2025 Illinois Permit Test 16
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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25. When driving at night on a dimly lit street, you should:
Explanation
You should drive more slowly at night than during the day because it is not possible to see as far ahead at night. You should make sure that you can stop within the area illuminated by your headlights.
27. It is permissible to make a right turn against a red signal light after stopping and yielding to other vehicles and pedestrians.
Explanation
A driver may make a right turn at a red light unless there is a sign prohibiting it. Before turning, they must come to a complete stop and yield to other drivers and to pedestrians.
28. You are preparing to exit the interstate. When should you start reducing your speed?
Explanation
When leaving an interstate, you should maintain your speed until you enter the deceleration lane, at which point you should reduce your speed to the exit ramp's posted advisory speed.
30. This sign means:
Explanation
This sign indicates that a divided highway begins ahead. Keep to the right of the median divider.
31. When you drive through a construction zone, you should:
Explanation
To avoid contributing to chronic traffic congestion, you should not "rubberneck." That is, you should not slow down to look at out-of-the-ordinary things.
33. Headlights must be lighted from sunset to sunrise.
Explanation
Headlights must be turned on from sunset to sunrise.
34. Taillights are not required to be illuminated after dark.
Explanation
A vehicle's headlights must be on from sunset to sunrise. Vehicles must also have two red taillights visible for 500 feet from behind. Only one taillight is needed for mopeds and motorcycles.
35. An orange and red triangular sign on a vehicle always means:
Explanation
