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With few exceptions, a person may not drive a motor vehicle unless the operator holds a valid driver's license.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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What should you do when an authorized emergency vehicle using its siren and flashing lights approaches your vehicle?
What should you do when an authorized emergency vehicle using its siren and flashing lights approaches your vehicle?
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It is legal to pass on the shoulder of the road.
It is legal to pass on the shoulder of the road.
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What must a driver moving out of an alley do before proceeding?
What must a driver moving out of an alley do before proceeding?
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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.
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.
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It is unlawful to leave the roadway and travel across private property to avoid an official traffic control device.
It is unlawful to leave the roadway and travel across private property to avoid an official traffic control device.
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You are required to yield the right-of-way to any authorized vehicle engaged in highway construction or maintenance.
You are required to yield the right-of-way to any authorized vehicle engaged in highway construction or maintenance.
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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.
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.
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Many intersection accidents occur because drivers fail to slow down and look carefully before entering the intersection.
Many intersection accidents occur because drivers fail to slow down and look carefully before entering the intersection.
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When a school bus is stopped with red warning lights flashing, what must you do?
When a school bus is stopped with red warning lights flashing, what must you do?
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When making a left or right turn in a business or residential district, a continuous signal to turn must be given _____ before turning.
When making a left or right turn in a business or residential district, a continuous signal to turn must be given _____ before turning.
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Motorcycles have the same right-of-way privileges as other vehicles.
Motorcycles have the same right-of-way privileges as other vehicles.
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How should you pass a motorcycle while driving a vehicle?
How should you pass a motorcycle while driving a vehicle?
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What is the single greatest factor in fatal motor vehicle accidents?
What is the single greatest factor in fatal motor vehicle accidents?
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What must a person do to reinstate full driving privileges after a DUI revocation?
What must a person do to reinstate full driving privileges after a DUI revocation?
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What happens if a person refuses to submit to a chemical test for alcohol and/or drugs?
What happens if a person refuses to submit to a chemical test for alcohol and/or drugs?
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Your driver's license will be suspended if you do any of the following:
Your driver's license will be suspended if you do any of the following:
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Your driving privileges will be revoked in Illinois if you are convicted of:
Your driving privileges will be revoked in Illinois if you are convicted of:
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When a traffic light shows both a red light and a green arrow in the direction you wish to turn, what should you do?
When a traffic light shows both a red light and a green arrow in the direction you wish to turn, what should you do?
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When should you proceed after flashing signals at a railroad crossing?
When should you proceed after flashing signals at a railroad crossing?
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What does a flashing red traffic signal light at an intersection mean?
What does a flashing red traffic signal light at an intersection mean?
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When a two-lane pavement is marked with a single, solid line on your side of the center line, what does it mean?
When a two-lane pavement is marked with a single, solid line on your side of the center line, what does it mean?
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When you come to a stop sign, where must you stop your vehicle?
When you come to a stop sign, where must you stop your vehicle?
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What is the most common cause of rear-end collisions?
What is the most common cause of rear-end collisions?
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What should you do if one of your tires has a blowout while driving?
What should you do if one of your tires has a blowout while driving?
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Why may the road surface of a bridge be dangerous in winter?
Why may the road surface of a bridge be dangerous in winter?
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What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid on water (hydroplane)?
What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid on water (hydroplane)?
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When driving on a slippery road and the rear end of your vehicle starts to skid, what should you do?
When driving on a slippery road and the rear end of your vehicle starts to skid, what should you do?
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If you must drive during foggy weather, what should you do with your headlights?
If you must drive during foggy weather, what should you do with your headlights?
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What should you do when driving along the highway and the front right wheel runs off the pavement?
What should you do when driving along the highway and the front right wheel runs off the pavement?
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What must Illinois residents do regarding vehicle insurance?
What must Illinois residents do regarding vehicle insurance?
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Headlights should be dimmed at least 500 feet before meeting another vehicle.
Headlights should be dimmed at least 500 feet before meeting another vehicle.
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When are headlights required?
When are headlights required?
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Drivers are permitted to wear headsets or have a television receiver visible from the driver's seat.
Drivers are permitted to wear headsets or have a television receiver visible from the driver's seat.
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What should you always do at a stop sign?
What should you always do at a stop sign?
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What must a driver do before proceeding in traffic?
What must a driver do before proceeding in traffic?
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What does a sign indicating 'railroad crossing ahead' signify?
What does a sign indicating 'railroad crossing ahead' signify?
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What does a sign indicating 'construction ahead' signify?
What does a sign indicating 'construction ahead' signify?
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What does a sign indicating 'watch for children' signify?
What does a sign indicating 'watch for children' signify?
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What does a sign indicating 'never pass vehicle at this location' signify?
What does a sign indicating 'never pass vehicle at this location' signify?
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What does a sign indicating 'do not enter' signify?
What does a sign indicating 'do not enter' signify?
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What does a sign indicating 'U-turns are not allowed' signify?
What does a sign indicating 'U-turns are not allowed' signify?
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What does a sign indicating 'right turns are not allowed at this intersection' signify?
What does a sign indicating 'right turns are not allowed at this intersection' signify?
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What does a sign indicating 'slow down and watch for people crossing the street' signify?
What does a sign indicating 'slow down and watch for people crossing the street' signify?
