2025 Illinois Permit Test 14
The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Illinois. Each permit practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for Illinois please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/illinois/car.
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13. This road sign means:
Explanation
The stop sign is the only eight-sided sign you will see on any roadway. When you encounter a stop sign, you must come to a complete stop. You may not proceed until the way is clear for you to completely and safely pass through the intersection.
14. If you parallel park facing downward on a hill:
Explanation
When parking downhill, turn your front wheels toward the curb or edge of the road. When parking uphill on a road without a curb, turn your wheels toward the edge of the road. When parking uphill on a road with a curb, you must turn your front wheels away from the curb.
15. Talking or texting on a cell phone while driving will not significantly increase your chances being involved in a crash.
Explanation
Using a phone while driving is a distraction that increases your risk of being involved in a crash.
16. This symbol is used for:
Explanation
A reflective orange triangle on the rear of a vehicle means it travels only at slow speeds. You may see this sign on roadwork equipment, farm vehicles, or horse-drawn wagons and carriages. It appears as a solid orange triangle during the day and a hollow red triangle at night.
17. This road sign means:
Explanation
Warning signs are usually yellow with black markings. This sign warns drivers that they are arriving upon a fork in the road and they must bear either right or left.
18. This sign means you are approaching a railroad crossing that does not have a signal. You should:
Explanation
At a railroad crossing marked with this sign, a driver should look both ways, listen for any trains, and be prepared to stop if any trains are nearby. Never try to outdrive an oncoming train.
19. While in a motor vehicle on a highway, it is:
Explanation
It is illegal to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Neither drivers nor passengers may possess an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle while it is in operation.
20. An orange-colored sign like this means:
Explanation
Orange-colored signs indicate construction areas. Proceed with caution.
21. It is permissible to pass on a two-lane two-way roadway within 100 feet of an intersection or railroad crossing.
Explanation
There are number of situations in which it is prohibited to pass on a two-lane two-way road. One of these is when you are within 100 feet of an intersection or railroad crossing.
22. This yellow signs means:
Explanation
This sign indicates that the road ahead may be slippery when wet.
23. Drivers turning left must yield to:
Explanation
Drivers making a left turn must yield to all vehicles approaching from the opposite direction. This includes bicycles and motorcycles.
24. When a train is approaching, all vehicles are required to stop within how many feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing?
Explanation
