drivers ed

what do you do when approaching a flashing yellow light

slow down and proceed with caution

what do you do when approaching a flashing red light

come to a complete stop

as you approach the intersection, there is a green arrow pointing the direction you wish to turn while a red light is showing. what do you do

turn cautiously in the direction of the arrow and be alert of pedestrians.

you are driving, before you reach the intersection, you observe the green light change to yellow. what do you do

stop before you enter the intersection

in the state of IL, it is permissible to make a right turn on a red light after you have made a complete stop and have yielded to vehicles and pedestrians

true

you are permitted to make a left turn on a red light after you have made a complete stop 1) if you yield to vehicles and pedestrians 2) travel on a one-way street 3) turn left on a one-way street that moves traffic to the left

true

when a traffic signal turns to green, you may proceed

after yielding the right of way to vehicles and pedestrians still in the intersection

you have entered the intersection on a green light and are waiting to make a left turn. while you are waiting for traffic to clear, the red light appears. You should

complete your turn when it is safe to do so

you approach an intersection and the traffic signal lights are not working. you must make a complete stop and then proceed when it is safe to do so

true

can you travel across private property to avoid an official signal or traffic sign

no

when are broken yellow lines used on streets and highways

on a two-way street

When are broken white lines (dashes) used on streets and highways?

on a one-way or highway having more than one lane of traffic moving in the same direction.

a single solid yellow line on your side of the center line on a two-lane pavement means no passing

true

when there are two or more lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions, what type of center line is used

two solid yellow lines

you may cross a double yellow line only when

to make a left turn into or from any alley, private road, or driveway.

you can never change lanes of traffic without signaling first

true

the law states that turn signals in city areas must be given at least

100 ft before turning

can you use your turn signals to indicate to others that it is all right to pass

no

when approaching a sign that reads "merging traffic" you must

adjust your speed and position to avoid a collision with other vehicles

when passing another vehicle, do not return to the right-hand lane until you can see the headlights of the vehicle you have passed in your rear view mirror

true

when completing a right turn into a multi-lane road, you should complete the turn in the

lane nearest the right-hand curb

when passing a motorcycle, you must use your turn signals and change lanes just like you would when passing a car

true

when there are 2 or more lanes of traffic moving in the same direction, the slower driver should stay in the right hand lane unless passing or making a left turn. the remaining lanes can then be used to ease the flow of traffic, provided traffic movement is not hindered

true

motorcycles are entitled to the same right of way privileges as other vehicles and special attention should be given when they approach an intersection, at railroad crossing, and on bridges

true

All vehicles operating on Illinois roads must be covered by a liability insurance policy

true

you are driving on any highway at night and there is a car coming toward you. you must dim your headlights at least

500 ft before you meet the car

you are coming up behind a vehicle at night. you notice the tail lights. how far away must you dim your lights

300 ft

you are driving on a highway at night and the car approaching you has bright lights on (high beam) it is legal to flash your bright lights on and off to signal the driver to dim the high beam lights

false

are you allowed to use the shoulder of the road to pass anyone

no

In case a tire blows out while you are driving, you should:

grip the steering wheel firmly, do not brake, and reduce speed

if your front wheel slips off the edge of the road while your vehicle is in motion, always

grip the steering wheel firmly, do not accelerate, brake gently, and turn back on the road when it is safe

one a two-lane roadway, you must stop for a school bus flashing its red warning lights and extending its signal arm when

meeting the school bus from either direction, all traffic stops

In cold weather, the bridges may be icy even when the roads are dry

true

If a driver hears or sees an authorized emergency vehicle (police car, fire engine, ambulance) coming from any direction, the driver must always:

pull to the right when it is safe to do so and stop until such vehicle has passed

you are driving and notice ahead a highway truck or maintenance vehicle with a revolving amber light. you must proceed with caution and yield right of way if necessary

true

You are approaching a railroad crossing and the red lights are flashing. you must make a complete stop and proceed only when it is safe to do so

true

You are at a railroad crossing. The crossing gates are down. You may go around if no train is coming.

false

you are approaching a railroad crossing that has no lights or crossing gate. you should slow down when you see the round sign and proceed with caution

true

if you drive in foggy weather, you should turn on the low-beam headlights

true

to prevent skidding (hydroplaning) when driving on wet pavement, always

reduce speed and allow your vehicle to slow down

when driving on a slippery road and your vehicle starts to skid, you should

steer in the direction of the skid

any driver convicted for passing a school bus stopped for children (to receive or unload children) shall be subject to a fine and the following penalty

suspension of driver's license for 90 days

if you get stranded in a winter storm, you should

stay inside of your car and wait

most rear end collisions are caused by "tail-gating"

true

to insure a safe driving distance, use the three second rule

true

if you change your name or name or address, you are required to notify the office of secretary of state within 10 days of writing

true

you are driving and notice a school sign. you are approaching a school zone, with a limit of 20 mph. slow down on school days between hours of 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. when children are present

true

when 2 vehicles on different roadways reach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time, the vehicle on the left should yield to the vehicle on the right

true

the drivers as well as all passengers of a vehicle are required to wear seat belts while driving on IL roadways. violators are subject to the following penalty

a fine plus court costs

when are you permitted to open car doors on the side which traffic is moving

it is legal only if it can be done without interfering with the movement of other traffic

when operating windshield wipers, you must have headlights on

true

you cannot driver a motor vehicle, even if it is borrowed or rented for a short period of time, unless you hold the proper classification of driver's license for that kind and type of vehicle.

true

you are involved in an accident and there is a $1500 or more damages done to property (vehicles or other property) You must

notify the nearest law enforcement agency as soon as possible, have a capable passenger, by law, notify the proper authorities if you are unable to report the accident, submit a written accident report to the Illinois Department of Transportation within 10 days

the greatest factor involved in fatal motor vehicle crashes is

alcohol/drugs

after consuming alcohol, time is the only effective way to remove alcohol from the body

true

Illinois law requires children under age 8 to be secured in a restraining system or seat belt when traveling

anywhere in the vehicle

a person, regardless of age, may not use a cell phone at any time while operating a motor vehicle in a

school zone, maintenance zone, and construction zone

a person may not text while operating a motor vehicle on a roadway unless he/she is parked on the shoulder of a roadway or stopped due to traffic and the vehicle is in park or neutral

true

Illinois drivers are prohibited from test messaging while driving except if you are reporting an emergency situation

true