2024 Illinois Permit Test 3
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. Slow vehicles should use the left-hand lane, except when passing or making a left turn.
Explanation
Slow vehicles must use the right-hand lane, except when passing or making a left turn.
14. This road sign means:
Explanation
Regulatory signs provide notice to road users of traffic laws that must be obeyed. This sign tells drivers that it is prohibited to make a U-turn.
15. Motorists are not required to yield to pedestrians if they are walking against the traffic light.
Explanation
You must always yield the right-of-way to pedestrians. Be aware of the possibility that pedestrians may misjudge traffic signals and cross against a light.
16. Blind spots are:
Explanation
When changing lanes, look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move. Check for obstructions near the rear corners of your vehicle. These areas are called “blind spots” because you cannot see them by using your mirrors.
17. What does this road sign mean?
Explanation
This sign indicates that the road may be slippery when wet. Exercise caution when driving on a slippery road.
18. This sign means:
Explanation
Orange, diamond-shaped signs are used to mark construction, maintenance, survey, and utility work areas. These signs help direct drivers and pedestrians safely through dangerous zones. Fines for traffic convictions may double in areas marked by these signs.
19. This sign indicates:
Explanation
This is a low clearance warning sign. It indicates the distance from the road surface to the bottom of a bridge or overpass (in this case, 12 feet, 6 inches).
20. At a crosswalk:
Explanation
Pedestrians have the right-of-way at street crossings but must obey traffic control signals. Where a traffic signal is not present, vehicles must stop for pedestrians in a crosswalk, whether it is marked or unmarked.
21. You may cross double yellow lines to pass another vehicle if the:
Explanation
A broken yellow line in the center of the road indicates that traffic next to the broken yellow line may pass, if it is safe to do so.
22. What message will be found on this yellow pennant-shaped sign?
Explanation
Pennant-shaped yellow signs like this are used to indicate a no passing zone.
23. 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.
24. Any amount of alcohol in the blood may affect a driver's:
Explanation
