Illinois DMV Practice Test 12

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Illinois Practice Test 12

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While inside a roundabout, you should:

remain in your lane until you are ready to exit.

change lanes before you check for vehicles behind you.

use your left turn signal if you are in position to exit now.

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What should you do if your vision through the windshield becomes blocked?

Turn on your emergency lights.

Open the side window so you can see.

All of the above.

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What type of pavement marking shows you which lane you must use for a turn?

Diamond

Arrows

Edge line

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Which signs have black letters on a white background?

Guide signs (horizontal rectangle)

Warning signs (diamond)

Regulatory signs (vertical rectangle)

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All constructions zones in Illinois are no passing zones.

True

False

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Roads are most slippery:

when it stops raining.

just before it rains.

when it first starts to rain.

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The first sign drivers see when approaching a highway-rail intersection is usually:

a crossbuck sign.

a speed limit sign.

an advance warning sign.

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What do flashing red lights on a school bus indicate?

The bus is stopped to load or discharge passengers.

Traffic that approaches from either direction may proceed.

The bus is about to stop.

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ABS is the acronym for:

Anti-lock Brake System.

Anti-Braking System.

Asphalt-Braking System.

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At intersections marked with stop lines, drivers must:

signal other vehicles to stop.

slow down and enter the intersection.

come to a complete stop.

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When passing another vehicle, drivers must return to their lane before they get within ___ feet of an oncoming vehicle.

100

200

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The shape of a route sign tells you:

the type of route you are on.

that the route you are on might be dangerous.

the speed limit on that route.

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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.

False

True

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When an aggressive driver confronts you, you should:

Try to move away safely.

Remain calm and relaxed.

All of the above.

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Following another vehicle too closely is known as:

closetailing.

tailgating.

speedgating.

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In Illinois motorists may drive on a sidewalk except when it's part of a driveway.

False

True

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You face a green light, but traffic on the other side of the intersection does not allow you to travel all the way through the intersection. What must you do?

Wait for the next green light.

Wait until traffic ahead clears, so you do not block the intersection.

Enter the intersection and wait until traffic ahead clears.

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An octagonal sign means that drivers must:

come to a complete stop at the marked stop line.

respect the posted speed limit.

be aware possible hazards ahead.

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What shape is a stop sign?

Diamond

Upside-down triangle

Octagon

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Why should speed be reduced below the posted speed limit?

Driver is driving in unfavorable weather conditions.

Driver is approaching and crossing an intersection.

All of the above.

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A large vehicle is backing up to unload goods. You should:

enter one of the blind spots and wait.

try to pass close behind.

be patient and wait until the large vehicle has completed its backup maneuver.

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More than one vehicle is approaching a four-way stop sign. Who has the right of way?

The driver on the left.

The last driver to reach the intersection.

The first driver to reach the intersection and stop.

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Air bags are meant to _________ seat belts.

work with

fix

replace

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On what three factors does your blood alcohol content (BAC) depend?

Your weight. The type of beverage you drink. How fit you are.

Your height. How much alcohol you drink. The type of beverage you drink.

Your weight. How much alcohol you drink. How much time passes between drinks.

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When following a motorcycle, drivers must remember that motorcycles can ____________ than other vehicles.

stop much more quickly

stop much more slowly

accelerate much faster

Your score is

Our Illinois DMV practice test is designed to help you pass the written exam on your first try. It covers everything from traffic signs, signals, and pavement markings to traffic laws, driving rules, and vehicle safety. The Illinois DMV written test includes 35 questions, with 15 focused on identifying road signs. You need at least 28 correct answers to pass.

Illinois DMV Practice Test 12

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