2025 Illinois Permit Test 6
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. When driving in fog, you should:
Explanation
Drivers should use low beam headlights when driving in fog. High beams will reflect back at the driver, making it difficult to see.
14. This road sign means:
Explanation
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 of an upcoming steep hill. Drivers should adjust their speed accordingly to avoid collisions and brake damage.
15. This sign means:
Explanation
A triangular red and white sign indicates that you must yield the right-of-way.
16. If the roadway is wet or icy, you should:
Explanation
Because your tires will not grip the road under wet, snowy, or icy conditions as well as they will under dry conditions, you should slow down if the roadway is wet or icy.
17. What does this road sign indicate?
Explanation
Pentagonal signs indicate that you are in or are approaching a school zone and/or school crossing. Be aware of children when driving near a school zone and follow posted speed limits.
18. Using a cell phone while operating a motor vehicle is considered a distraction because:
Explanation
Using a cell phone while driving is dangerous because it occupies the user's eyes, hands, and mind. Even the most skilled drivers increase their risk of being involved in a crash by using a cell phone on the road.
19. If you are involved in or come upon a traffic crash, you should stop your vehicle in a safe, well-lighted public place that does not obstruct traffic, if able to do so.
Explanation
If you are involved in or come upon a traffic crash, you should stop your vehicle in a safe, well-lit public place that does not obstruct traffic (if possible); help any injured persons (if necessary or if they ask you to); call 911 immediately; warn other drivers by using emergency flashers or flares (if available); and ask everyone involved for their names, addresses, phone numbers, driver license numbers, and license plate numbers.
20. This sign means:
Explanation
Orange, diamond-shaped signs are used to mark construction, maintenance, survey, and utility work areas. These signs help direct drivers and pedestrians safely through dangerous zones. Fines for traffic convictions may double in areas marked by these signs.
21. This sign means:
Explanation
Warning signs are usually yellow with black markings. This sign warns that the divided highway ends ahead. Prepare to change lanes or shift lane position.
22. This sign means:
Explanation
Warning signs are usually yellow with black markings. This sign alerts drivers to where pedestrians may be crossing. If a pedestrian is crossing in a crosswalk marked with this sign, drivers must stop and remain stopped until the pedestrian is no longer in the crosswalk.
23. Alcohol is the single greatest common factor in fatal motor vehicle crashes.
Explanation
Alcohol is the number one killer on American roadways. Alcohol affects a person’s vision and slows their reaction time, so it takes longer to act in an emergency. Alcohol affects a person’s driving even if they are below the level of illegal intoxication.
24. You should not start across an intersection if you know you will block the intersection when the light turns red:
Explanation
Even if the signal is green, you must not enter an intersection unless you can get completely across before the light turns red. If you block the intersection, you can be cited.
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