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US Illinois DMV Traffic Laws Test 8

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Author: TestGru Team (Education Specialist)

20 questions · All questions on one page

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DMV Illinois — Traffic Laws DMV — Illinois (USA, State Traffic Law) USA — Illinois State DMV & FMCSA (MUTCD) — USA
What is this test? for Illinois DMV Traffic Laws permit/CDL, USA (MUTCD) — DMV — Illinois (USA, State Traffic Law) level, USA — Illinois.
Is this for you? For driver candidates in Illinois, USA — Traffic Laws permit/CDL (16+, State DMV)
Section: DMV Illinois — Traffic Laws · Education: High School & Adult (16+) · Part: DMV Illinois — Traffic Laws · Country: USA · Region: USA — Illinois

The DMV written test is an important step measuring driver candidates' knowledge of traffic laws, first aid, and vehicle technology.

This test reinforces your theoretical knowledge and provides the fundamentals needed to pass the exam and become a safe driver.

By solving this test of 20 questions, you can both test your knowledge and identify the topics you need to improve.

Question 1
Is it legal to turn right on red?
A) never
B) yes, after a full stop unless signed otherwise
C) only at night
D) yes without stopping
Question 2
What is tailgating?
A) slow driving
B) using high beams
C) following too closely (major crash cause)
D) parking far
Question 3
When must you wear a seatbelt?
A) always, driver and passengers
B) only at night
C) only on highways
D) never required
Question 4
What is the move-over law?
A) honk at police
B) move over or slow for stopped emergency vehicles
C) no such law
D) drive faster past
Question 5
How far ahead should you signal a turn?
A) at least 100 feet
B) 10 feet
C) no signal needed
D) 500 feet
Question 6
What does a solid double yellow line mean?
A) no passing from either side
B) bike lane
C) pass anytime
D) HOV lane
Question 7
What does a broken yellow line mean?
A) never pass
B) passing allowed when safe
C) stop line
D) crosswalk
Question 8
What is hydroplaning?
A) tires lose grip on wet roads
B) tire pop
C) engine flooding
D) brake failure
Question 9
What should you do if your car skids?
A) slam brakes
B) close eyes
C) ease off gas, steer where you want to go
D) jerk wheel hard
Question 10
What is the first thing to do in a crash?
A) argue first
B) move car to hide
C) stop, check injuries, call 911
D) drive away
Question 11
Can you park in front of a fire hydrant?
A) only Sundays
B) yes at night
C) no, keep 15 feet clear
D) yes briefly
Question 12
What does a yellow diamond sign warn?
A) speed up
B) hospital near
C) hazards or changing road conditions ahead
D) stop now
Question 13
How much space to pass a bicycle?
A) 6 inches
B) at least 3 feet
C) 10 feet
D) 1 foot
Question 14
What is distracted driving?
A) any activity taking attention off driving
B) only texting
C) daydreaming only
D) only eating
Question 15
What is the penalty for first DUI?
A) Nothing happens
B) a warning only
C) free class
D) license suspension, fines, possible jail
Question 16
When must children use booster seats?
A) until about age 8 or 4ft9 (state law varies)
B) only babies
C) never
D) until 18
Question 17
What does 'yield' mean at an intersection?
A) honk first
B) always stop
C) speed through
D) let others go first, then proceed
Question 18
Who has the right-of-way to pedestrians?
A) trucks only
B) pedestrians in crosswalks
C) always cars
D) bicycles
Question 19
What should you do at a yellow light?
A) stop if safe, else clear the intersection
B) ignore it
C) always speed up
D) always slam brakes
Question 20
What is defensive driving?
A) fast driving
B) tailgating
C) anticipating hazards and staying ready
D) night only

About This Test

For Drivers 16+ & CDL (USA, 51 States × 9 Topics) — State DMV permit and CDL General, Air Brakes, Combination, HazMat and Tanker per MUTCD & FMCSA state law. Section: DMV & CDL, USA.

DMV & CDL USA — 51 States (incl. DC) × 9 topics = 4,400+ tests: Road Signs (MUTCD), Traffic Laws, First Aid, Vehicle Technique, Motorcycle, CDL General Knowledge, Air Brakes, Combination, HazMat. State traffic law + FMCSA. 8×20Q per state-topic.

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Study Tips:

  • Study your state manual first
  • Master signs before laws
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