2025 Illinois Permit Test 15

The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Illinois. Each permit practice test question has three answer.. Read More

The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Illinois. Each permit practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for Illinois please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/illinois/car.

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1. The first thing that alcohol effects is:

Explanation
Alcohol reduces all of the important abilities you need to drive safely. Alcohol goes from your stomach to your blood, then from your blood to all other parts of your body. Alcohol affects the areas of your brain that control judgment and skill.

2. It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of:

Explanation
For drivers age 21 or older, it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 percent or higher. Driving while under the influence of alcohol is not only illegal, but dangerous.

3. When you see this sign, you:

california-railroad crossing
Explanation
This sign indicates that you are approaching a railroad crossing. You must look, listen, slow down, and prepare to stop. Wait for any trains to pass before you proceed.

4. What message will be found on a red octagon-shaped sign?

tennessee-stop empty
Explanation
An octagonal (eight-sided) sign always means "stop." You must always come to a complete stop at this sign.

5. When changing lanes, you should never:

Explanation
When changing lanes, you must be sure that there are no vehicles in the space you want to enter. Check for other vehicles behind and to the side of your vehicle by checking your mirrors and blind spots. Always use the proper turn signal before changing lanes to allow surrounding vehicles time to react to your movements.

6. This road sign means:

georgia-sharp turn right
Explanation
Warning signs are usually yellow with black markings. This sign indicates that the road ahead will turn sharply to the right and then sharply to the left.

7. This yellow sign means:

arizona-sharp right turn
Explanation
Some warning signs have a fluorescent yellow-green background. These signs warn of upcoming conditions, including roads with curves and sharp turns.

8. If your car becomes disabled while on the highway, you should:

Explanation
If your vehicle becomes disabled, you must (if possible) park with all four wheels off of the main-traveled portion of the road.

9. 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.

Explanation
It is permissible to make a left turn at a red light when turning from a one-way street onto another one-way street that has traffic moving to the left. Before turning, you must come to a complete stop and yield the right-of-way to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.

10. This road sign means:

georgia-do not enter
Explanation
This sign marks a one-way road, entrance, or exit. If you are facing this sign, traffic is coming toward you. Turn around if you are driving toward this sign.

11. This road sign means:

maryland-intersection
Explanation
Warning signs provide notice to road users of a situation that might not be readily apparent and are usually yellow with black markings. This sign warns drivers of an upcoming intersection so they may prepare for potential traffic or prepare to turn.

12. Prior to entering a curve:

Explanation
You may drive more slowly than the posted speed limit, based on road conditions, but it is illegal to drive any faster than the posted speed limit. Some conditions which require reduced speed for safety include approaching curves or hills where visibility is limited, driving on slippery roads, and driving on roads where animals and pedestrians are present.
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