Illinois permit test: sharing the road
Pedestrians, children, motorcycles, bicycles, scooters and mopeds, large vehicles and no-zones, slow-moving and low-speed vehicles, snowmobiles and horseback riders. 33 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.
Rules to remember10 key sharing the road rulesShow the rules
- Once a train passes, always look for a second train on another track before proceeding. (p. 37)
- More than 50% of motorcycle crashes occur at intersections, most often when an oncoming car turns left in front of the motorcycle. (p. 44)
- Vehicles may not drive, park, idle or drop off or pick up passengers in bike lanes, even when no bicyclists are present. (p. 45)
- Pass bicyclists slowly, leaving at least 3 feet from your side mirror. (p. 46)
- Bicyclists may ride two side by side if they don't impede traffic. (p. 46)
- Class 3 low-speed electric bicycles assist up to 28 mph, and their operators must be at least 16. (p. 47)
- When approaching a disabled vehicle with hazard lights on a four-lane highway, change lanes away from it if safe. (p. 48)
- Always dim your headlights when following a truck at night; bright lights reflect off its large side mirrors and blind the driver. (p. 48)
- Low-speed vehicles, with a top speed of 25 mph, may operate on streets posted at 30 mph or less unless the local town prohibits it. (p. 49)
- Horseback riders may use most public roads. (p. 50)
Taken from the explanations to checked practice questions; page numbers link to the official handbook.
Sample sharing the road questions
1.A motorcycle is passing you. What should you do?
- ASpeed up to stay beside it
- BMove over to the shoulder
- CKeep your lane position and speed
- DSlow down sharply
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✓ C. Keep your lane position and speed
When a motorcycle passes you, keep your lane position and speed and let the rider finish the maneuver.
2.You are about to turn left, and a motorcycle is coming toward you with its turn signal on. What should you do?
- ATurn now, since the rider is turning
- BWait until you are sure what the rider will do
- CFlash your lights and turn
- DSpeed up to turn before it arrives
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✓ B. Wait until you are sure what the rider will do
More than half of motorcycle crashes happen at intersections, often when a car turns left in front of a motorcycle. Yield and be sure of the rider's intent first.
3.How should you share the road with a large truck?
- ACut in right in front of it
- BRide beside its trailer
- CFollow close to save fuel
- DStay out of its blind spots
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✓ D. Stay out of its blind spots
Stay out of blind spots and keep a visible position; truck drivers should be able to see you in their side mirrors.
4.Children are playing near your driveway. What should you do when backing out?
- ABe extremely watchful for them
- BHonk and back out quickly
- CRely on your mirrors only
- DBack out fast before they move
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✓ A. Be extremely watchful for them
Be extremely watchful when backing in or out of a driveway when children are nearby.