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Illinois Driving Permit Practice Test
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QUESTION 1 / 25
What should you do if another driver is tailgating you?
Choose one answer below.
A
Accelerate to get away from them
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B
Change lanes or slow down to let them pass
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C
Stop suddenly to teach them a lesson
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D
Ignore them and keep driving
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QUESTION 2 / 25
What is a potential consequence of having a BAC over 0.00% for a driver under 21?
Choose one answer below.
A
No penalty
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B
Fine and community service
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C
Suspension of driving privileges
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D
Both B and C
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QUESTION 3 / 25
What does a road sign stating "two-way traffic" mean for the driver?
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A
Merging lanes
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B
Road curves right ahead
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C
Road turns to the right
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D
Road curves right
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QUESTION 4 / 25
What should you do before driving in inclement weather?
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase speed to get through quickly
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B
Reduce speed and increase following distance
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C
Turn on your high beams
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D
Ignore the conditions and drive normally
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QUESTION 5 / 25
What should be checked regularly to ensure safe driving conditions?
Choose one answer below.
A
Tire pressure and tread depth
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B
Interior cleanliness of the car
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C
Color of the vehicle paint
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D
Type of oil used in the engine
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QUESTION 6 / 25
What equipment must all vehicles have when driven on public roads?
Choose one answer below.
A
Air conditioning and radio
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B
Windshield wipers and defrosters
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C
Working headlights, taillights, brake lights, and turn signals
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D
Seat belts and emergency flares
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QUESTION 7 / 25
What is the minimum age to obtain a provisional driving license in Illinois?
Choose one answer below.
A
16 years old
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B
15 years old
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C
17 years old
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D
18 years old
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QUESTION 8 / 25
What is the appropriate action to take when you have a flat tire while driving?
Choose one answer below.
A
Accelerate to a safe location
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B
Slowly reduce speed and steer to a safe location
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C
Turn on your hazard lights and stop immediately
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D
Change the tire on the road without moving
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QUESTION 9 / 25
What should you do if you see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights?
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up to pass it
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B
Pull over to the right and stop
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C
Maintain your speed and continue driving
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D
Make a U-turn and avoid the area
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QUESTION 10 / 25
How far must you park from a fire hydrant?
Choose one answer below.
A
At least 10 feet
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B
At least 15 feet
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C
At least 20 feet
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D
At least 25 feet
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QUESTION 11 / 25
What is the distance you must park from a fire hydrant?
Choose one answer below.
A
10 feet
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B
15 feet
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C
20 feet
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D
25 feet
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QUESTION 12 / 25
Approximately how much does it cost to obtain a learner's permit in Illinois?
Choose one answer below.
A
About $10
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B
About $20
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C
About $30
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D
About $50
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QUESTION 13 / 25
What is required to pass the written portion of the Illinois driving permit test?
Choose one answer below.
A
score of 70% or higher
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B
score of 75% or higher
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C
score of 80% or higher
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D
score of 85% or higher
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QUESTION 14 / 25
How do you safely change lanes?
Choose one answer below.
A
Check mirrors and accelerate
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B
Signal and check blind spots
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C
Stop and look
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D
Check mirrors, signal, and check blind spots
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QUESTION 15 / 25
How should you drive in heavy fog for safety?
Choose one answer below.
A
Use high beam headlights and speed up
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B
Use low beam headlights and reduce speed
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C
Drive with no lights on
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D
Follow closely behind the vehicle in front of you
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QUESTION 16 / 25
What action should you take if your vehicle starts to skid?
Choose one answer below.
A
Steer sharply in the opposite direction
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B
Brake hard to stop the skid
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C
Release the accelerator and steer gently
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D
Turn your wheel fully to the right
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QUESTION 17 / 25
What should you use to measure your tire tread depth?
Choose one answer below.
A
quarter
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B
ruler
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C
penny
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D
tire depth gauge
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QUESTION 18 / 25
What should you do if an emergency vehicle approaches you with its lights flashing?
Choose one answer below.
A
Continue driving at the same speed
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B
Pull over to the right and stop
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C
Speed up to move out of the way
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D
Ignore the vehicle and keep driving
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QUESTION 19 / 25
What is a safe way to pass a cyclist on the road?
Choose one answer below.
A
Honk your horn to alert them
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B
Leave a minimum of 3 feet of distance
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C
Pass closely to reduce speed
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D
Cross into oncoming traffic lanes
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QUESTION 20 / 25
What should you do when an emergency vehicle approaches using its siren and lights?
Choose one answer below.
A
Continue driving at the same speed
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B
Change lanes to the left
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C
Immediately pull to the right
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D
Stop wherever you are
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QUESTION 21 / 25
Is it legal to leave the roadway and travel across private property to avoid an official traffic control device?
Choose one answer below.
A
No
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B
Yes
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C
Sometimes, if necessary
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D
Only during emergencies
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QUESTION 22 / 25
What is the recommended safe following distance behind another vehicle?
Choose one answer below.
A
At least 1 second
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B
At least 2 seconds
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C
At least 3 seconds
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D
At least 4 seconds
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QUESTION 23 / 25
In which situation is it illegal to use your phone while driving?
Choose one answer below.
A
When using a hands-free device
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B
When the vehicle is stopped at a traffic light
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C
When holding the phone to your ear
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D
When taking a personal call
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QUESTION 24 / 25
When can you legally pass a school bus on the opposite side of the street?
Choose one answer below.
A
When it is dropping off children
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B
Only when it is not loading or unloading children
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C
Always, as long as the speed limit is followed
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D
When you signal and the lane is clear
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QUESTION 25 / 25
When is it required to yield to oncoming traffic?
Choose one answer below.
A
When making a left turn at an intersection
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B
When approaching a yield sign
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C
When merging onto a highway
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D
When driving in a roundabout
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