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Illinois Driver's Examination ( From the 2020 Illinois driver handbook )

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Number of Question 35

Passing Score 28

Passing grade 7

1 . This sign means:

Traffic signal ahead.

Stop.

Yield the right-of-way.

This sign warns of of an approaching traffic signal.

2 . Which of the following statements is true?

Driving too slowly is not an unsafe practice.

Driving too slowly on certain highways can be dangerous.

The speed at which you drive a vehicle does not affect safety.

Driving too slowly can be dangerous because it may cause drivers behind you to become frustrated and make dangerous moves to pass you. It is safest to drive with the flow of traffic, within the legal speed limit.

Change in direction or narrowing of roadway.

No right turn.

No passing zone.

This sign warns a driver of a change in direction or a narrowing of the road. A driver may find several of these signs on the outside of a sharp curve or on approaches to a narrow bridge.

School crossing.

Pedestrian crossing.

Jogging trail.

Warning signs are usually yellow with black markings. This sign indicates the presence of a crosswalk, regardless of if it is marked on the pavement or not. Upon seeing this sign, you should be alert and allow any pedestrians to cross the road safely.

5 . "No zones" are areas around trucks where cars:

Disappear into blind spots or are so close that they restrict the truck driver's ability to stop and maneuver safely.

Have sufficient space to travel behind the truck.

Have several car lengths between their vehicle and the truck.

"No zones" are areas around trucks or buses in which cars disappear into the larger vehicle's blind spots. "No zones" can also be defined as areas in which cars are so close to the larger vehicle that they restrict the truck or bus driver’s ability to stop and maneuver safely. A car being in a "No zone" greatly increases the potential for a crash.

6 . When an authorized vehicle using its sirens and flashing lights approaches a vehicle, the driver should pull to the right-hand edge of the roadway and wait for the emergency vehicle to pass.

True

False

When being approached by an emergency vehicle that is using its lights and/or sirens, you must immediately pull to the right side of the road and allow it to pass.

No right turn.

Right turn on red light permitted with caution.

All traffic must turn right at next intersection.

Signs with a red circle and diagonal line over a black symbol indicate the the action represented by the symbol is prohibited. In this case, the sign indicates that right turns are prohibited.

8 . You can help keep the driver behind you a safe distance away from your vehicle by:

Driving 10 mph faster than the car behind you.

Driving 10 mph slower than the car behind you.

Maintaining a steady speed.

It is not always easy to maintain a safe distance behind your vehicle. However, you can help keep the driver behind you a safe distance away from your vehicle by maintaining a steady speed and signaling turns, lane changes, and deceleration in advance.

9 . In order to obtain court supervision for a traffic violation, a minor must appear in court with a parent/legal guardian and attend a traffic safety school.

True

False

A driver under age 18 who is under court supervision for a traffic violation must appear in court with a parent or legal guardian and also must attend traffic safety school.

10 . When stopped at a red traffic light with a green arrow, you may proceed in the direction of the arrow if you:

First come to a complete stop.

Wait until the light changes.

Are in the proper lane and the intersection is clear.

You may proceed in the direction that a green arrow signal is pointing if you are in the proper lane, regardless of any other signals that are displayed. Before turning, you must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and vehicles already within the intersection.

11 . To avoid glare from the headlights of an approaching car:

Look briefly toward the right side of the road.

Stay focused on the centerline on the road.

Flash your high beams.

You should avoid looking toward the bright lights of an oncoming vehicle by glancing toward the right side of the road. After looking briefly toward the side of the road, continue looking ahead to check on the position of the other vehicle.

12 . If you have an argument with another person and you are angry, you should:

Loudly play the radio while driving so you won’t think about your argument.

Take a few minutes to cool off before driving.

Drive on the interstate to let off steam.

Your emotions affect your ability to drive safely. If you are overly angry, excited, afraid, worried, or depressed, you should give yourself time to calm down before operating a vehicle. You need to be able to mentally focus on driving without thinking about the things that made you upset.

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