Illinois Driver Ed Final Exam
1. When passing another vehicle, a driver should wait until the entire car the driver just passed is visible in the rearview mirror before turning back into the right-hand lane.
True
2. After making a proper 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.
True
3. How should a driver process if within an intersection waiting to make a left turn and the traffic signal light turns red?
b. Yield to oncoming traffic and complete the turn.
4. When on a two-lane roadway, drivers must stop their vehicles when approaching a stopped school bus with its red warning lights flashing and its stop signal arm extended.
True
5. 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.
True
6. What is the penalty for being convicted of illegally passing a stopped school bus?
a. A suspension of driving privileges.
7. A driver may pass another vehicle by driving on the shoulder of the road.
False
8. It is permissible to make a right turn against a red-signal light after stopping and yielding to other vehicles and pedestrians.
True
9. A driver must give the right- or left-turn signal when changing lanes.
True
10. In urban areas, drivers moving out of an alley, building, private road or driveway need not come to a complete stop before entering the roadway if the roadway is clear of traffic.
False
11. For what distance should a continuous turn signal be given when making a left of right turn in a business or residential district?
c. Not less than 100 feet before turning.
12. A driver may proceed immediately when waiting at an intersection and the traffic signal light turns green.
False
13. What should drivers do when approaching a construction area?
b. Slow down, stop all wireless telephone communications and yield the right of way.
14. Drivers must yield to pedestrians in an unmarked crosswalk.
True
15. It is legal for anyone to talk on the phone if using a hands-free device while driving, unless under age 19.
True
16. Speed should be reduced below the posted speed limit for which of the following reasons?
a. Driver is driving in unfavorable weather conditions and/or Driver is approaching and crossing an intersection.
17. Slow vehicles should use the left-hand lane except when passing or making a left turn.
False
18. When must a driver slow down for a school zone?
a. On school days between 6:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. when children are present and signs are posted.
19. 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.
True
20. It is permissible to pass on a two-lane, two-way roadway within 100 feet of an intersection or railroad crossing.
False
21. 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.
True
22. Unless authorized to do so, drivers may not break into the line of a funeral procession.
True
23. After being pulled over by law enforcement, a driver should immediately exit the vehicle and quickly approach the officer’s squad car.
False
24. If drivers need to obtain insurance or vehicle registration information from the glove box, they should inform the police officer before doing so.
True
25. . All vehicles are required to stop within how many feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing when a train is approaching?
a. Between 15 and 50 feet.
26. 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.
True
27. 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.
False
28. 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.
True
1. When motorists are turning right and a bicyclist is approaching on the right, they should let the bicyclist go through the intersection first before making a right turn.
True
2. A driver does not need to allow as much distance when following a motorcycle as when following a car.
False
3. Motorcyclists are entitled to use the full width of a traffic lane; therefore, a driver should pass a motorcycle the same way a driver would pass another vehicle.
True
4. When following a truck at night, it is important for drivers to dim their vehicle’s headlights.
True
5. When approaching a disabled pedestrian using a guide dog, white cane or other assistive device, a driver should yield the right of way.
True
6. When opening your driver’s side door in a road with oncoming vehicle and bicycle traffic, you should:
Open the vehicle door by reaching across with your right hand to get a better view of the vehicle and bicycle traffic approaching from behind or open the vehicle door only when it does not interfere with the vehicle and bicycle traffic approaching from behind.
1. A merge sign means drivers should be prepared to change lanes or allow other traffic to come into their lane.
True
2. When approaching a stop sign that is not marked by a crosswalk, drivers should stop their vehicles before entering the intersection.
True
3. An orange sign means drivers should be alert, adjust their speed and be prepared to stop if necessary.
True
4. A driver approaching a vehicle with a slow-moving vehicle sign should slow down and only pass when safe and legal to do so.
True
5. When approaching a railroad crossing sign, a driver should slow down, look and stop if necessary.
True
6. A diamond-shaped sign warns drivers of possible hazards.
True
1. The road surface of a bridge may be dangerous in winter because it may remain icy after the rest of the roadway is clear.
True
2. If driving in fog, a driver should turn on the high-beam headlights to increase the field of vision.
False
3. Most rear-end crashes are caused by the vehicle in back following too closely.
True
4. The three-second rule helps the driver determine a safe following distance.
True
5. If a vehicle starts to skid on water (hydroplane), the driver should quickly apply the brakes.
False
6. If the front right wheel of a vehicle runs off the pavement, a driver should ease off the accelerator, brake gently and steer back onto the pavement.
True
7. Drivers who become stranded in blizzard conditions should remain in their vehicles.
True
8. When experiencing a tire blowout, the driver should apply the brakes quickly and pull off the roadway to check the tire.
False
9. If a vehicle starts to skid, the driver should ease off the gas pedal or brakes and steer in the opposite direction of the skid.
