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Rules of the Road Review Course Workbook Vision Test Information Written Test Information Road Test Information DRIVING EXAMINATION 2017 The driving exam is a demonstration of a driver’s everyday driving skills. After the exam, the driver will be informed of any corrections that need to be made. WRITTEN EXAM — TRAFFIC SIGN IDENTIFICATION What is your answer? Place the correct number in the space below each of the signs on the following page. 1. Crossroad 2. Divided Highway 3. Do Not Enter 4. Downgrade 5. Merge 6. No Passing Zone 7. No Right Turn 8. No U-Turn 9. Pedestrian Crossing 10. Persons with Disabilities Parking 11. Railroad Crossing 12. Reduction in Lanes 13. Road Construction/Maintenance Area 14. School Zone and Crossing 15. Side Road 16. Slippery When Wet 17. Slow-Moving Vehicle 18. Stop 19. Stop Sign Ahead 20. Traffic Signal Ahead 21. Two-Way Traffic 22. Warning of a Change in Direction or Narrowing of Roadway / Change in Direction 23. Winding Road Ahead 24. Yield Right of Way Take a look at this.  Can I get answers to these questions in writing? Take a look at this.  |
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1. Cellphone use while driving is permitted as long as the driver is using a hands-free device. ¦ ¦ True ¦ ¦ False 2. Illinois law requires children under age 8 to be secured by a restraining system or seat belt when traveling in a motor vehicle. ¦ ¦ a. Anywhere in the vehicle ¦ ¦ b. In the front seat only ¦ ¦ c. In the back seat only ¦ ¦ d. Never, this is not a law 3. A parent or legal guardian may request that the driver’s license of a minor be canceled at any time prior to age 18. ¦ ¦ True ¦ ¦ False 4. When passing another vehicle, a driver should wait until the entire car being passed is visible in the rearview mirror before turning back into the right-hand lane. ¦ ¦ True ¦ ¦ False 5. After making a complete stop and yielding to traffic or pedestrians within the intersection, it is permissible for drivers on a oneway street to turn left at a red light onto another one-way street that moves traffic to the left. ¦ ¦ True ¦ ¦ False 6. How should a driver proceed if within an intersection waiting to make a left turn and the traffic signal light turns red? ¦ ¦ a. Wait in the intersection until the light turns green. ¦ ¦ b. Yield to oncoming traffic and complete the turn. ¦ ¦ c. Make sure it is clear, then back up from the intersection. 7. When on a two-lane roadway, a driver must stop their vehicle if approaching a stopped school bus with its red warning lights flashing and stop signal arm extended. ¦ ¦ True ¦ ¦ False 8. 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 9. Your driving privileges will be suspended if you are convicted of illegally passing a stopped school bus. ¦ ¦ True ¦ ¦ False 10. A driver may pass another vehicle by driving on the shoulder of the road. ¦ ¦ True ¦ ¦ False 11. It is permissible to make a right turn against a red signal light after stopping and yielding to other vehicles and pedestrians. ¦ ¦ True ¦ ¦ False 12. A driver must give the right or left turn signal when changing lanes. ¦ ¦ True ¦ ¦ False 13. In urban areas, drivers moving out of an alley, building, private road or driveway do not need to come to a complete stop before entering the roadway if the roadway is clear of traffic. ¦ ¦ True ¦ ¦ False 14. For what distance should a continuous turn signal be given when making a left or right turn in a business or residential district? ¦ ¦ a. Not less than 50 feet before turning. ¦ ¦ b. Not less than 75 feet before turning. ¦ ¦ c. Not less than 100 feet before turning. 15. When waiting at an intersection and the traffic signal light turns green, a driver should look to the left and then right before proceeding into the intersection. ¦ ¦ True ¦ ¦ False 16. What should drivers do when approaching a construction area? ¦ ¦ a. Increase their speed to get out of the way quickly. ¦ ¦ b. Slow down, stop all wireless telephone communications and yield the right-of-way. ¦ ¦ c. Honk their horn several times to alert individuals working in the area of their presence. 