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Deck 1 Flashcards

1
Q

If under 21 years of age you are considered to be driving while under the influence if your blood alcohol level is:

A

.02% or higher.

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2
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To avoid last minute moves you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about:

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10 to 15 seconds

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3
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You are approaching a railroad crossing with no warning devices and are unable to see 400 feet down the tracks in one direction. The speed limit is:

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15 mph

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4
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A white painted curb means:

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Loading zone for passengers or mail only.

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5
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On a road with no sidewalks a pedestrian should walk on the:

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Side of the road facing oncoming traffic.

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6
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For an average person, how many minutes does the body need to process the alcohol in one drink?

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60 minutes

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7
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Motorists should be aware that all bicycles used after dark must have:

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Front headlight and rear tail light.

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8
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If your car breaks down on a highway, you should:

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Use your four-way flashers to warn other drivers.

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9
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At intersections, crosswalks and railroad crossings, you should always:

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Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what’s coming.

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10
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A motorist should know that a bicyclist operating on a roadway must:

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Ride on the right side of the road.

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11
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What does a slow moving vehicle emblem look like?

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A triangular shaped orange sign.

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12
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A sign with two arrows pointing slightly downwards and in opposite directions means:

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Traffic is permitted to pass on either side of an island or obstruction.

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13
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When two vehicles enter an intersection from different highways at the same time, which vehicle must yield the right of way?

A

The vehicle on the left.

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14
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You must yield the right-of-way to an approaching vehicle when you are:

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Turning left.

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15
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You want to turn left at an intersection. The light is green but oncoming traffic is heavy. You should:

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Wait in the center of the intersection for traffic to clear.

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16
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To turn right from a highway into two lanes in your direction, turn from:

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The lane nearest the curb or edge of the roadway.

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17
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A flashing red light at an intersection means:

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Stop before entering.

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18
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When must pedestrians give the right of way to drivers?

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When crossing at any other place than a marked on unmarked crosswalk.

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19
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Arm sticking out and bent upwards means:

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Turning right.

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20
Q

A no standing sign at a certain location means:

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You may stop temporarily to pick up or discharge passengers.

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21
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If you have a green light but traffic is blocking the intersection, you should:

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Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

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22
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When two vehicles enter an intersection from different highways at the same time, which vehicle must yield the right of way?

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The vehicle on the left.

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23
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You must yield the right of way to an approaching vehicle when you are:

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Turning left.

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24
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To turn right from a highway into two lanes in your direction, turn from:

A

The lane nearest the curb or edge of the roadway.

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25
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A flashing red traffic light at an intersection means:

A

Stop before entering.

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26
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What is the speed limit for an alley?

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15 mph

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27
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What is the speed limit for a city or town?

A

30 mph

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28
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What is the speed limit for a school zone?

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20 mph

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29
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What must a motorist do when approaching a school zone?

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A driver must discontinue cell phone usage, reduce speed to 20 mph, and stop and yield the right of way to any children or adults in the crosswalk area.

30
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A driver must yield the right of way to other drivers, bicyclists or pedestrians #1:

A

When making a right turn on a red light after a complete stop.

31
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A driver must yield the right of way to other drivers, bicyclists or pedestrians #2:

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After coming to a complete stop at an intersection where there is a stop sign or flashing red signal.

32
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A driver must yield the right of way to other drivers, bicyclists or pedestrians #3:

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When making a left turn on a red light after a stop from a one way street to another one way street with traffic moving to the left.

33
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A driver must yield the right of way to other drivers, bicyclists or pedestrians #4:

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When more than one driver reaches a four-way stop intersection. The first driver to stop should be the first one to go. When two vehicles on different roadways arrive at a four-way intersection the vehicle on the left should yield to the vehicle on the right.

34
Q

A driver must yield the right of way to other drivers, bicyclists or pedestrians #5:

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When making a left hand turn into oncoming traffic. If drivers enter the intersection while the light is green they may finish the turn even though the light turns red.

35
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A driver must yield the right of way to other drivers, bicyclists or pedestrians #6:

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When approaching a merge sign with through traffic. A driver must increase or decrease speed to avoid a crash.

36
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A driver must yield the right of way to other drivers, bicyclists or pedestrians #7:

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When approaching a yield sign, a driver should slow down or stop to avoid a crash.

37
Q

A driver must yield the right of way to other drivers, bicyclists or pedestrians #8:

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Even after the light turns green when there are vehicles in the intersection.

38
Q

A driver must yield the right of way to other drivers, bicyclists or pedestrians #9:

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When emerging from an alley, building, or private road or driveway after coming to a complete stop.

39
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A driver must yield the right of way to other drivers, bicyclists or pedestrians #10:

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To cross traffic when on the terminating highway of a T intersection with no traffic control signs or signals.

40
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A driver must yield the right of way to other drivers, bicyclists or pedestrians #11:

A

When approaching emergency vehicles using audible or visual signals.

41
Q

For the safety of vehicle operators and law enforcement officers, drivers stopped by the police should adhere to the following suggestions: Slow down…

A

And safely pull over on to the right-hand shoulder of the roadway. If there is no shoulder or it is too narrow to pull over, the driver should find the next safest location and pull over.

