Illinois DMV Practice Test 09

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Illinois Practice Test 09

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Regardless of fault, a crash report must be filed by the driver of a vehicle if the crash involves property damage of more than $500.

False

True

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Green signs:

tell you about services along the roadway.

tell you where you are, which way to go and the distance.

alert you to possible dangers ahead due to unplanned traffic incidents.

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Before crossing any railroad tracks, you must:

look and listen for trains.

make sure there is room for your vehicle on the other side.

All of the above.

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When passing a bicyclist who is riding on the road, you must keep a minimum of ______ between your vehicle and the bicyclist or pedestrian.

6 feet

3 feet

5 feet

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If you remain in the back blind spot of a large vehicle:

the large vehicle will take much longer to stop.

you increase the chance of a crash.

you can reduce fuel consumption.

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Your driver’s license may be revoked for:

Illegally racing with another vehicle.

Illegal transportation of alcohol.

Failure to yield to an emergency vehicle using audible and visual signals.

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Which sign has white letters on a red background?

Stop

School zone

Yield

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Unlike passenger cars, trucks have blind spots:

directly behind them.

on the right.

on the front.

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Double solid lines on the roadway mean:

you cannot pass.

you cannot go across the lines except to turn left to enter or leave the highway.

All of the above.

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It is permissible to pass on a two-lane, two-way roadway within 100 feet of an intersection or railroad crossing.

True

False

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When following a motorcycle, drivers do not need to allow as much distance as when following a car.

True

False

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If your front wheels start to skid, the first thing you should do is:

Take your foot off the gas pedal and shift to neutral.

Speed up, pump your brakes and steer in the direction the vehicle is trying to go.

Immediately turn in the direction you want to go.

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If you hear a thumping sound while driving, you should:

try your emergency lights.

hook your shoe under the gas pedal and see if you can free it.

get off the road and check your tires.

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Signs providing directional and mileage information to specific destinations are:

red with white letters.

green with white letters.

black with white letters.

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If the front right wheel of a vehicle runs off the pavement, the driver should slow down by easing off the accelerator, then gently steer back onto the pavement.

False

True

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If cars approaching from opposite directions reach an intersection at the same time:

a car that turns right must yield to cars that move straight or turn left.

a car that turns left must yield to cars that move straight or turn right.

a car that moves straight must yield to cars that turn left.

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Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in school zones (on school days between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. when children are present and signs are posted) is:

20 MPH.

30 MPH.

15 MPH.

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What is the first thing you should do if your wheels move off the pavement?

Pull over to the right and sound your horn to warn the other drivers.

Pull the steering wheel back.

Ease your foot off the gas pedal and brake gently.

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If your gas pedal is stuck, you should:

hook your shoe under the pedal and see if you can free it. If not, shift into neutral and use the brake to slow your vehicle and get off the road.

ease your foot off the gas pedal and brake gently.

turn off the ignition if your vehicle has power steering.

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Black and white signs are regulatory signs.

False

True

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Drivers must yield the right of way to a bicyclist just as they would to another vehicle.

True

False

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A chemical test is used to measure:

Vision.

Reaction time.

Blood alcohol content (BAC).

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BAC is:

the number of ounces of alcohol in your blood.

the percentage of alcohol in your blood.

the acronym for Beer ACcumulation.

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Which of the following is a defensive driving skill/technique?

Do not drive if you are very weary.

Maintain the correct speed.

All of the above.

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 09

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