17. Drivers are not required to yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk. ¦ ¦ True ¦ ¦ False 18. It is permissible for anyone to wear a headset while driving. ¦ ¦ True ¦ ¦ False 19. Speed should be reduced below the posted speed limit for which of the following reasons: ¦ ¦ a. Driver is driving in unfavorable weather conditions. ¦ ¦ b. Driver is approaching and crossing an intersection. ¦ ¦ c. Both of the above. 20. Slow vehicles should use the right-hand lane except when passing or making a left turn. ¦ ¦ True ¦ ¦ False 21. When must a driver slow down for a school zone? ¦ ¦ a. On school days between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. when children are present and signs are posted. ¦ ¦ b. On weekends. ¦ ¦ c. Only during recess. 22. Drivers may open car doors on the side on which traffic is moving only when it can be done safely and without interfering with traffic. ¦ ¦ True ¦ ¦ False 23. It is permissible to pass on a two-lane, twoway roadway within 100 feet of an intersection or railroad crossing. ¦ ¦ True ¦ ¦ False 24. Only vehicles displaying special plates or parking placards for persons with disabilities may park in spaces reserved for them by an official PARKING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES sign. ¦ ¦ True ¦ ¦ False 25. Unless authorized to do so, drivers may not break into the line of a funeral procession. ¦ ¦ True ¦ ¦ False 26. When a motorist is turning right and a bicyclist is approaching on the right, the motorist must allow the bicyclist to go through the intersection first before making the turn. ¦ ¦ True ¦ ¦ False 27. A driver does not need to allow as much distance when following a motorcycle as when following a car. ¦ ¦ True ¦ ¦ False 28. Motorcyclists are entitled to use the full width of a traffic lane; therefore, a driver should pass a motorcycle the same way as passing another vehicle. ¦ ¦ True ¦ ¦ False 29. When following a vehicle at night it is important to dim your high beams. ¦ ¦ True ¦ ¦ False 30. When approaching a disabled pedestrian using a guide dog, white cane or other assistive device, a driver should yield the right of way. ¦ ¦ True ¦ ¦ False 31. If arrested with a blood-alcohol concentration of .08 percent or more, an individual’s driving privileges will be suspended for at least six months. ¦ ¦ True ¦ ¦ False 32. Alcohol is the single greatest factor in fatal motor vehicle crashes. ¦ ¦ True ¦ ¦ False 33. What is the only effective way to remove alcohol from the body? ¦ ¦ a. Strong coffee ¦ ¦ b. Time ¦ ¦ c. Cold shower 34. If a driver is arrested for DUI and refuses to submit to testing, driving privileges will be suspended for twelve months. ¦ ¦ True ¦ ¦ False 35. A driver whose license has been revoked as a result of DUI must meet several requirements, including an evaluation for alcohol and drug problems and paying a reinstatement fee, to regain their license. ¦ ¦ True ¦ ¦ False 36. It is illegal for persons under age 21 to drive with any trace of alcohol or drugs in their system. ¦ ¦ True ¦ ¦ False 37. Regardless of fault, a crash report must be filed by the driver of a vehicle if the crash involves death, bodily injury or property damage of more than $1,500 (or more than $500 if a vehicle is uninsured). ¦ ¦ True ¦ ¦ False 38. Before a driver can regain driving privileges after losing them for failure to pay for damages caused by a crash, the driver must file proof of financial responsibility with the Secretary of State’s office. ¦ ¦ True ¦ ¦ False 39. If you are involved in a traffic crash, you should stop your vehicle in a safe, well-lighted public place that does not obstruct traffic, if able to do so. ¦ ¦ True ¦ ¦ False 40. Driving privileges may be revoked for giving false information to the Secretary of State’s office. ¦ ¦ True ¦ ¦ False 41. What should a driver do when approaching a traffic control signal that is not in operation? ¦ ¦ a. Come to a full stop and yield the right of way before entering the intersection. ¦ ¦ b. If the intersection is clear, the driver does not need to stop. ¦ ¦ c. Drive quickly through the intersection to get out of the way of other vehicles. 