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When applying for an Illinois driver’s license, you may be required to complete a vision screening, as well as written and driving exams. The IL DMV practice permit test covers the contents of the Illinois Driver's Handbook. It requires you to identify traffic signs, signals and pavement markings, and answer questions about traffic laws, driving and safety rules, vehicle equipment and crash prevention. The Illinois DMV written test consists of 35 questions, 15 of which will address traffic sign identification. To pass the test, you must correctly answer at least 28 questions.
1. This sign indicates:
bus stop sign
An RV stop.
A truck stop.
A bus station.
2. This road sign means:
side road sign
Merging traffic.
Sharp right turn.
Side road.
3. What does a flashing left yellow arrow mean?
Left turns are not allowed. Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
Left turns are allowed. Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
Left turns are allowed. You have the right of way.
4. When passing a truck, you should let the driver know you are passing by blinking your headlights, especially at night.
False.
True.
5. At an intersection not controlled by signs or signals, you should:
Wait until there are no vehicles at the intersection.
Yield to the vehicle to your left.
Yield to the vehicle to your right.
6. When changing lanes, drivers should never:
Glance over their shoulder to check for blind spots.
Change lanes abruptly.
Check to see if other drivers are moving into the same lane.
7. You see a vehicle approaching from the rear. When you check your mirror again to change lanes, you no longer see the vehicle. You should:
Look over your shoulder to be sure the vehicle isn’t in your blind spot.
Check your outside mirror to see if the vehicle is in your blind spot.
Turn your signal on and change lanes slowly.
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