Illinois DMV Practice Test - Free 20 Questions

Question 1

When parking uphill where there is no curb, which way should you turn your front wheels?

Accepted Answer

Turn them toward the edge of the road (to the right)

Answer

Turn them away from the edge of the road (to the left)

Answer

Keep them straight

Question 2

Is it required to signal when changing lanes?

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 3

Does ''yield'' also require you to stop if you cannot merge safely into traffic?

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 4

The statement 'Motorcyclists are entitled to the full width of a traffic lane and should be passed like other vehicles' is:

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 5

You are being tailgated. What should you do regarding following distance?

Accepted Answer

Increase the space ahead of your vehicle

Answer

Maintain the same distance as usual

Answer

Decrease your following distance

Question 6

When passing another vehicle traveling in the same direction, you should:

Accepted Answer

Pass as safely and as quickly as possible

Answer

Drive at the same speed as the vehicle you are passing

Answer

Pass as slowly as possible

Question 7

What is the best action if you become tired while driving?

Accepted Answer

Stop to rest or change drivers

Answer

Drink coffee and continue

Answer

Open a window and keep driving

Question 8

When weather or low visibility requires lights, which should you use?

Accepted Answer

Low beam headlights

Answer

High beam headlights

Answer

Parking lights

Question 9

If your vehicle has a two-part (lap and shoulder) seat belt, how should you wear it?

Accepted Answer

Use both the lap and shoulder belts

Answer

Use only the shoulder belt

Answer

Use only the lap belt

Question 10

At a railroad crossing with no flashing lights or gates, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Slow down, look and listen for trains

Answer

Proceed at normal speed

Answer

Speed up to clear the crossing quickly

Question 11

How do stopping distances and collision severity change as a vehicle's speed increases?

Accepted Answer

Increase as a vehicle's speed increases.

Answer

Are not affected by a vehicle's speed.

Answer

Decrease as a vehicle's speed increases.

Question 12

Under Illinois's Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) program, what are the nighttime driving restriction hours for drivers under age 18?

Accepted Answer

10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday

Answer

11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. every night

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12:00 midnight to 6:00 a.m. every night

Answer

10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. every night

Question 13

For quick and controlled turns, where should your hands be on the steering wheel?

Accepted Answer

On opposite sides of the steering wheel.

Answer

Next to each other on the top of the steering wheel.

Answer

On the top and bottom of the steering wheel.

Question 14

When your traffic signal turns green while waiting at an intersection, should you still look before proceeding?

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 15

To reduce the chance of losing traction on wet roads, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Slow down.

Answer

Make abrupt turns.

Answer

Apply the brakes firmly.

Question 16

A broken yellow line next to a solid yellow line means:

Accepted Answer

Passing is permitted from the lane next to the broken yellow line

Answer

Passing is permitted from the lane next to the solid yellow line

Answer

Passing is not permitted from either direction

Question 17

If you are on a highway next to a single broken white line, are you allowed to cross it?

Accepted Answer

You may cross to pass or change lanes

Answer

You cannot cross the line to pass

Answer

You may only cross it from the left lane

Question 18

What is the penalty for illegally passing a stopped school bus in Illinois?

Accepted Answer

Driving privilege suspension and a mandatory $300 fine

Answer

A 60-day suspension of driving privileges

Answer

A $30 fine and 14-day suspension

Question 19

If you are involved in or come upon a traffic crash, should you stop in a safe, well-lit public place that does not obstruct traffic if able?

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 20

Which best describes how defensive drivers think?

Accepted Answer

They consider what other drivers might do and are prepared to react.

Answer

They expect no breaks and give none.

Answer

They assume other drivers will do the right thing.

Question 1 of 20

When parking uphill where there is no curb, which way should you turn your front wheels?