False
10. Illinois law requires that headlights be on when atmospheric conditions require the use of windshield wipers.
True
1. When passing another vehicle, a driver should wait until the entire car the driver just passed is visible in the rearview mirror before turning back into the right-hand lane.
True
2. After making a proper 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.
True
3. How should a driver process if within an intersection waiting to make a left turn and the traffic signal light turns red?
b. Yield to oncoming traffic and complete the turn.
4. When on a two-lane roadway, drivers must stop their vehicles when approaching a stopped school bus with its red warning lights flashing and its stop signal arm extended.
True
5. 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.
True
6. What is the penalty for being convicted of illegally passing a stopped school bus?
a. A suspension of driving privileges.
7. A driver may pass another vehicle by driving on the shoulder of the road.
False
8. It is permissible to make a right turn against a red-signal light after stopping and yielding to other vehicles and pedestrians.
True
9. A driver must give the right- or left-turn signal when changing lanes.
True
10. In urban areas, drivers moving out of an alley, building, private road or driveway need not come to a complete stop before entering the roadway if the roadway is clear of traffic.
False
11. For what distance should a continuous turn signal be given when making a left of right turn in a business or residential district?
c. Not less than 100 feet before turning.
12. A driver may proceed immediately when waiting at an intersection and the traffic signal light turns green.
False
13. What should drivers do when approaching a construction area?
b. Slow down, stop all wireless telephone communications and yield the right of way.
14. Drivers must yield to pedestrians in an unmarked crosswalk.
True
15. It is legal for anyone to talk on the phone if using a hands-free device while driving, unless under age 19.
True
16. Speed should be reduced below the posted speed limit for which of the following reasons?
a. Driver is driving in unfavorable weather conditions and/or Driver is approaching and crossing an intersection.
17. Slow vehicles should use the left-hand lane except when passing or making a left turn.
False
18. When must a driver slow down for a school zone?
a. On school days between 6:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. when children are present and signs are posted.
19. 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.
True
20. It is permissible to pass on a two-lane, two-way roadway within 100 feet of an intersection or railroad crossing.
False
21. 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.
True
22. Unless authorized to do so, drivers may not break into the line of a funeral procession.
True
23. After being pulled over by law enforcement, a driver should immediately exit the vehicle and quickly approach the officer’s squad car.
False
24. If drivers need to obtain insurance or vehicle registration information from the glove box, they should inform the police officer before doing so.
True
25. . All vehicles are required to stop within how many feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing when a train is approaching?
a. Between 15 and 50 feet.
26. 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.
True
27. 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.
False
28. 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.
True
1. When motorists are turning right and a bicyclist is approaching on the right, they should let the bicyclist go through the intersection first before making a right turn.
True
2. A driver does not need to allow as much distance when following a motorcycle as when following a car.
False
3. Motorcyclists are entitled to use the full width of a traffic lane; therefore, a driver should pass a motorcycle the same way a driver would pass another vehicle.
True
4. When following a truck at night, it is important for drivers to dim their vehicle’s headlights.
True
5. When approaching a disabled pedestrian using a guide dog, white cane or other assistive device, a driver should yield the right of way.
True
6. When opening your driver’s side door in a road with oncoming vehicle and bicycle traffic, you should:
Open the vehicle door by reaching across with your right hand to get a better view of the vehicle and bicycle traffic approaching from behind or open the vehicle door only when it does not interfere with the vehicle and bicycle traffic approaching from behind.
1. A merge sign means drivers should be prepared to change lanes or allow other traffic to come into their lane.
True
2. When approaching a stop sign that is not marked by a crosswalk, drivers should stop their vehicles before entering the intersection.
True
3. An orange sign means drivers should be alert, adjust their speed and be prepared to stop if necessary.
True
4. A driver approaching a vehicle with a slow-moving vehicle sign should slow down and only pass when safe and legal to do so.
True
5. When approaching a railroad crossing sign, a driver should slow down, look and stop if necessary.
True
6. A diamond-shaped sign warns drivers of possible hazards.
True
1. The road surface of a bridge may be dangerous in winter because it may remain icy after the rest of the roadway is clear.
True
2. If driving in fog, a driver should turn on the high-beam headlights to increase the field of vision.
False
3. Most rear-end crashes are caused by the vehicle in back following too closely.
True
4. The three-second rule helps the driver determine a safe following distance.
True
5. If a vehicle starts to skid on water (hydroplane), the driver should quickly apply the brakes.
False
6. If the front right wheel of a vehicle runs off the pavement, a driver should ease off the accelerator, brake gently and steer back onto the pavement.
True
7. Drivers who become stranded in blizzard conditions should remain in their vehicles.
True
8. When experiencing a tire blowout, the driver should apply the brakes quickly and pull off the roadway to check the tire.
False
9. If a vehicle starts to skid, the driver should ease off the gas pedal or brakes and steer in the opposite direction of the skid.
False
10. Illinois law requires that headlights be on when atmospheric conditions require the use of windshield wipers.
True
