Illinois DMV Permit Practice Test 2: 50 Questions
Practice Test 2 has 50 multiple-choice questions on Illinois driving rules, including Illinois GDL, Illinois urban speed limit, Illinois rural Two-Lane speed limit and Illinois work zone fines. Each answer is explained as soon as you pick it, and every question is listed with its answer in the study guide below.
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What Practice Test 2 Covers
The questions in this test ask about:
- Illinois GDL
- Illinois Urban Speed Limit
- Illinois Rural Two-Lane Speed Limit
- Illinois Work Zone Fines
- T-Intersection Right-of-Way
- Two-Lane Road Passing
- Passing Prohibited Locations
- Crosswalk Parking Prohibition
- Stop Sign Parking Prohibition
- Parallel Parking Curb Distance
- School Bus Divided Highway
- Vehicles Always Stop at Railroad
- Illinois BAC Limit
- Illinois Zero Tolerance
Try 5 Questions from This Test
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Under Illinois’ Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) program, during the initial licensing phase for drivers under age 18, nighttime driving restrictions generally begin at:
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A. 10 p.m. on weeknights and 11 p.m. on weekends (hours may vary by local curfew)
Illinois GDL rules restrict late-night driving for young drivers. In many areas, restrictions start at 10 p.m. on weeknights and 11 p.m. on weekends or follow local curfew laws.
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Unless posted otherwise, the speed limit in an Illinois urban area (city or town) is usually:
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B. 30 mph
In many Illinois cities and towns the default speed limit on streets is 30 mph unless a different speed is posted.
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In a construction or work zone in Illinois, if you are caught speeding, you can expect:
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A. Higher fines and possible license suspension for repeated offenses
Work zone violations carry enhanced penalties in Illinois, including increased fines and possible suspension for multiple offenses.
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At an uncontrolled T-intersection (where one road ends at another), which vehicle has the right-of-way?
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C. Traffic on the through road
Drivers on the side road must yield to vehicles already traveling on the through roadway.
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Which of the following vehicles must always stop at railroad crossings, even if a train is not coming?
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A. School buses and vehicles carrying hazardous materials
Certain vehicles, such as school buses and those carrying hazardous materials, must always stop to check for trains.
Complete Study Guide: All 50 Questions with Answers
Every question in Practice Test 2, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
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Q1. Under Illinois’ Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) program, during the initial licensing phase for drivers under age 18, nighttime driving restrictions generally begin at:
Correct answer: 10 p.m. on weeknights and 11 p.m. on weekends (hours may vary by local curfew)
Why: Illinois GDL rules restrict late-night driving for young drivers. In many areas, restrictions start at 10 p.m. on weeknights and 11 p.m. on weekends or follow local curfew laws.
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Q2. For the first 12 months of licensing or until the driver turns 18 (whichever comes first), how many passengers under age 20 may an Illinois driver have without a parent or guardian present?
Correct answer: Just one passenger under 20, unless they are immediate family members
Why: During the first year, Illinois limits young drivers to one non-family passenger under 20 to help reduce distraction and crash risk.
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Q3. You approach a STOP sign with no stop line or crosswalk. Where should you stop?
Correct answer: Before entering the intersection, where you can best see cross traffic
Why: If there is no line or crosswalk, stop at a point just before entering the intersection while still having a clear view of approaching traffic.
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Q4. A YIELD sign means you must:
Correct answer: Slow down, be ready to stop, and yield the right-of-way to traffic and pedestrians
Why: At a YIELD sign, you do not always have to stop, but you must let others go first when they are close enough to be affected by your movement.
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Q5. A red arrow for a turn at a traffic signal means you must:
Correct answer: Stop and do not turn in the direction of the arrow until it turns green
Why: A solid red arrow prohibits turning in that direction. You must wait for a green signal or green arrow.
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Q6. A double solid yellow line in the center of a two-way roadway means:
Correct answer: Passing is not allowed for traffic traveling in either direction
Why: Double solid yellow lines mark a no-passing zone for traffic in both directions.
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Q7. On a two-way street, when can you legally turn right on a red light in Illinois?
Correct answer: After a complete stop, if there is no sign prohibiting it and the way is clear
Why: Right turns on red are generally allowed after a complete stop and yielding to traffic and pedestrians, unless signs say otherwise.
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Q8. When must you use your turn signal in Illinois before making a turn in a business or residential area?
Correct answer: At least 100 feet before the turn
Why: Illinois law requires signaling continuously for at least 100 feet before turning in business or residential areas.
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Q9. On a highway outside of a business or residential area, you should signal your intention to turn or change lanes for at least:
Correct answer: 200 feet before turning or changing lanes
Why: The Rules of the Road advise signaling at least 200 feet in advance on faster, rural roadways.
