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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. When they see this sign, drivers should:
right curve sign
Slow down, and not pass other vehicles.
Increase their speed and keep well to the right.
Slow down and pass other vehicles before they reach the curve.
2. A flashing yellow light:
flashing yellow light
warns drivers to proceed with caution.
is used at dangerous intersections.
All of the above.
3. Which of the following does alcohol affect?
Alertness.
Reaction time.
All of the above.
4. A driver must yield the right of way:
when making a left turn on a red light after a complete stop.
to through traffic when approaching a MERGE sign.
when more than one driver reaches a four-way stop intersection.
5. This road sign is:
slower traffic keep right
a regulatory sign.
a speed reduction sign.
a warning sign.
6. What should you do if you are in an intersection waiting to make a left turn, and the traffic signal light turns red?
Wait in the intersection until the light turns green.
Yield to oncoming traffic and complete the turn.
Make sure the intersection is clear, then back up from the intersection.
7. When approaching a highway-rail intersection, the first sign drivers see is usually:
a stop sign.
an RXR round sign on a yellow background.
a yield sign.
8. You've had a few drinks at a party. You should:
Take a cold shower before driving.
Drink coffee before driving.
Ride home with a friend who has not been drinking.
9. The road surface of a bridge may be dangerous in winter because it may remain icy after the rest of the roadway is clear.
False
True
10. This sign is a warning that you are approaching:
advance warning sign
a railroad crossing.
a dead-end street.
a crosswalk.
 
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IL DMV Practice Test Facts

Number of questions: 35
Correct answers to pass:28
Passing score:80%
Signs questions:15
Minimum age to apply: 15
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