Study Test 5

Question 1

This road sign means:
1. Road construction ahead.
2. The road ahead curves left then right.
3. The road ahead curves right then left.

Answer 1

3. The road ahead curves right then left.

Question 2

This yellow sign means:
1. One lane ahead.
2. Merging traffic ahead.
3. Lane ends ahead.

Answer 2

2. Merging traffic ahead.

Question 3

Taillights are not required to be illuminated after dark.
1. True
2. False

Answer 3

2. False

Question 4

Using a cell phone while operating a motor vehicle is considered a distraction because:
1. It causes the driver to be concerned about the cost of the call.
2. It occupies the driver’s hands, eyes, and mind.
3. It is an activity that draws the attention of other drivers.

Answer 4

2. It occupies the driver’s hands, eyes, and mind.

Question 5

It is legal to make a left turn at a red traffic light after stopping only if:
1. You are traveling on a two-way street and turning onto a two-way street.
2. You are traveling on a one-way street and turning onto another one-way street.
3. You yield to all other traffic at the intersection.

Answer 5

2. You are traveling on a one-way street and turning onto another one-way street.

Question 6

This sign means:
1. Slippery when wet.
2. Stop sign ahead.
3. No U-turn.

Answer 6

1. Slippery when wet.

Question 7

If the front right wheel of a vehicle runs off the pavement, a driver should ease off the accelerator, allow the vehicle to slow down, and gently steer back onto the pavement.
1. True
2. False

Answer 7

1. True

Question 8

This sign indicates that the road ahead:
1. Turns sharply right, then left.
2. Curves right, then left.
3. Curves right.

Answer 8

2. Curves right, then left.

Question 9

A railroad crossbuck sign should be treated the same as a yield sign.
1. True
2. False

Answer 9

1. True

Question 10

This sign is used to warn drivers that:
1. The right lane is ending and traffic should merge left.
2. The road curves ahead.
3. There are upcoming intersections.

Answer 10

1. The right lane is ending and traffic should merge left.

Question 11

Various traffic control devices in construction and maintenance work areas are the color:
1. Red.
2. Orange.
3. Yellow.

Answer 11

2. Orange.

Question 12

This sign means:
1. Crossroad ahead.
2. Merge.
3. Stop.

Answer 12

1. Crossroad ahead.

Question 13

This sign means:
1. Upcoming downgrade or hill.
2. Road construction area.
3. Upcoming narrowing of roadway.

Answer 13

1. Upcoming downgrade or hill.

Question 14

A teen driver is allowed only two passengers under age 20 in the vehicle during the first 12 months of licensing.
1. True
2. False

Answer 14

2. False

Question 15

If moving with a stream of vehicles across a railroad track, it is safe to stop on the track for a short period of time.
1. True
2. False

Answer 15

2. False

Question 16

If a tire suddenly blows out while you are driving, you should:
1. Grip the steering wheel firmly, slow down, and exit the traffic lane.
2. Pump the brakes rapidly.
3. Brake hard and steer toward the right edge of the roadway.

Answer 16

1. Grip the steering wheel firmly, slow down, and exit the traffic lane.

Question 17

A driver must slow down in a school zone:
1. On school days between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m., when children are present, and where signs are posted.
2. On weekends.
3. Only during recess.

Answer 17

1. On school days between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m., when children are present, and where signs are posted.

Question 18

This sign tells a driver that:
1. A construction flagger is ahead.
2. A police officer is ahead.
3. A parking attendant is ahead.

Answer 18

1. A construction flagger is ahead.

Question 19

This road sign means:
1. Bicycle crossing.
2. Stop only if other cars are approaching.
3. Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians.

Answer 19

1. Bicycle crossing.

Question 20

This road sign means:
1. No right turn.
2. No U-turns.
3. No left turn.

Answer 20

1. No right turn.

Question 21

Illinois law requires that headlights be on when atmospheric conditions require the use of windshield wipers.
1. True
2. False

Answer 21

1. True

Question 22

This yellow signs means:
1. The road ahead has many curves.
2. There is a sharp curve in the road ahead.
3. The road ahead may be slippery.

Answer 22

3. The road ahead may be slippery.

Question 23

This sign means:
1. Winding road ahead.
2. Do not enter.
3. Pedestrian crossing.

Answer 23

1. Winding road ahead.

Question 24

Drivers may park in the handicap parking access aisles located directly beside handicap parking stalls.
1. True
2. False

Answer 24

2. False

Question 25

A driver who becomes stranded in blizzard conditions should remain in their vehicle.
1. True
2. False

Answer 25

1. True

Question 26

This road sign means:
1. Flagger ahead.
2. Turn left at the intersection.
3. Last turn before a toll road.

Answer 26

1. Flagger ahead.

Question 27

When a bicyclist is making a left turn:
1. They may use the left lane.
2. They may cut through all lanes.
3. They may wait on the side of the road.

Answer 27

1. They may use the left lane.

Question 28

This sign means:
1. Stop.
2. Merge.
3. Upcoming change in direction.

Answer 28

1. Stop.

Question 29

When changing lanes:
1. Rely on the rearview mirror.
2. Look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move.
3. Rely on the left side mirror.

Answer 29

2. Look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move.

Question 30

Changing from one lane to another is best done:
1. Quickly and often.
2. When a car is in your blind spot.
3. Gradually and carefully.

Answer 30

3. Gradually and carefully.

Question 31

While in a motor vehicle on a highway, it is:
1. Illegal to either drink from or possess open containers of alcohol.
2. Legal to drink alcohol if you’re not driving.
3. Legal to drink alcohol if you’re driving but not drunk.

Answer 31

1. Illegal to either drink from or possess open containers of alcohol.

Question 32

You must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle that is using its siren and flashing lights by:
1. Driving as closely to the right edge of the road as possible and stopping.
2. Moving into the right lane and driving slowly until it has passed.
3. Stopping immediately, even if you are within an intersection.

Answer 32

1. Driving as closely to the right edge of the road as possible and stopping.

Question 33

A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles:
1. Driving in both directions may pass.
2. Next to the broken line may pass.
3. Next to the solid line may pass.

Answer 33

2. Next to the broken line may pass.

Question 34

A “Merging lanes” sign means drivers should be prepared to change lanes or allow other traffic to come into their lane.
1. True
2. False

Answer 34

1. True

Question 35

At a crosswalk:
1. You must yield to pedestrians.
2. Pedestrians must yield to you.
3. Construction workers must yield to you.

Answer 35

1. You must yield to pedestrians.