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Q10. Unless posted otherwise, the speed limit in an Illinois urban area (city or town) is usually:
Correct answer: 30 mph
Why: In many Illinois cities and towns the default speed limit on streets is 30 mph unless a different speed is posted.
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Q11. In a construction or work zone in Illinois, if you are caught speeding, you can expect:
Correct answer: Higher fines and possible license suspension for repeated offenses
Why: Work zone violations carry enhanced penalties in Illinois, including increased fines and possible suspension for multiple offenses.
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Q12. At a four-way stop intersection, if two vehicles arrive at the same time, who has the right-of-way?
Correct answer: The driver on the right
Why: When vehicles arrive together, the one on the right usually has the right-of-way. When in doubt, communicate and use caution.
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Q13. When turning left at an intersection without a protected left arrow, you must:
Correct answer: Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians before turning
Why: Oncoming traffic and pedestrians walking with the signal have the right-of-way. Turn left only when the path is clear.
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Q14. At an uncontrolled T-intersection (where one road ends at another), which vehicle has the right-of-way?
Correct answer: Traffic on the through road
Why: Drivers on the side road must yield to vehicles already traveling on the through roadway.
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Q15. When entering a roundabout in Illinois, you must:
Correct answer: Yield to traffic already in the circle and to pedestrians in crosswalks
Why: Vehicles already in the roundabout have the right-of-way. Enter only when there is a suitable gap.
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Q16. On a two-lane rural highway, you may legally pass another vehicle:
Correct answer: When the center line on your side is broken and no oncoming traffic is near
Why: Passing is allowed only where broken lines and clear visibility show it can be done safely.
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Q17. You must NOT pass another vehicle on a two-lane road when:
Correct answer: You are within 100 feet of a bridge, tunnel, railroad crossing, or intersection
Why: Passing near intersections, bridges, tunnels, and railroad crossings can be dangerous and is often prohibited.
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Q18. When following a large truck on the highway, you should:
Correct answer: Keep a greater following distance so you can see around the truck and stop safely
Why: Trucks block your view of the road ahead and need more stopping distance, so you should stay farther back.
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Q19. In Illinois, you may not park within how many feet of a crosswalk at an intersection?
Correct answer: 20 feet
Why: Parking too close to crosswalks reduces visibility for drivers and pedestrians, so Illinois law requires keeping a safe distance.
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Q20. You may not park within how many feet of a STOP sign in Illinois?
Correct answer: 30 feet
Why: Parking at least 30 feet away from stop signs helps other drivers see the sign clearly.
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Q21. When parking on a hill with a curb and your car facing uphill, you should:
Correct answer: Turn the front wheels away from the curb and let the car roll back slightly to rest on the curb
Why: Turning the wheels away from the curb helps prevent the vehicle from rolling into traffic if the brakes fail.
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Q22. When parallel parking on a level street, your wheels should be within how many inches of the curb?
Correct answer: Within 12 inches of the curb
Why: Illinois law requires your vehicle to be reasonably close to the curb, generally within about one foot.
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Q23. On a two-lane road in Illinois when a school bus is stopped with its red lights flashing and stop arm extended, you must:
Correct answer: Stop in either direction until the lights are off and the arm is withdrawn
Why: On a two-lane road, all traffic in both directions must stop for a school bus loading or unloading children.
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Q24. On a four-lane roadway with at least two lanes in each direction and a raised median, when a school bus is stopped with red lights flashing on the opposite side, drivers in the opposing lanes:
Correct answer: Do not have to stop if there is a physical barrier or median between them and the bus
Why: If a median or barrier separates your direction from the bus, drivers in the opposite lanes are usually not required to stop.
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Q25. You are adjusting your seat in a car with a steering wheel air bag. According to the Illinois manual, what distance between you and the air bag is desirable?
Correct answer: 10 to 12 inches
Why: A distance of 10 to 12 inches between the driver and the air bag is desirable, especially for short, elderly or pregnant drivers.
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Q26. Which of the following vehicles must always stop at railroad crossings, even if a train is not coming?
Correct answer: School buses and vehicles carrying hazardous materials
Why: Certain vehicles, such as school buses and those carrying hazardous materials, must always stop to check for trains.
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Q27. The legal limit for Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) for most drivers age 21 and older in Illinois is:
Correct answer: 0.08%
Why: A BAC of 0.08% or higher is considered illegal for most adult drivers in Illinois.
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Q28. Under Illinois’ Zero Tolerance law, a driver under age 21 may lose driving privileges for:
Correct answer: Having any trace of alcohol in their system while driving
Why: Illinois’ Zero Tolerance law allows penalties when a driver under 21 has any alcohol in their system while driving.
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Q29. Illinois’ implied consent law means that by driving on Illinois roads, you:
Correct answer: Agree to submit to chemical testing if arrested for DUI
Why: Refusing a requested test under implied consent can lead to license suspension and other penalties.
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Q30. Which statement about open alcohol containers is true in Illinois?
