Illinois Rules of The Road Chapter 5: Sharing the Road

Pedestrians

Always yield in crosswalks (marked or unmarked)

Be alert for them in school zones, residential areas, and intersections

Stop when a school crossing guard or signal indicates

Use extra caution at night or at low visibility

Children

Can be unpredictable

Slow down near schools, parks, and residential neighborhoods

Stop when a school bus displays flashing red lights and an extended stop arm

Motorcycles

Harder to see and may swerve or stop faster

Allow them a full lane

Signal lane changes and turns well in advance

Be extra cautious at left turns and intersections

Autocycles

Drivers must wear seatbelts

Treated like motorcycles in traffic laws

Bicyclists

Same rights and responsibilities as drivers

Must:

• Yield when turning

• Keep at least 3 feet of space when passing

• Not drive or park in bike lanes

May ride on roads, shoulders, marked lanes

Be cautious of hand signals and sudden movements

Scooters and Mopeds

Must follow traffic rules

May not be allowed on some roads with high speed limits

Must use appropriate signals and safety gear

Large Vehicles

Have blind spots, longer stopping distance, and wider turns

Avoid “no zones” (blind spots on all four sides)

Give extra space when merging, stopping, passing

Disabled Vehicles

Slow down or move over for vehicles with hazard lights or emergency triangles

Be cautious of people exiting or working near the vehicle

Low Speed Vehicles

Golf carts, electric vehicles

Only allowed on roads with speed limits under 35 mph

Slow moving vehicles

Marked with orange triangle

Includes farm equipment and animal-drawn vehicles

Only pass when safe and legal