Flashcards DGN Driver Education: Permit Test | Quizlet

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True or False. Cellphone use while driving is permitted as long as the driver is using a hands-free device.

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True or False. In order to obtain court supervision for a traffic violation, a minor must appear in court with a parent/legal guardian.

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True or False. A parent or legal guardian may request that the driver's license of a minor be canceled at any time prior to age 18.

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True or False. 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.

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True or False. After making a complete stop and yielding to traffic or pedestrians within the intersection, it is permissible for drivers on a one-way street to turn left at a red light onto another one-way street that moves traffic to the left.

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True or False. When on a two-lane roadway, a driver must stop their vehicle when approaching a stopped school bus with its red warning lights flashing and stop signal arm extended.

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True or False. 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.

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True or False. Your driving privileges will be suspended if you are convicted of illegally passing a school bus.

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True or False. A driver may pass another vehicle by driving on the shoulder of the road.

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True or False. It is permissible to make a right turn against a red signal light after stopping and yielding to other vehicles and pedestrians.

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True or False. A driver must give the right or left turn signal when changing lanes.

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True or False. In urban areas, drivers moving out of an alley, building, private road or roadway to not need to come to a complete stop before entering the roadway if the roadway is clear of traffic.

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True or False. 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.

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True or False. Drivers are not required to yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk.

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True or False. It is permissible for anyone to wear a headset while driving.

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True or False. Slow vehicles should use the right-hand lane except when passing or making a left turn.

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True or False. 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.

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True or False. It is permissible to pass on a two-lane, two-way roadway within 100 feet of an intersection or railroad crossing.

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True or False. 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

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True or False. Unless authorized to do so, drivers may not break into the line of a funeral procession.

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True or False. When a motorist is turning right and bicyclist is approaching on the right, the motorist must allow the bicyclist to go through the intersections first before making the turn.

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True or False. A driver does not need to allow as much distance when following a motorcycle as when following a car.

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True or False. 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.

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True or False. When following a vehicle at night, it is important to dim your high beams.

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True or False. When approaching a disabled pedestrian using a guide dog, white cane, or other assistive device, a driver should yield the right-of-way.

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True or False. 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.

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True or False. Alcohol is the single greatest factor in fatal motor vehicle crashes.

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True or False. If a driver is arrested for DUI and refuses to submit to testing, driving privileges will be suspended for three months.

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True or False. 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.

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True or False. It is illegal for persons under age 21 to drive with any trace of alcohol or drugs in their system.

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True or False. 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).

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True or False. 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 law with the Secretary of State's office.

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True or False. 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.

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True or False. Driving privileges may be revoked for giving false information to the Secretary of State.

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True or False. 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.

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True or False. Drivers may pass on a two-lane roadway marked with a single solid yellow line on their side of the center line.

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True or False. A railroad crossing sign should be treated the same as a yield sign.

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True or False. 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.

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True or False. 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.

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True or False. 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.

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True or False. The road surface of a bridge may be dangerous in winter due to becoming icy while the rest of the roadway remains clear.

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True or False. When driving in fog, a driver should turn on the high-beam headlights to increase the field of vision.

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True or False. Most rear-end collisions are caused by the vehicle in back following too closely.

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True or False. The three-second rule helps the driver determine a safe following distance.

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True or False. If a vehicle starts to skid on water (hydroplane), the driver should quickly apply the brakes.

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True or False. 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.

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True or False. A driver who becomes stranded in blizzard conditions should remain in their vehicle.

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True or False. When experiencing a tire blowout, the driver should immediately apply the brakes and quickly pull of the side of the road.

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True or False. If a vehicle starts to skid, the driver should apply the brakes and steer in the opposite direction of the skid.

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True or False. Illinois law requires that headlights be on when atmospheric conditions require the use of windshield wipers.

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True or False. After being pulled over by law enforcement, a driver should immediately exit the vehicle and quickly approach the officer's squad car.

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True or False. Taillights are not required to be illuminated after dark.

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True or False. Your car must have a horn that can be heard from a distance of 200 feet.

B) Yield to oncoming traffic and complete the turn.

How should a driver proceed if within an intersection waiting to make a left turn and the traffic signal 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.

C) Not less than 100 feet before turning.

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.

B) Slow down, stop all wireless telephone communications and yield the right-of-way.

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.

C) Both of the above.

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.

A) On school days between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. when children are present and signs are posted.

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.

B) Time.

What is the only effective way to remove alcohol from the body? A) Strong coffee. B) Time. C) Cold shower.

A) Come to a full stop and yield the right-of-way before entering the intersection.

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.

A) Between 15 and 50 feet.

All vehicles are required to stop with 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.

C) 500 feet.

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.