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Illinois Driving Permit Exam
Questions and Answers A+ Graded
(2025)
Is it legal to leave the roadway and travel across private property to avoid an
official traffic control device? - CORRECT ANSWER-No
Where must you come to a complete stop when you approach a stop sign? (3
answers) - CORRECT ANSWER-1. At the stop line/even with it
2. Before the crosswalk
3. Before intersection
When there are flashing signals at a railroad crossing and the train clears the
crossing, how soon should you proceed? - CORRECT ANSWER-After gates are
up, lights not flashing, and checked for oncoming trains or railroad equipment
from both directions.
What should you do when an emergency vehicle approaches using its siren and
lights? - CORRECT ANSWER-Immediately pull to the right and allow to pass. Stop
until vehicle passed and check for more emergency
vehicles.
When should you move back into your lane after passing another vehicle? -
CORRECT ANSWER-- Before you get within 200 ft of oncoming vehicle
- When you see their entire car/their headlights in the mirror
What should you do when the right front wheel of your car runs off the roadway?
- CORRECT ANSWER-Take food off accelerator, hold wheel straight, slowly get
back on roadway.
What is the penalty for not wearing seatbelts as required by law? - CORRECT
ANSWER-fine and court costs
possible death
What does the single solid yellow line on your side of the pavement mean? -
CORRECT ANSWER-no passing; cars go in opposite directions
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Which safety rules apply to bicyclists? - CORRECT ANSWER-same as drivers
What must you do when approaching a school bus stopped on a two-lane
pavement, its red warning lights flashing, and its stop arm extended? - CORRECT
ANSWER-stop and yield to pedestrians 20 ft away
Come to a complete stop, and remain stopped until safety arm is retracted
When will your driving privileges be revoked in the State of Illinois? (List at least
3) - CORRECT ANSWER-reckless driving/homicide
DUI
auto theft
What is the proper way to make a right turn against a red signal? - CORRECT
ANSWER-make complete stop, yield to pedestrians, proceed when safe
When are you required to dim your headlights when meeting and overtaking
another vehicle? - CORRECT ANSWER-500 FT from meeting; 300 Ft from
overtaking (passing)
What safety rules should you follow if you must drive in the fog? - CORRECT
ANSWER-dim headlights, increase following distance, turn off cruise control,
slow down, don't over drive headlights, turn signal long before turn
What does a flashing red signal light at an intersection mean? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Stop and yield right of way to traffic
What must you do when moving out of an alley, driveway, or private road? -
CORRECT ANSWER-1. Complete stop with a visual of all traffic
2. Yield to pedestrians
3. Yield to vehicles
What can be dangerous about a bridge surface in winter? - CORRECT ANSWER-
stays frozen longer
What should you do when driving and one of your tires has a blowout? -
CORRECT ANSWER-hold wheel straight, with both hands.
foot off the accelerator, no brakes.
turn emergency lights on.
pull off road
What is the single greatest factor in fatal motor vehicle accidents? - CORRECT
ANSWER-driver error
Explain the "2-second rule". - CORRECT ANSWER-A rule of thumb by which a
driver maintains a safe following distance at any speed. The rule is that a driver
should ideally stay at least 2 seconds behind any vehicle that is directly in front
of the driver.
Illinois Driving Permit Exam
Questions and Answers A+ Graded
(2025)
Is it legal to leave the roadway and travel across private property to avoid an
official traffic control device? - CORRECT ANSWER-No
Where must you come to a complete stop when you approach a stop sign? (3
answers) - CORRECT ANSWER-1. At the stop line/even with it
2. Before the crosswalk
3. Before intersection
When there are flashing signals at a railroad crossing and the train clears the
crossing, how soon should you proceed? - CORRECT ANSWER-After gates are
up, lights not flashing, and checked for oncoming trains or railroad equipment
from both directions.
What should you do when an emergency vehicle approaches using its siren and
lights? - CORRECT ANSWER-Immediately pull to the right and allow to pass. Stop
until vehicle passed and check for more emergency
vehicles.
When should you move back into your lane after passing another vehicle? -
CORRECT ANSWER-- Before you get within 200 ft of oncoming vehicle
- When you see their entire car/their headlights in the mirror
What should you do when the right front wheel of your car runs off the roadway?
- CORRECT ANSWER-Take food off accelerator, hold wheel straight, slowly get
back on roadway.
What is the penalty for not wearing seatbelts as required by law? - CORRECT
ANSWER-fine and court costs
possible death
What does the single solid yellow line on your side of the pavement mean? -
CORRECT ANSWER-no passing; cars go in opposite directions
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Which safety rules apply to bicyclists? - CORRECT ANSWER-same as drivers
What must you do when approaching a school bus stopped on a two-lane
pavement, its red warning lights flashing, and its stop arm extended? - CORRECT
ANSWER-stop and yield to pedestrians 20 ft away
Come to a complete stop, and remain stopped until safety arm is retracted
When will your driving privileges be revoked in the State of Illinois? (List at least
3) - CORRECT ANSWER-reckless driving/homicide
DUI
auto theft
What is the proper way to make a right turn against a red signal? - CORRECT
ANSWER-make complete stop, yield to pedestrians, proceed when safe
When are you required to dim your headlights when meeting and overtaking
another vehicle? - CORRECT ANSWER-500 FT from meeting; 300 Ft from
overtaking (passing)
What safety rules should you follow if you must drive in the fog? - CORRECT
ANSWER-dim headlights, increase following distance, turn off cruise control,
slow down, don't over drive headlights, turn signal long before turn
What does a flashing red signal light at an intersection mean? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Stop and yield right of way to traffic
What must you do when moving out of an alley, driveway, or private road? -
CORRECT ANSWER-1. Complete stop with a visual of all traffic
2. Yield to pedestrians
3. Yield to vehicles
What can be dangerous about a bridge surface in winter? - CORRECT ANSWER-
stays frozen longer
What should you do when driving and one of your tires has a blowout? -
CORRECT ANSWER-hold wheel straight, with both hands.
foot off the accelerator, no brakes.
turn emergency lights on.
pull off road
What is the single greatest factor in fatal motor vehicle accidents? - CORRECT
ANSWER-driver error
Explain the "2-second rule". - CORRECT ANSWER-A rule of thumb by which a
driver maintains a safe following distance at any speed. The rule is that a driver
should ideally stay at least 2 seconds behind any vehicle that is directly in front
of the driver.
