Illinois permit test: right-of-way, signals and turns
Funeral processions, right-of-way, pedestrians, signaling, turns, U-turns, roundabouts, school buses and railroad crossings. 31 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.
Rules to remember10 key right-of-way, signals and turns rulesShow the rules
- Drivers must yield to all vehicles in a funeral procession and must not drive between them unless directed by a law enforcement officer. (p. 29)
- When two vehicles on different roads reach an uncontrolled intersection together, the vehicle on the left yields to the one on the right. (p. 29)
- At a four-way stop, the first driver to stop goes first. (p. 29)
- Drivers must yield to pedestrians in an unmarked crosswalk on their side of the road where there are no traffic signals. (p. 30)
- Drivers must yield when a pedestrian entered the crosswalk before the light changed. (p. 30)
- Outside business and residential areas, signal at least 200 feet before turning. (p. 33)
- You are not required to stop for a school bus going the opposite direction when both are on a four-lane road. (p. 35)
- You must not turn around on curves or hills unless you can see for at least 500 feet in all directions. (p. 35)
- At a railroad crossing, stop within 15 to 50 feet if there is a stop sign, flashing signal, lowered gate, flagger signal or approaching train. (p. 36)
- Passing a stopped school bus with flashing lights and stop arm out brings a license suspension, a mandatory $300 fine and court-set community service. (p. 36)
Taken from the explanations to checked practice questions; page numbers link to the official handbook.
Sample right-of-way, signals and turns questions
1.A pedestrian steps into an unmarked crosswalk on your side of the road at an intersection with no signals. What must you do?
- AKeep going, since it isn't marked
- BYield to the pedestrian
- CHonk and pass in front of them
- DYield only if a sign is posted
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✓ B. Yield to the pedestrian
Drivers must yield to pedestrians in an unmarked crosswalk on their side of the road where there are no traffic signals.
2.You are turning left on a green light and are already in the intersection when the light turns red. What may you do?
- AStay right where you are until green
- BFinish the turn once oncoming cars clear
- CBack up to the stop line behind you
- DTurn right instead of finishing left
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✓ B. Finish the turn once oncoming cars clear
When turning left, yield to oncoming traffic. If you entered the intersection on green, you may finish the turn even if the light turns red.
3.You want to move from the right lane to the left lane. What should you do before signaling?
- ATurn your head to check behind and left
- BSpeed up first to open up a gap
- CHonk to warn the drivers around you
- DGlance at only your inside mirror
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✓ A. Turn your head to check behind and left
Before changing lanes, turn your head to check behind and beside you. If clear, signal and move over carefully.
4.You meet a funeral procession at an intersection. Your light is green. What should you do?
- AJoin the end of it to get through
- BGo, since your light is green
- CYield to all vehicles in the procession
- DDrive between two of its cars
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✓ C. Yield to all vehicles in the procession
Drivers must yield to all vehicles in a funeral procession and must not drive between them unless directed by a law enforcement officer.