Take Illinois Permit Test Practice Questions - Illinois Driver License Written Knowledge Test Exam

QUESTION 1 / 25

What is the shape of a stop sign in Illinois?

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ATriangle✓BOctagon (eight sides)✓CDiamond✓DRound✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

What does a red traffic signal mean?

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ASlow down and proceed with caution✓BStop completely and remain stopped until the light turns green✓CStop only if pedestrians are present✓DYield to oncoming traffic, then continue✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

A yellow traffic signal light means:

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ASpeed up to clear the intersection before the light turns red✓BThe light is about to turn red; stop if you can do so safely✓CStop and wait for a green light before moving✓DThe signal is out of service; treat it as a stop sign✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign generally indicate?

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AA regulatory law you must obey✓BA warning of a hazard or change in road conditions ahead✓CA destination or route guide✓DA school zone only✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

An orange sign in a work area means:

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AA scenic point of interest is ahead✓BConstruction, maintenance, or a work zone is ahead✓CA recreational area is ahead✓DA hospital is nearby✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

What does a flashing red traffic signal mean?

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AProceed without stopping✓BCome to a complete stop, then proceed when it is safe✓CSlow down but do not stop✓DThe intersection is closed✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

A flashing yellow traffic signal means:

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AStop completely before entering the intersection✓BSlow down and proceed through the intersection with caution✓CThe signal is broken and should be ignored✓DYield only to pedestrians✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

What does a solid yellow line on your side of the center of a two-way road mean?

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APassing is allowed at any time✓BPassing is not permitted from your side of the road✓CThe road is one-way✓DYou may park along the line✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

White lane lines on a roadway are used to:

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ASeparate traffic moving in opposite directions✓BSeparate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction✓CMark the edge of a railroad crossing✓DIndicate a no-parking zone✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

A triangular sign pointing downward means:

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AStop✓BYield the right-of-way✓CDo not enter✓DNo U-turn✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

A round sign with a black X and the letters RXR warns of:

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AA road junction ahead✓BA railroad crossing ahead✓CA hospital ahead✓DA rest area ahead✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

What color are signs that give directions, distances, and destinations?

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ARed✓BGreen✓CYellow✓DOrange✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

A pennant-shaped sign (a sideways triangle pointing right) posted on the left side of the road means:

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AEnd of a no-passing zone✓BNo-passing zone ahead✓CSlow-moving vehicle ahead✓DDetour ahead✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

A five-sided (pentagon-shaped) sign indicates:

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AA railroad crossing✓BA school zone or school crossing✓CA hospital✓DA merging lane✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

A solid white line along the right edge of the road marks:

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AThe center of the roadway✓BThe right edge of the traveled roadway✓CA passing zone✓DA bicycle-only lane✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

What should you do when you approach a steady green traffic signal?

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AStop and wait for further instructions✓BProceed if the intersection is clear, yielding to pedestrians and vehicles already in the intersection✓CSpeed up to clear the intersection quickly✓DStop and check for cross traffic before going✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

A green arrow shown with a traffic signal means:

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AYou may proceed in the direction of the arrow, after yielding to pedestrians and vehicles in the intersection✓BYou must stop and wait for a solid green light✓COncoming traffic also has a green light✓DThe arrow is a warning to slow down✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

Two solid yellow lines in the center of the road mean:

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APassing is allowed for both directions✓BPassing is prohibited for traffic in both directions✓CThe road becomes one-way ahead✓DYou may make a U-turn at any point✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

A red and white triangular sign means:

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AStop✓BYield✓CDo not enter✓DWrong way✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

What does a blue traffic sign typically indicate?

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AA hazard or warning ahead✓BMotorist services such as gas, food, lodging, and hospitals✓CA construction zone✓DA regulatory speed limit✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

When a school bus is stopped on a two-lane road with its red lights flashing and stop arm extended, drivers approaching from both directions must:

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ASlow down and pass carefully✓BStop and remain stopped until the lights stop flashing and the stop arm is withdrawn✓CStop only if children are visible✓DContinue if no children are crossing✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

When a school bus on a roadway divided by a physical median or barrier stops with its red lights flashing, drivers traveling on the OPPOSITE side of the divided highway must:

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AStop and wait until the bus moves✓BNot stop, but continue with caution✓CPull off the road completely✓DReverse to a safe distance✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

Under Illinois law, the maximum speed limit on a rural interstate highway is generally:

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A55 mph✓B65 mph✓C70 mph✓D75 mph✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

In Illinois, unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in an urban district is:

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A20 mph✓B25 mph✓C30 mph✓D40 mph✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

In an Illinois school zone, the speed limit is 20 mph:

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AAt all times, day and night✓BOn school days between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. when children are present and signs are posted✓COnly on weekends✓DOnly during summer break✓