42. If a traffic light shows both a red light and a green arrow, a driver may not turn in the direction of the arrow until the red light has changed. ¦ ¦ True ¦ ¦ False 43. Drivers may pass on a two-lane roadway marked with a single solid yellow line on their side of the center line. ¦ ¦ True ¦ ¦ False 44. A railroad crossing sign should be treated the same as a yield sign. ¦ ¦ True ¦ ¦ False 45. All vehicles are required to stop within how many feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing when a train is approaching? ¦ ¦ a. between 15 and 50 feet ¦ ¦ b. between 5 and 10 feet ¦ ¦ c. 10 feet 46. When approaching a railroad crossing that has no warning signals (such as electric flashing lights or gates), a driver should look, listen and slow down. ¦ ¦ True ¦ ¦ False 47. After a train clears a crossing that has flashing signals, drivers may proceed after checking for a second train on another track and the lights have stopped flashing. ¦ ¦ True ¦ ¦ False 48. If moving with a stream of vehicles across a railroad track, it is safe to stop on the track for a short period of time. ¦ ¦ True ¦ ¦ False 49. The road surface of a bridge may be dangerous in winter due to becoming icy while the rest of the roadway remains clear. ¦ ¦ True ¦ ¦ False 50. When driving in fog a driver should turn on the high-beam headlights to increase the field of vision. ¦ ¦ True ¦ ¦ False 51. Most rear-end collisions are caused by the vehicle in back following too closely. ¦ ¦ True ¦ ¦ False 52. The three-second rule helps the driver determine a safe following distance. ¦ ¦ True ¦ ¦ False 53. If a vehicle starts to skid on water (hydro plane), the driver should quickly apply the brakes. ¦ ¦ True ¦ ¦ False 54. If the front right wheel of a vehicle runs off the pavement, a driver should ease off the accelerator, allow the vehicle to slow down and gently steer back onto the pavement. ¦ ¦ True ¦ ¦ False 55. A driver who becomes stranded in blizzard conditions should remain in their vehicle. ¦ ¦ True ¦ ¦ False 56. When experiencing a tire blowout, the driver should immediately apply the brakes and quickly pull off the side of the road. ¦ ¦ True ¦ ¦ False 57. If a vehicle starts to skid, the driver should apply the brakes and steer in the opposite direction of the skid. ¦ ¦ True ¦ ¦ False 58. Illinois law requires that headlights be on when atmospheric conditions require the use of windshield wipers. ¦ ¦ True ¦ ¦ False 59. After being pulled over by law enforcement, a driver should immediately exit the vehicle and quickly approach the officer’s squad car. ¦ ¦ True ¦ ¦ False 60. Within how many feet is a driver required to dim the highbeams before meeting another vehicle? ¦ ¦ a. 250 feet ¦ ¦ b. 400 feet ¦ ¦ c. 500 feet 61. Taillights are not required to be illuminated after dark. ¦ ¦ True ¦ ¦ False 62. Your car must have a horn that can be heard from a distance of 200 feet. ¦ ¦ True ¦ ¦ False WRITTEN EXAM SECTION: 1. True 2. a 3. True 4. True 5. True 6. b 7. True 8. True 9. True 10. False 11. True 12. True 13. False 14. c 15. True 16. b 17. False 18. False 19. c 20. True 21. a 22. True 23. False 24. True 25. True 26. True 27. False 28. True 29. True 30. True 31. True 32. True 33. b 34. True 35. True 36. True 37. True 38. True 39. True 40. True 41. a 42. False 43. False 44. True 45. a 46. True 47. True 48. False 49. True 50. False 51. True 52. True 53. False 54. True 55. True 56. False 57. False 58. True 59. False 60. c 61. False 62. True |
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