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.. 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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25. "No zones" are areas around trucks where cars:

Explanation
"No zones" are areas around trucks or buses in which cars disappear into the larger vehicle's blind spots. "No zones" can also be defined as areas in which cars are so close to the larger vehicle that they restrict the truck or bus driver’s ability to stop and maneuver safely. A car being in a "No zone" greatly increases the potential for a crash.

26. This sign means:

illinois-stop ahead
Explanation
This sign indicates that a stop sign is ahead.

27. If a traffic light shows both a red light and a green arrow, a driver may not turn in the direction of the arrow until the red light has changed.

Explanation
After yielding the right-of-way to traffic within an intersection or crosswalk, a driver may go in the direction a green arrow is pointing, regardless of other lights present.

28. You drive defensively when you:

Explanation
You are driving defensively when you are looking down the road for potential hazards. Constantly staring at the road directly in front of your vehicle is dangerous. As you scan ahead, be alert to vehicles around you.

29. This sign means:

connecticut-no u turn
Explanation
This sign indicates that U-turns are prohibited. You may see a sign like this at an intersection that commonly has oncoming traffic.

30. This sign means:

tennessee-yield ahead
Explanation
This sign indicates that there is a yield sign ahead. You should begin to slow down when you see this warning sign.

31. If arrested with a blood-alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or more, an individual's driving privileges will be suspended for at least six months.

Explanation
If a chemical test reveals a driver's blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to be 0.08 percent or higher, their driving privileges will be suspended for six months.

32. This sign means:

tennessee-railroad crossing
Explanation
A round sign always indicates that you are approaching a railroad crossing.

33. You are approaching an intersection with a steady yellow traffic light. If you have not already entered the intersection, you should:

Explanation
When a steady yellow light appears on a traffic signal, you should prepare to stop. If you are already within the intersection, you should clear the intersection as quickly as possible.

34. What should drivers do when approaching a construction area?

Explanation
When approaching a highway construction or maintenance area, Illinois law requires motorists to slow down, discontinue wireless/cellphone use (unless using a hands-free device), yield to any authorized vehicles or workers in the area, change to a lane away from the workers when possible, and proceed with caution.

35. A teen driver is allowed only two passengers under age 20 in the vehicle during the first 12 months of licensing.

Explanation
During the Initial Licensing Phase (for drivers ages 16 and 17), the number of a vehicle's passengers is limited to one person under age 20 for the first 12 months a driver has a license, unless the passenger(s) is/are a sibling, step-sibling, child, or stepchild of the driver.
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