Illinois DMV Practice Test - Free 20 Questions

Question 1

When an emergency vehicle with sirens and flashing lights is approaching, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Pull to the right-hand edge of the roadway and wait for it to pass

Answer

Speed up to get out of the way

Answer

Pull to the left-hand edge of the roadway and stop

Question 2

Is it true that cellphone use while driving is permitted if the driver is over 18 and using hands-free?

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 3

When approaching a stop sign that has no marked crosswalk, where should you stop?

Accepted Answer

Before entering the intersection

Answer

At the center of the intersection

Answer

Only if pedestrians are present

Question 4

If you parallel park facing downhill, how should you turn your wheels?

Accepted Answer

Turn your wheels sharply toward the side of the road

Answer

Turn your wheels away from the side of the road

Answer

Keep your wheels straight

Question 5

If a school bus ahead on your side has red lights flashing, what must you do?

Accepted Answer

Stop and remain stopped until the red lights stop flashing and the stop arm is withdrawn

Answer

Slow to 10 mph

Answer

Change lanes and pass cautiously

Question 6

If a tire suddenly blows out while you are driving, what is the correct response?

Accepted Answer

Hold the steering wheel firmly and use the brakes lightly.

Answer

Pull over quickly.

Answer

Apply the brake and hold it.

Question 7

If there are oncoming vehicles to your left and parked vehicles to your right, how should you steer?

Accepted Answer

Steer a middle course between the oncoming and parked vehicles

Answer

Steer closer to the oncoming vehicles

Answer

Steer closer to the parked vehicles

Question 8

Is alcohol the single greatest common factor in fatal motor vehicle crashes?

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 9

A pedestrian enters after the Don't Walk signal starts flashing and is mid-street when your light turns green. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Wait until the pedestrian has cleared the street before moving

Answer

Proceed since you have the green

Answer

Proceed if the pedestrian is not in your lane

Question 10

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 11

What is the only effective method to remove alcohol from the body?

Accepted Answer

Wait and allow time to pass

Answer

Drink strong coffee

Answer

Take a cold shower

Question 12

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 13

Should slow vehicles stay in the left-hand lane except when passing?

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 14

How long must vehicles remain stopped behind a school bus with red lights flashing?

Accepted Answer

Until the stop arm is retracted and the bus resumes motion

Answer

Until all students are off the bus

Answer

Until the stop arm is retracted and the red lights stop flashing

Question 15

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 16

When should you adjust your rearview and side mirrors?

Accepted Answer

Before you start driving

Answer

Whenever you need to use them while moving

Answer

Before you get into the car

Question 17

At a railroad crossing, what should drivers be especially alert for?

Accepted Answer

Watch for multiple trains.

Answer

Watch for vehicles that must stop at all railroad crossings (school buses, hazardous-material trucks).

Answer

Watch for both multiple trains and vehicles that must stop at all railroad crossings.

Question 18

Can driving privileges be revoked for giving false information to the Secretary of State?

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 19

Is it illegal to drink from or possess an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle on a highway?

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 20

If you approach a steady yellow traffic light and have not entered the intersection, you should:

Accepted Answer

Come to a safe stop

Answer

Speed up to beat the red light

Answer

Reduce speed and proceed through the intersection

Question 1 of 20

When an emergency vehicle with sirens and flashing lights is approaching, what should you do?