42
Q

For the safety of vehicle operators and law enforcement officers, drivers stopped by the police should adhere to the following suggestions: Do not #1…

A

Slam on the brakes or stop in the lane of traffic. Drivers should not stop their vehicles on bridges, curves, next to guardrails, concrete walls, medians or any place where it would be difficult for other vehicles to pass. A vehicle should not be stopped too close to the solid white line, as it may get struck by oncoming traffic.

43
Q

For the safety of vehicle operators and law enforcement officers, drivers stopped by the police should adhere to the following suggestions: Stay…

A

In the vehicle with both hands clearly in sight on the steering wheel. Drivers should keep their hands on the steering wheel until the police officer instructs them otherwise or the traffic stop is complete.

44
Q

For the safety of vehicle operators and law enforcement officers, drivers stopped by the police should adhere to the following suggestions: Be prepared…

A

For the officer to approach from either the driver or passenger side of the vehicle.

45
Q

For the safety of vehicle operators and law enforcement officers, drivers stopped by the police should adhere to the following suggestions: Do not #2:

A

Exit the vehicle unless asked to do so. Getting out of the vehicle can be perceived as aggressive behavior and a threat to the police officer’s safety.

46
Q

For the safety of vehicle operators and law enforcement officers, drivers stopped by the police should adhere to the following suggestions: Comply…

A

With the officer’s request to see a driver’s license and proof of insurance. If these items are in the glove box or under the seat or if the proof of insurance is stored for display on a cellphone, the driver should inform the police officer of that fact and then follow the officer’s directions before retrieving the information. Vehicle operators are required to have a valid driver’s license, registration and insurance in order to operate a vehicle.

47
Q

For the safety of vehicle operators and law enforcement officers, drivers stopped by the police should adhere to the following suggestions: If a driver…

A

Can not identify an unmarked police vehicle and/or the driver as law enforcement he/she should drive slowly and carefully below the speed limit and either (1) pull over at a well-lit, populated location, (2) drive carefully to the nearest police station and attempt to attract the attention of a uniformed officer or (3) call 9-1-1. A driver should activate the vehicle’s hazard lights as a helpful way to communicate intentions with the police officer.

48
Q

For the safety of vehicle operators and law enforcement officers, drivers stopped by the police should adhere to the following suggestions: If drivers…

A

Are being stopped at night, it is acceptable for them to turn on the interior light of the vehicle.

49
Q

If the traffic stop results in a ticket or arrest for the driver, he/she: should not #1…

A

Debate the reason for the stop or argue with the police officer.

50
Q

If the traffic stop results in a ticket or arrest for the driver, he/she: should not #2…

A

Refuse to sign a ticket if issued. A traffic ticket requires the driver’s signature. Signing a ticket is not an admission of the driver’s guilt - only an acknowledgement of receiving the ticket.

51
Q

If the traffic stop results in a ticket or arrest for the driver, he/she: should not #3…

A

Be uncooperative with law enforcement at the scene. If a driver is suspected of drunk driving, refusal to submit to breath, urine, blood or performance tests can result in the loss of driving privileges.

52
Q

If the traffic stop results in a ticket or arrest for the driver, he/she: should not #4…

A

Argue about the ticket at the time of issuance. If a driver believes an offense was not committed or the ticket was issued unfairly, he/she will have the opportunity to present the case in traffic court.

53
Q

If the traffic stop results in a ticket or arrest for the driver, he/she: should not #5…

A

Resist arrest if taken into custody by the police.

54
Q

The only time an Illinois driver can use a cellphone that is not hands free is: #1…

A

To report an emergency.

55
Q

The only time an Illinois driver can use a cellphone that is not hands free is: #2…

A

While parked on the shoulder of a roadway.

56
Q

The only time an Illinois driver can use a cellphone that is not hands free is: #3…

A

While stopped due to normal traffic being obstructed and the vehicle is in neutral or parked.

57
Q

Under what age must passengers be secured in a child restraint system?

A

Under age 8.

58
Q

Under what age must children sit in the back seat?

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Under the age of 12.

59
Q

What is the appropriate speed limit for an interstate or tollway?

A

70 mph

60
Q

What is the appropriate speed limit for a highway with four lanes?

A

65 mph

61
Q

What is the appropriate speed limit for highways beside four lane highways and rural areas?

A

55 mph

62
Q

What is the appropriate speed limit for city or town areas?

A

30 mph

63
Q

What is the appropriate speed limit for alleys?

A

15 mph

64
Q

What is the appropriate speed limit for school zones?

A

20 mph (on school days between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. when children are present and signs are posted).

65
Q

Local municipalities…

A

Have the discretion to post speed limits different from what is posted from the speed limits that have been or that may be mentioned in other questions.

66
Q

When two vehicles enter an intersection from different highways at the same time, which vehicle must yield the right of way?

A

The vehicle on the left.

67
Q

To turn right from a highway into two lanes in your direction, turn from:

A

The lane nearest to the curb or edge of the roadway.

68
Q
A

I am turning left.

69
Q

You must yield the right of way to an approaching vehicle when you are:

A

Turning left.

70
Q

You want to turn left at an intersection. The light is green but oncoming traffic is heavy. You should:

A

Wait in the center of the intersection for traffic to clear.

71
Q
A

This is a sign for a hospital.

72
Q
A

U.S. route sign.

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