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Illinois DMV quick permit practice test 3

12 questions for a quick Illinois permit test review, picked from the full tests and based on the Illinois Rules of the Road. They come mostly from Chapter 4: Traffic Laws (5), Chapter 2: Driver's License Exams (1), and Chapter 7: Traffic Violations/Crashes (1). You begin with: "How far from the nearest rail must you stop when railroad signals are flashing?" Each answer is explained.

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Questions
12
Passing score
80% (10 of 12)
Mistakes allowed
2
Official handbook
Illinois Rules of the Road

Practice questions

Question 1 of 120 of 12 answered

How far from the nearest rail must you stop when railroad signals are flashing?

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What this test covers

Every question comes from one of these sections of the Illinois Rules of the Road.

All 12 questions on this test

Every question on this test is listed here with its answer options. Take the test above to see which answers are correct and why.

  1. Question 1: How far from the nearest rail must you stop when railroad signals are flashing?

    • A. Between 5 and 10 feet
    • B. Between 15 and 50 feet
    • C. Between 75 and 100 feet

    Source:Illinois Rules of the Road, Chapter 4: Traffic Laws

  2. Question 2: You will automatically fail the driving exam if you commit any traffic violation.

    • A. True
    • B. False

    Source:Illinois Rules of the Road, Chapter 2: Driver's License Exams

  3. Question 3: How much space must you leave when passing a bicyclist?

    • A. At least 1 foot
    • B. At least 6 feet
    • C. At least 3 feet

    Source:Illinois Rules of the Road, Chapter 4: Traffic Laws

  4. Question 4: Which of these is not allowed in a designated bike lane?

    • A. Idling or dropping off passengers, even with no bicyclist there
    • B. Bicyclists riding in the lane in the same direction as other traffic
    • C. A bicyclist passing a slower bicyclist in the lane

    Source:Illinois Rules of the Road, Chapter 5: Sharing the Road

  5. Question 5: You are at fault in a crash and have no liability insurance. What does the Safety Responsibility Law require?

    • A. Paying a small filing fee to the court
    • B. Posting security to guarantee payment for damages
    • C. Nothing, unless the other driver sues you

    Source:Illinois Rules of the Road, Chapter 7: Traffic Violations/Crashes

  6. Question 6: You see a red X over your lane on an expressway. What does it mean?

    • A. You may drive in that lane if the road ahead appears to be clear
    • B. The lane is ending and you should merge
    • C. Never drive in that lane while the X is displayed

    Source:Illinois Rules of the Road, Chapter 10: Traffic Signals and Pavement Markings

  7. Question 7: How close to a fire hydrant may you park?

    • A. No closer than 5 feet
    • B. No closer than 15 feet
    • C. No closer than 30 feet

    Source:Illinois Rules of the Road, Chapter 4: Traffic Laws

  8. Question 8: The shoulder strap of a seat belt may be placed under your arm for comfort.

    • A. True
    • B. False

    Source:Illinois Rules of the Road, Chapter 4: Traffic Laws

  9. Question 9: With a manual transmission, you should shift gears while crossing railroad tracks to keep your momentum.

    • A. True
    • B. False

    Source:Illinois Rules of the Road, Chapter 4: Traffic Laws

  10. Question 10: What does Illinois's implied consent law mean for drivers?

    • A. You must always agree to field sobriety tests at every traffic stop, whatever the reason
    • B. By driving on Illinois roads, you agree to chemical tests if suspected of DUI
    • C. You may choose any test you like

    Source:Illinois Rules of the Road, Chapter 6: Driving Under the Influence (DUI)

  11. Question 11: An orange sign usually means what?

    • A. A school zone begins here
    • B. Construction or maintenance work is ahead
    • C. A service area is ahead

    Source:Illinois Rules of the Road, Chapter 9: Roadway Signs

  12. Question 12: A tire blows out while you are driving. How should you react?

    • A. Brake hard right away and steer to the shoulder as fast as possible
    • B. Speed up to keep the vehicle under control
    • C. Ease off the gas, hold the wheel, and avoid hard braking

    Source:Illinois Rules of the Road, Chapter 11: Safe Driving Tips

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