Illinois Instruction Permit Test

That is a deer crossing sign.

You should expect to see a school crosswalk in your current location, so proceed with caution and be prepared to stop for people crossing.

According to Illinois’ “zero tolerance” law, it is illegal for a person under 21 to have “any trace of alcohol” in their system. You will automatically have your driving privilege suspended for a minimum of three months, but if you are convicted of DUI (.08 or higher), your license will be REVOKED for a minimum of two years for a first conviction. If your driver’s license is suspended before age 21, you will be required to successfully complete a driver remedial education course. Also, you may have to submit to a complete driver’s license examination in order to be re-issued a driver’s license and it will be at the discretion of the investigating officer and based on test results or any test refusal as to whether a traffic stop results in a Zero Tolerance or DUI charge or both.

If you hear the siren of an emergency vehicle, but you cannot see it yet, and you do not know where it is coming from, you should pull over to the curb until you find out if it is on the same road as you.

If you are convicted of a DUI with a BAC of at least .16 percent or more or a DUI while transporting a child under age 16, you could be subject to enhanced penalties.

If a truck traveling in front of you swings out towards the left before making a right turn you should slow down and stop if necessary until the truck completes its turn. Large vehicles have a bigger turning radius, which requires a right turning large vehicle to swing towards the left.

If you fail to file a vehicle crash report when there is property damage of $1,500 or more (or at least $500 if any involved vehicle is uninsured), you may be fined up to $2,500 and given a jail sentence of up to one year. You have 30 minutes to report a crash.

Defensive driving means frequently looking around for possible hazards, which helps you anticipate any required responsive action.

When driving in fog, you should use your low beam lights, which are the regular headlights. Not all vehicles are equipped with fog lights, but if your vehicle is equipped with fog lights, then also use the front fog lights, in addition to the low beams. You should NEVER drive using only the parking or fog lights. When driving in fog, always slow down. If your cruise control is on, then turn it off, so you ensure that you are not driving too fast for the existing weather conditions and have more control over the vehicle. Also, drive with a sufficient amount of stopping space ahead of you, so you can stop within the area ahead that you can see.

Do not use high-beam headlights. High beams will not shine through the fog. Rather, high beams will reflect the light back into your eyes and make it more difficult for both you and other drivers to see.

You most likely have the right-of-way if you are already in a traffic circle. Vehicles entering the circle have to yield to vehicles already in the circle.

You should always use your turning signal whenever you change lanes. Turn the signal off once you have completed the lane change. Also, leave sufficient distance between you and the other nearby vehicles when changing lanes. By failing to signal, it can cause another driver to act aggressively or engage in “road rage”.

This sign does not allow parking in a bike lane.

Warning signs are usually diamond shaped with black writing on a yellow background and warn of a potential hazard, obstacle or condition that requires a driver’s special attention.

Temporary warning signs, which are usually construction signs, are black on an orange background.

An interstate number sign is in the shape of a shield.

A sign that is rectangular-shaped is a speed limit sign.

You commit perjury if you provide false information to the Illinois Secretary of State. Your license could be revoked if you commit perjury.

It is recommended that seat belts should be worn by the driver and all passengers, since that is the best way to prevent injury to all occupants.

When parallel parking on a level street, make sure that you straighten your front wheels and leave sufficient space between the front of and back of your vehicle and the other vehicles.

If a traffic light is not working, including if no lights appear, then proceed through the intersection with caution as if all directions are controlled by a stop sign.

Under Illinois law, you can still be arrested for DUI if your BAC is below .08 if you are under the influence of alcohol or certain drugs if your “driving ability is impaired”. So even if you have a BAC below the legal limits, it does not mean that it is safe for you to drive. DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE!

A traffic light with both a green arrow and a red light means that you may drive only in the direction of the green arrow.

The first choice tells you that the road will wind to the right.  The second choice means winding road to the left. The third choice means the road curves right with an entry road. The last choice means slippery when wet.