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What does a sign indicating 'slow down due to traffic controls ahead' signify?
What does a sign indicating 'slow down due to traffic controls ahead' signify?
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What does a sign indicating 'watch out for crossroad traffic ahead' signify?
What does a sign indicating 'watch out for crossroad traffic ahead' signify?
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What does a sign indicating 'be ready for another traffic entering your lane' signify?
What does a sign indicating 'be ready for another traffic entering your lane' signify?
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What does a sign indicating 'prepare for reduction lanes ahead' signify?
What does a sign indicating 'prepare for reduction lanes ahead' signify?
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What does a sign indicating 'pay attention to slow moving vehicles' signify?
What does a sign indicating 'pay attention to slow moving vehicles' signify?
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Study Notes
Driving License Requirements
- Valid driver's license necessary to operate a motor vehicle, regardless of whether it's borrowed or rented.
- Specific classifications must align with the type of vehicle driven.
Nighttime Driving Restrictions
- Drivers under 17 must have an adult (18+) accompanying them during nighttime driving hours, conditional on parental approval.
Child Safety Laws
- Children under age 8 must be secured in a restraint system or seat belt when traveling in a vehicle.
Safe Passing Practices
- Don’t return to the right lane after passing until you can see the overtaken vehicle in the rearview mirror.
Emergency Vehicle Protocol
- Pull over to the right and stop when an authorized emergency vehicle with activated sirens and flashing lights approaches.
Road Safety Regulations
- Passing on the shoulder is illegal.
- Drivers exiting alleys or driveways in urban areas must stop at the sidewalk and yield to pedestrians.
School Bus Regulations
- Failing to stop for a school bus unloading passengers can result in a minimum loss of driver's license for 3 months.
Traffic Control Compliance
- Avoid leaving the roadway to bypass traffic control devices regularly and yield to vehicles performing highway construction.
Seatbelt Laws
- Front-seat drivers and passengers aged 8 and older must wear seatbelts.
Intersection Safety
- Many accidents occur due to drivers neglecting to adequately check for oncoming traffic at intersections.
School Bus Safety
- Must stop for flashing school bus signals on a two-lane road, and certain exceptions apply on multi-lane roads.
Turning Signal Requirements
- Give a continuous signal at least 100 feet before making a turn in business or residential areas.
Motorcycle Safety
- Motorcycles have equal right-of-way privileges as other vehicles and should be given special consideration in traffic.
Alcohol's Impact on Traffic Safety
- Alcohol is the leading cause of fatal motor vehicle accidents.
DUI Reinstatement Process
- Reinstating full driving privileges after a DUI requires high-risk insurance for three years, Secretary of State approval, and a minimum waiting period of one year.
Consequences of Chemical Test Refusal
- Refusal of a chemical test results in a driver's license suspension for 12 months (first offense) and 36 months for subsequent refusals, and it can be used against the individual in court.
DUI License Suspension
- License will be suspended for refusing a chemical test or registering above the legal intoxication limit (0.08%).
Revocation of Driving Privileges
- Convictions for leaving the scene of an accident, street racing, or driving under the influence lead to revocation of driving privileges.
Traffic Light Signals
- A green arrow with a red light allows movement in the direction of the arrow, provided caution is exercised.
Railroad Crossing Safety
- Proceed only after ensuring no other trains are approaching when flashing signals at a crossing clear.
Traffic Sign Interpretations
- A flashing red signal functions identically to a stop sign; a single solid yellow line prohibits crossing to pass.
Right-of-Way and Traffic Signals
- Yield to individuals or vehicles already in an intersection after a signal turns green; always stop at marked stop lines.
Safe Right Turn Procedures
- When turning right on red, stop and yield to all traffic and pedestrians before proceeding.
Approaching Railroad Crossings
- In the absence of warning systems at railroad crossings, look, listen, and proceed with caution.
Stop Sign Compliance
- Always come to a complete stop at stop signs, observing marked lines or crosswalks as reference points.
Rear-End Collision Causes
- Most rear-end collisions result from following too closely.
Tire Blowout Response
- Firmly grip the steering wheel and gradually decelerate if a tire blows out, then move to the shoulder.
Winter Driving Awareness
- Be mindful of potential ice on bridges during winter, even if roads appear clear.
Hydroplaning Response
- If experiencing hydroplaning, take your foot off the accelerator and allow the vehicle to slow down.
Skid Management
- In a skid, steer into the direction of the skid to regain control.
Fog Driving Safety
- Use low-beam headlights in fog and drive at a speed allowing for stopping within your visibility range.
Highway Safety Measures
- If your vehicle drifts off the pavement, maintain a grip on the wheel and ease off the accelerator.
Illinois Insurance Requirements
- Illinois residents must have auto liability insurance, carry proof in their vehicles, and show it upon demand.
Headlight Usage Guidelines
- Bright lights must be dimmed 500 feet before meeting oncoming traffic and 300 feet before overtaking another vehicle.
Restrictions on Driver Distractions
- Wearing headsets or having visible TV receivers while driving is prohibited.
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Test your knowledge on the Illinois Rules of the Road with these flashcards. Each card covers important laws and restrictions for drivers, aiming to ensure safe driving practices. Perfect for learner drivers or those refreshing their knowledge before the driving test.
