Illinois CAR DMV Practice Test 13

All temporary signs in work zones have orange backgrounds with black writing and/or symbols.

Drivers are not allowed to leave the pavement or main-traveled portion of the road to pass another vehicle.

An octagonal (eight-sided) sign always means "stop." You must always come to a complete stop at this sign.

While driving in Illinois, it is illegal to use a headset, which is defined as any device, other than a hearing aid, that allows you to hear or receive electronic communications. The use of a single-sided headset or earpiece with a wireless/cellphone device is permitted. Motorcycle, motor-driven cycle, and moped operators may use intercom helmets that permit a driver and/or passengers to speak to one another.

Signs with a red circle and diagonal line over a black symbol indicate the the action represented by the symbol is prohibited. In this case, the sign indicates that right turns are prohibited.

When passing, you should not return to your original lane until the entire vehicle you've just passed is visible in your rearview mirror.

At a stop sign, you must come to a complete stop at the stop line, if there is one. If there is no stop line, you must make a complete stop before entering the crosswalk. If there is no crosswalk, you must stop before entering the intersection.

A vehicle's headlights must be on from sunset to sunrise. Vehicles must also have two red taillights visible for 500 feet from behind. Only one taillight is needed for mopeds and motorcycles.

This sign marks the presence of a crosswalk. Be alert to any pedestrians that may be crossing the roadway.

If you are turning right and a bicyclist is approaching on the right, you should let the bicyclist go through the intersection before making your turn.

Warning signs are usually yellow with black markings. Warning signs may alert drivers to areas where animals, people, and vehicles are likely to cross traffic.

A diamond-shaped yellow sign warns of possible danger ahead. Orange signs, which are mostly diamond-shaped, are used to warn of possible dangers in or near work areas.

You should not use cruise control when driving on snowy or icy roads. Your tires may lose contact with the road and you will no longer have control of your vehicle.

Regulatory signs provide notice to road users of traffic laws that must be obeyed. This sign tells drivers that it is prohibited to make a U-turn.

If you see an emergency vehicle approaching while using its flashing lights, pull over to the right edge of the road and stop. Position yourself parallel to the curb. On one-way streets, drive toward the road edge nearest you.

When approaching this sign, you must yield the right-of-way. Slow down and let vehicles and pedestrians crossing your path pass before you proceed. If necessary, stop before going ahead.

When making a left turn, you must yield to pedestrians, bicyclists, or other vehicles moving on their green light.

Signs with a red circle and diagonal line over a black symbol indicate that the action represented by the symbol is prohibited. In this case, the sign indicates that left turns are prohibited.

This sign indicates that the road may be slippery when wet. Exercise caution when driving on a slippery road.

It is permissible to make a left turn at a red light when turning from a one-way street onto another one-way street that has traffic moving to the left. Before turning, you must come to a complete stop and yield the right-of-way to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.

When passing a motorcycle, allow a full lane to the motorcycle. Never crowd into the same lane as the motorcycle. Returning to the original lane too soon can force a rider to swerve to the right and into traffic or off the road.

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.

If driver making a left turn enters an intersection while the light is green, they may finish the turn even after the light turns red.

Warning signs are usually yellow with black markings. They alert you to conditions that are immediately ahead. This sign warns that you are leaving a separated one-way highway and will soon be driving on a two-way highway.

Headlights must be turned on from sunset to sunrise.

Drivers must use the appropriate direction turn signal when changing lanes.

Illinois law requires that you have your headlights on at any time when you are operating the windshield wipers.

An octagonal sign always means stop. When approaching a stop sign, you must come to a complete stop at the marked stop line and proceed only when it is safe to do so. If there is no stop line, stop before the crosswalk. If there is no crosswalk, stop before the intersection at a point from which you can see oncoming traffic.

This sign indicates parking spaces that are reserved for vehicles displaying Persons with Disabilities license plates, Disabled Veteran license plates, and/or disabled parking placards.

A driver under age 18 who is under court supervision for a traffic violation must appear in court with a parent or legal guardian and also must attend traffic safety school.

If a railroad crossing has no warning devices or only a crossbuck sign, you should slow down, look in both directions of the track, and listen for a train or railroad equipment. Only proceed with caution across the tracks when it is safe to do so.

It is unlawful to drive at night using only your parking lights. Drivers are required to use their headlights when driving in the dark.

Warning signs are usually yellow with black markings. They alert you to conditions that are immediately ahead. This sign tells drivers to prepare to allow traffic to safely merge from the right.

When being approached by an emergency vehicle that is using its lights and/or sirens, you must immediately pull to the right side of the road and allow it to pass.

This sign means drivers cannot make a left turn. It is unsafe and unlawful to make a left turn at an intersection where this sign is posted.