Illinois DMV Written Practice Test | Free Drivers Permit Car Test 12

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1.The best way to avoid hydroplaning is to:

Keep your tires properly maintained.

Slow down when roads are wet or slushy.

Watch out for standing water or puddles.

All of the above.

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2.This road sign means:

You are about to enter a one-way street from the wrong direction.

U-turns are prohibited

You may proceed if the way is clear.

Come to a complete stop before proceeding.

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3.To safely pass a bicycle, you should:

Honk at the bicyclist to let them know you're trying to pass.

Drive in the bicycle lane until you get a chance to pass.

Slow down and give them as much space as possible.

Rush ahead to pull in front of the bicyclist.

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4.You are coming to an intersection and have a green light. Pedestrians are crossing against the red. You should:

Honk your horn.

Speed up and pass in front of the pedestrians.

Stop to let the pedestrians cross safely.

Drive close to the pedestrians and frighten them so they’ll think twice before crossing against a red light

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5.At a four-way stop:

The driver to arrive first has the right-of-way.

The driver to arrive last has the right-of-way.

One driver should continue driving without stopping.

One driver should wave the other drivers ahead.

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6.Which of the following is a safe way to drive through a curve?

Slow down as you enter, speed up as you exit.

Maintain a constant speed throughout the curve.

Speed up as you enter, slow down as you exit.

Stay near the right edge of your lane.

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7.You are turning onto a two-lane road divided by a broken yellow line. You know immediately that:

You are on a two-way road.

You are on a one-way road.

The road is under repair.

You must stay to the left of the broken yellow lines.

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8.You must not drive your vehicle at a speed greater than:

The maximum speed limit.

A speed that is faster than is reasonable and prudent.

A speed that is safe for existing conditions.

All of the above.

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9.This sign is used to warn drivers about:

Upcoming intersections.

Road construction.

An upcoming curve in the road.

Changes in traffic lanes.

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10.A broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line means:

Passing on the left is permitted from either direction.

Passing is permitted from the lane next to the broken line.

Passing is permitted from the lane next to the solid line.

Passing is not allowed from either direction.

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11.What kinds of drugs can affect your driving ability?

Allergy medicine

Marijuana

Cold remedies

All of these choices

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12.When you see or hear an emergency vehicle coming, you should:

Stop immediately and let the vehicle pass.

Drive as far toward the right side of the road as is safe and stop.

Proceed slowly and permit the vehicle to pass.

Keep moving slowly, staying to the right side of the road.

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13.Smoking and preparing to smoke while driving:

Do not affect driving abilities.

Help maintain driver alertness.

Are distracting activities.

Are not distracting activities.

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14.This road sign means:

Roundabout ahead.

No passing zone.

Left turn yield on green.

Traffic signal ahead.

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15.This sign shows one type of:

Right turn.

Intersection.

Lane change.

Road curve.

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16.This sign means:

Four-lane traffic ahead.

Divided highway ahead.

Two-way traffic ahead.

Intersection ahead.

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17.The act of turning your head and checking your blind spot before changing lanes, driving away from a curb, or merging your vehicle into traffic is:

A bad driving habit.

A good driving habit.

Unnecessary.

Not necessary if you use the rearview mirror.

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18.What might happen when alcohol is combined with another drug?

The effects of the alcohol and the drug may both be increased.

Nothing will happen.

The effects of the alcohol and the drug may both be reduced.

The effects of only the alcohol may be reduced.

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19.You are driving in the right lane of a multilane highway and want to move into the left lane. You should:

Look in your rearview mirror for traffic behind you before changing lanes.

Look over your left shoulder for traffic in your blind spot before changing lanes.

Look in your side mirror for traffic and turn on your directional signal.

All of the above.

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20.The “No zone” is:

A term used to describe blind spots around a truck or bus.

A special speed zone.

A roadway with restrictions on vehicle stereo volume.

The television show that replaced The Twilight Zone.

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21.What does a single dashed white line separating traffic mean?

Drivers may pass, even if it could be dangerous.

Lanes move in opposite directions

Drivers may not pass.

Drivers may pass if it is safe to do so.

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22.Which of the following are used on some highways to direct drivers into the proper lanes for turning?

Flashing red lights

Flashing yellow lights

White lines on the side of the road

White arrows in the middle of the lanes

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23.When driving on an interstate:

Stop on the shoulder of the road if you are tired.

You should always use cruise control.

Signal, check mirrors, and check blind spots before changing lanes.

You should change lanes often.

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24.You are driving on a narrow road when you meet an oncoming vehicle. You must:

Pull completely off the road and stop.

Allow the oncoming vehicle at least one-half of the main-traveled portion of the road.

Demand the other vehicle pull over to make room.

Turn on your high beam headlights to make sure the other vehicle sees you.

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25.When approaching an uncontrolled intersection, a driver should:

Maintain their speed and proceed.

