2025 Illinois Permit Test 7
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. When passing on the left of a vehicle, it is safe to move back into the right lane:
Explanation
When passing another vehicle on its left, you may move back into the right lane when the headlights of the passed vehicle can be seen in your rearview mirror. Always signal before changing lanes.
2. This road sign means:
Explanation
Warning signs are usually yellow with black markings. This sign indicates the presence of a crosswalk, regardless of if it is marked on the pavement or not. Upon seeing this sign, you should be alert and allow any pedestrians to cross the road safely.
3. You are involved in a minor collision at an intersection. There are no injuries and there is very little vehicle damage. You should:
Explanation
After a collision, if no one has been injured or killed and you can safely do so, you should move your vehicle out of the traffic lane.
4. If you approach a flashing red traffic light, you:
Explanation
Treat a flashing red light the same as a stop sign. Come to a complete stop at the stop line or, if there is no stop line, prior to the crosswalk and before entering the intersection. Yield to all other traffic and pedestrians.
5. When turning left at an intersection:
Explanation
Drivers making left turns must yield to oncoming traffic that is traveling straight. Drivers must always yield to pedestrians.
6. This sign means:
Explanation
This sign informs drivers that they are leaving a divided roadway and approaching a two-way highway.
7. This sign means:
Explanation
This sign indicates that there is a yield sign ahead. You should begin to slow down when you see this warning sign.
8. Drivers turning left must yield to:
Explanation
Drivers turning left must yield to oncoming vehicles that are driving straight ahead. A turning driver may only proceed when they can safely turn without affecting oncoming traffic.
9. It is unlawful to:
Explanation
It is illegal to cross the centerline to pass when driving on hills, in curves, and in other locations where you cannot see ahead far enough to pass safely. You may not pass at street crossings, at railroad crossings, where signs indicate no passing zones, or where a solid yellow line is next to your lane. You may not pass when the vehicle in front of you has stopped for a pedestrian or when driving in work zones where passing would be hazardous.
10. When driving at night, you should:
Explanation
Driving at night is more hazardous than daytime driving because the lowered visibility makes it difficult to judge speed, distances, and other potential hazards. Increase your following distance to help prevent a potential collision if the vehicle in front of you should stop abruptly. Use your headlights when driving at night, following the rules for proper usage of high beams and low beams.
11. This sign indicates that the road ahead:
Explanation
