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What is the most common cause of rear-end collisions?

The vehicle in back following too closely.

What should you do when facing a traffic light that shows both a red light and a green arrow?

You may proceed in the direction of the arrow with caution.

What is the single greatest factor in fatal motor vehicle accidents?

Alcohol.

What should you do if one of your tires has a blowout?

Grip the steering wheel firmly, take your foot off the gas, and let the vehicle slow down before you drive onto the shoulder.

If convicted of passing a school bus discharging passengers, what may happen to your driver's license?

You may lose your driver's license for at least three months.

Are you required to yield the right of way to any authorized vehicle?

True.

Why may the road surface of a bridge be dangerous in winter?

There may be ice on bridges even when the pavement is clear.

What does Illinois law require for children under age 6 in a motor vehicle?

They must be secured by a restraining system or seat belt anywhere in the car.

When are headlights required to be used?

From dusk to dawn, during periods of poor visibility, and when windshield wipers are in use.

What happens to your driver's license if you: take a chemical test and register an amount of alcohol above the legal limit of 0.08%, take a chemical test and register any trace of controlled substance OR refuse to take a chemical test after a DUI arrest?

Your license will be suspended.

For what reasons may your driving privileges be revoked?

Leaving the scene of an accident with injury, drag racing, or driving under the influence.

If you are 17 and driving after curfew, who must accompany you?

A parent, legal guardian, or someone 18 years or older.

What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid on water?

Take your foot off the gas and let your vehicle slow down.

When making a left or right turn, how far in advance must you signal?

Not less than 100 feet before turning.

Do motorcycles have the same right of way privileges as other vehicles? Should special observance be given to motorcycles when they approach an intersection, railroad crossing, bridge or when bad weather occurs?

True.

When passing a motorcycle, what is the correct procedure?

Do not pass in the same lane, change lanes and pass as you would another vehicle.

What must you do when a school bus is stopped on a two lane OR four lane highway and has its red lights flashing with its stop signal arm extended?

Stop if meeting or overtaking the bus on a two-lane highway. You do not need to stop if you are traveling on a four lane highway in the opposite direction of a school bus, but should drive cautiously. You do not always need to stop when meeting a school bus on a roadway with four or more lanes if at least two lanes of traffic travel in the opposite direction.

Is it legal to pass a vehicle on the shoulder of the road?

False.

What is needed to reinstate full driving privileges after a DUI revocation?

Submit to an assessment of alcohol use and attend a remedial or rehab program. Carry high-risk insurance for three years. Wait a minimum of one year.

When should low-beam headlights be turned on during foggy weather?

When driving at a speed that allows you to stop within your field of vision.

What should you do when approaching an intersection with a green light?

Yield the right of way to any person or vehicles in the intersection.

What should you do when passing another vehicle?

Do not cut back into the right lane until you can see the car you passed in your rearview mirror.

Is it unlawful to leave the roadway to avoid an official traffic control device?

True.

What does a flashing red traffic signal mean?

Exactly the same as a stop sign.

For what reasons must you wear a seat belt in a motor vehicle?

The driver and front passenger, aged 6 and above, are required to wear one.

Many intersection accidents occur because drivers fail to slow down and look carefully to the left and right before entering the intersection.

True.

How soon should you proceed when there are flashing signals at a railroad crossing and the train clears the crossing?

After you check to make sure another train is not approaching on another track.

What should you do when an authorized emergency vehicle that is using its siren and flashing light approaches your vehicle?

Pull over to the right hand edge of the highway and stop if possible.

If the operator does not hold a valid driver’s license that is properly classified for a specific kind and type of vehicle, what should they NOT do?

They are not allowed to drive the vehicle without the proper license.

What must Illinois resident always be sure to complete for their vehicle?

Insure their vehicles for liability. Carry proof of insurance. Produce proof of insurance when stopped for a traffic violation.

What must you do when you come to a stop sign?

You must stop your vehicle at a marked stop line, crosswalk, or before the intersection if no crosswalk.

What must a driver moving out of an alley, private road, or driveway within an urban area do?

Stop before reaching the sidewalk and yield to the pedestrians and vehicles.

What does it mean when a two-lane pavement is marked with a single, solid yellow line on your side of the center line?

You must NOT cross the yellow line to pass another vehicle.

Drivers are NOT permitted to wear headsets or have a television from the drivers seat.

True.

What will help if you refuse to submit to a chemical test?

You will receive a driver’s license suspension for 6 months on first offense. Will receive a driver’s license suspension for 36 months for second or more refusals within a 5 year period. May have this used as evidence against them in court if charged with a DUI.

When headlights are required, when should your bright lights be dimmed?

At least 500 feet before meeting and 300 feet before overtaking another vehicle.

What should you do when driving along the highway and the front wheel of your vehicle runs off the pavement?

Grasp the steering wheel tightly and take your foot off the gas.

When a right turn against a red signal light is allowed, the proper way to make the turn is to?

Stop, give the right of way to any person or car within the intersection, then make your turn.

What should you do if you approach a railroad grade crossing that does not have any warning system?

Look, listen, slow down in case you have to stop.

When passing another vehicle, at what point should you cut back into the right lane?

When you can see the car you passed in your rearview mirror.

What should you do when driving on a slippery road and the rear end of the vehicle starts to ski?

Turn the front wheels in the direction of the skid.