Correct answer: It is illegal to transport open alcoholic beverages in the passenger area of a vehicle
Why: Open alcohol generally must be stored in the trunk or an area not accessible to the driver or passengers.
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Q31. In Illinois, using a handheld cell phone while driving:
Correct answer: Is generally illegal, except in limited emergencies or when parked off the roadway
Why: Illinois bans handheld device use while driving, with limited exceptions such as emergencies.
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Q32. Illinois law requires seat belt use for:
Correct answer: All drivers and passengers, front and rear, with few exceptions
Why: Everyone in the vehicle must be properly buckled, which helps reduce injury and death in crashes.
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Q33. Most children under age 8 in Illinois must be secured:
Correct answer: In an appropriate child safety seat or booster seat in the back seat
Why: Children under 8 usually must ride in a child safety seat or booster that fits their size and weight.
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Q34. If you are involved in a crash that results in injury, death, or significant property damage, you must:
Correct answer: Stop, stay at the scene, and report the crash to law enforcement
Why: Failing to remain at a serious crash scene or failing to report it can lead to criminal charges and license penalties.
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Q35. When approaching an emergency vehicle with its lights flashing and stopped on the roadside, Illinois’ Scott’s Law requires you to:
Correct answer: Change lanes away from the vehicle if possible and slow down
Why: Scott’s Law requires drivers to move over and slow down for stopped emergency or service vehicles.
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Q36. You must dim your high-beam headlights when you are within how many feet of an oncoming vehicle?
Correct answer: 500 feet
Why: To avoid blinding other drivers, Illinois law requires dimming high beams within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle.
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Q37. You must dim your high-beam headlights when you are following another vehicle within:
Correct answer: 300 feet
Why: Dim high beams when you are too close behind another vehicle so you do not reflect bright light in their mirrors.
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Q38. If you miss your exit on an interstate highway, you should:
Correct answer: Continue to the next exit and then find a safe way to return
Why: Backing up or making a U-turn on an interstate is extremely dangerous and illegal. Proceed to the next exit instead.
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Q39. When merging onto an Illinois expressway from an entrance ramp, you should:
Correct answer: Use the acceleration lane to match the speed of traffic and merge when it is safe
Why: Using the acceleration lane correctly allows you to merge smoothly and safely into the flow of traffic.
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Q40. When an authorized emergency vehicle with lights and siren is approaching from behind you, you must:
Correct answer: Pull to the right side of the road and stop, if possible
Why: Pulling to the right and stopping gives emergency responders a clear path.
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Q41. When a pedestrian using a white cane or a guide dog is in a crosswalk, drivers must:
Correct answer: Stop completely and give the person the right-of-way
Why: Drivers must give absolute right-of-way to blind or visually impaired pedestrians with a white cane or guide dog.
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Q42. A slow-moving vehicle, such as a farm tractor, traveling on a rural road must display:
Correct answer: An orange triangular slow-moving vehicle emblem on the rear
Why: The orange triangle alerts drivers that the vehicle generally travels 25 mph or less.
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Q43. A red X over a lane on an overhead signal means:
Correct answer: That lane is closed to traffic; do not drive in it
Why: Lane-use signals show which lanes are open or closed. A red X means you must not travel in that lane.
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Q44. Yellow diamond-shaped signs are usually:
Correct answer: Warning signs that alert you to curves, intersections, or other conditions
Why: Diamond-shaped yellow signs generally warn about conditions ahead so you can adjust your driving.
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Q45. White rectangular signs with black lettering, such as speed limit signs, are generally:
Correct answer: Regulatory signs that state laws and rules you must follow
Why: Regulatory signs show laws and regulations. You must obey them at all times.
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Q46. When backing out of a driveway or parking space into a street, you should:
Correct answer: Check behind your vehicle and yield to pedestrians and traffic on the street
Why: You must yield to pedestrians and vehicles already in the roadway when backing out.
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Q47. In Illinois, you are required to turn on your headlights when:
Correct answer: Weather conditions make it hard to see and when using windshield wipers due to rain, snow, or fog
Why: Reduced visibility and use of wipers are signals that headlights are needed so other drivers can see you.
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Q48. Driving much slower than the normal flow of traffic on a highway can be:
Correct answer: Just as dangerous as speeding, because it may block other vehicles
Why: Going far below the speed of other traffic can cause sudden braking and lane changes, increasing crash risk.
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Q49. When requested by a law enforcement officer during a traffic stop in Illinois, you must show:
Correct answer: Your driver’s license, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance
Why: Failing to provide required documents can lead to citations or other penalties.
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Q50. Multiple convictions for driving under the influence (DUI) in Illinois can result in:
Correct answer: Long-term license revocation, heavy fines, and possible jail time
Why: Illinois has serious penalties for DUI, especially repeat offenses, including loss of driving privileges and possible imprisonment.