?

Always stop completely Signup and view all the answers