2025 Illinois Signs Permit Test
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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1. What should you do when you see this sign?

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A round sign means you are approaching a railroad crossing. This sign is posted a few hundred feet in front of the tracks and tells drivers to slow down, look, listen, and prepare to stop.
2. A diamond-shaped sign means:

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Diamond-shaped signs are used to warn drivers of special conditions or hazards ahead. They are typically yellow or orange in color.
4. When you see this sign, you should:

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Warning signs alert drivers to upcoming hazards and are usually yellow with black markings. This sign warns drivers about potential traffic merging into their lane from the right.
5. What does this road sign mean?

Explanation
This sign prohibits right turns. It is illegal to turn right at an intersection where this sign is posted.
6. This road sign means:

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Warning signs provide notice to road users of a situation that might not be readily apparent and are usually yellow with black markings. This sign warns drivers to be careful when driving under wet conditions as the pavement will become slippery and more difficult to navigate safely.
7. What message will be found on this yellow pennant-shaped sign?

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Pennant-shaped yellow signs like this are used to indicate a no passing zone.
8. This road sign means:

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This sign marks a one-way road, entrance, or exit. If you are facing this sign, traffic is coming toward you. Turn around if you are driving toward this sign.
9. This sign means:

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