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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. Signs having a red circle with a red slash from the upper-left to the lower-right mean:
Do Not Enter.
NO. The picture within the circle shows what is not allowed.
You must yield to oncoming traffic.
2. Drivers are permitted to wear a headset while driving.
True.
False.
3. If other traffic prevents you from going fully across a set of railroad tracks:
Proceed only when at least one-half of your vehicle can cross the tracks safely.
Wait and go across only when there is room for your vehicle on the other side.
Wait until the approaching train has come to a stop.
4. A driver may pass another vehicle by driving on the shoulder of the road.
True.
False.
5. You may turn right on red:
After slowing down and yielding to pedestrians and vehicles in the intersection.
After stopping and yielding to pedestrians and vehicles in the intersection.
When no pedestrians are present in the intersection.
6. Headlights must be turned on from sunset to sunrise.
False.
True.
7. In a business or residential area, you must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before making a turn.
75
50
100
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