Stop at the intersection, check in all directions, and proceed.

Yield to all other drivers.

Be prepared to yield.

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26.When you are in a line of traffic that is crossing a railroad track that has no signals or gates:

You have the right-of-way and do not need to check for trains.

You may pass slower drivers while crossing the track.

You need to make sure there is space for your vehicle to get all the way across the tracks without stopping.

All of the above

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27.You are driving when it starts to sleet or snow. You should:

Keep your windshield and mirrors clear.

Allow additional distance between your vehicle and the vehicles that you are following.

Approach all vehicles with caution.

All of the above.

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28.If involved in an accident, a driver should:

Stop their vehicle at or near the scene.

Not stand or walk in traffic lanes.

Turn off the ignitions of wrecked vehicles.

All of the above.

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29.This sign is used to warn drivers:

That the right lane ends and traffic should merge left.

That the road curves ahead.

About upcoming intersections.

About road construction.

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30.If your car starts to skid, turn your steering wheel:

To keep the front wheels straight.

In the direction you want the vehicle to go.

In the opposite direction of the skid.

In any direction. It doesn't matter.

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31.The sign with this shape and color is a ____ sign.

No passing zone

Wrong way

Railroad crossing

Stop

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32.Drive below the posted speed limit when:

Anything makes conditions less than perfect.

You see a police car.

Entering a highway where there are other cars.

You are on a four-lane road.

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33.When approaching a flashing yellow light, drivers should:

Increase their speed.

Come to a complete stop.

Turn on their headlights.

Slow down and proceed with caution.

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34.When approaching a steady yellow traffic light, drivers should:

Accelerate to avoid a red light.

Continue driving, as they have the right-of-way.

Slow to a stop, unless they are already within the intersection.

Check to see what the cars next to them are doing.

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35.Drivers who eat and drink while driving:

Make no driving errors.

Have trouble driving slowly.

Are better drivers because they are not hungry.

Have trouble controlling their vehicles

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36.This road sign means:

Keep right.

Keep left.

Pass with caution.

No passing.

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37.What should you do when an emergency vehicle is approaching while displaying flashing red or blue lights?

See if you can reach your destination before the emergency vehicle catches up to you.

Continue driving but try to stay out of its way.

Pull over to the side of the road and come to a complete stop.

Stop in the middle of an intersection.

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38.____ limit your concentration, perception, judgment, and memory.

Only a blood alcohol level greater than the legal limit can

Alcohol does not

Even the smallest amount of alcohol can

Only a blood alcohol level greater than 0.05 percent can

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39.When you are being tailgated:

Move over to the right, if there is an open lane to your right.

If there is not an open lane to your right, wait until the way is clear ahead and reduce your speed slowly to encourage the tailgater to drive around you.

Never slow down abruptly.

All of the above.

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40.When passing another vehicle on a road with two lanes traveling in opposite directions, you should:

Return to the driving lane when there's enough room between you and the vehicle you passed.

Remain in the left lane if you intend to turn left.

Return to the right side of the roadway immediately.

Drive in either lane.

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41.From top to bottom, the following is the proper order for traffic lights:

Red, yellow, green.

Red, green, yellow.

Green, red, yellow.

Green, yellow, red.

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42.This sign means:

Roundabout ahead.

Lane ends, merge left.

Turn around.

Curve ahead.

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43.When entering a street from a driveway, you:

Must drive slowly to allow approaching vehicles and pedestrians time to get out of your way.

Must honk your horn so approaching vehicles and pedestrians know to give you room.

Must stop and proceed only when there are no pedestrians or vehicles approaching.

Can disregard any pedestrians if there is no sidewalk.

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44.A driver should be extra alert to motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians because:

They always have the right-of-way.

They don’t have rearview mirrors.

They’re difficult to see in traffic.

They obey different traffic laws than larger motor vehicles.

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45.You must stop at an intersection when you see a:

Flashing red light.

Steady yellow light.

Yellow arrow.

Flashing yellow light.

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1.The best way to avoid hydroplaning is to:

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2.This road sign means:

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3.To safely pass a bicycle, you should:

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4.You are coming to an intersection and have a green light. Pedestrians are crossing against the red. You should:

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5.At a four-way stop:

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6.Which of the following is a safe way to drive through a curve?

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7.You are turning onto a two-lane road divided by a broken yellow line. You know immediately that:

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8.You must not drive your vehicle at a speed greater than:

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9.This sign is used to warn drivers about:

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10.A broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line means:

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11.What kinds of drugs can affect your driving ability?

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12.When you see or hear an emergency vehicle coming, you should:

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13.Smoking and preparing to smoke while driving:

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14.This road sign means:

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15.This sign shows one type of:

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16.This sign means:

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17.The act of turning your head and checking your blind spot before changing lanes, driving away from a curb, or merging your vehicle into traffic is:

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18.What might happen when alcohol is combined with another drug?

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