2024 Illinois Permit Test 2
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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13. A driver must give the right or left turn signal when changing lanes.
Explanation
Drivers must use the appropriate direction turn signal when changing lanes.
14. Illinois law requires that headlights be on when atmospheric conditions require the use of windshield wipers.
Explanation
Illinois law requires that you have your headlights on at any time when you are operating the windshield wipers.
15. Motorcyclists are entitled to use the full width of a traffic lane. A driver should pass a motorcycle the same way a driver would pass another vehicle.
Explanation
Although there may be enough room in the traffic lane for an automobile and a motorcyclist, a vehicle driver should remember that the motorcyclist needs the room to maneuver safely and is entitled to the entire lane. A vehicle driver should not share the lane with motorcyclists.
17. At intersections with a "Yield" sign, you must:
Explanation
At a yield sign, you must slow down or stop, if necessary, and give the right-of-way to crossing or merging vehicles. Yield the right-of-way to any cross traffic that is close enough to cause conflict.
18. 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.
19. When you see this sign, you:
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.
20. Unless authorized to do so, drivers may not break into the line of a funeral procession.
Explanation
If you encounter a funeral procession, you must yield the right-of-way to all vehicles in the procession. You should not drive between vehicles in an organized funeral procession unless directed to do so by a law enforcement officer. It is illegal to join a funeral procession for the purpose of securing the right-of-way or attempting to pass any vehicle in an organized funeral procession, except where a passing lane has been specifically provided.
21. When you approach an octagonal sign, you must:
Explanation
An octagonal (eight-sided) sign always means "Stop." Come to a complete stop, yield to traffic and pedestrians that have the right-of-way, and proceed when the way is clear.
22. This yellow sign means:
Explanation
Some warning signs have a fluorescent yellow-green background. These signs warn of upcoming conditions, including roads with curves and sharp turns.
23. When you see a flashing yellow light at an intersection, you should:
Explanation
A flashing yellow light at an intersection indicates that drivers should slow to a safe and reasonable speed and proceed with caution.
24. Drivers may not pass a school bus when its red lights are flashing.
Explanation
