Illinois Permit Practice Test 2026: Practice test 3

1. Question 1 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AA passing lane is ahead
   • BTraffic ahead travels in both directions on the same road
   • CTwo lanes go your way
   • DA divided highway begins
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   Answer: B. Traffic ahead travels in both directions on the same road

   You are leaving a one-way road or divided highway. Oncoming traffic will be beside you, so keep right.

2. Question 2 of 25

   In freezing weather, which part of the road often ices over first?

   • ALong straight roads in the sun
   • BRoads in the middle of town
   • CBridges and overpasses
   • DUphill sections facing the sun
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   Answer: C. Bridges and overpasses

   Cold air flows above and below bridges and overpasses, so they freeze before other parts of the road.

3. Question 3 of 25

   Which of these places is unsafe for passing on a two-lane road?

   • AA flat, open road in daylight with a clear view
   • BA straight road with a broken yellow line and no oncoming traffic
   • CA marked passing zone with good visibility
   • DNear the top of a hill or on a curve where you cannot see ahead
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   Answer: D. Near the top of a hill or on a curve where you cannot see ahead

   Do not pass near hills or curves where you cannot see oncoming traffic, or near intersections and railroad crossings.

4. Question 4 of 25

   Car A is waiting to enter this roundabout. Car B is already in the roundabout. Which car has the right-of-way?

   • AWhichever car is larger
   • BWhichever car honks first
   • CCar B
   • DCar A
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   Answer: C. Car B

   Yield to all traffic already in the roundabout, then enter when there is a safe gap.

5. Question 5 of 25

   You are entering a freeway from an on-ramp, as shown. What should you do in the acceleration lane?

   • AMerge right away without checking traffic
   • BDrive slowly so freeway drivers notice you
   • CSpeed up to match freeway traffic, then merge into a safe gap
   • DStop at the end of the ramp and wait for a big gap
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   Answer: C. Speed up to match freeway traffic, then merge into a safe gap

   Use the acceleration lane to reach the speed of traffic, check mirrors and your blind spot, signal, and merge into a gap.

6. Question 6 of 25

   What should you do when you see this sign?

   • ASlow down and watch for deer, especially at dawn and dusk
   • BTurn off your headlights so deer are not blinded
   • CHonk your horn the whole time
   • DSwerve sharply if you see a deer
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   Answer: A. Slow down and watch for deer, especially at dawn and dusk

   Deer are most active at dawn and dusk. If one appears, brake firmly and stay in your lane rather than swerving.

7. Question 7 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AHeavy vehicles must keep right
   • BThe lane is closed
   • COnly vehicles with two or more people may use this lane
   • DTrucks only
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   Answer: C. Only vehicles with two or more people may use this lane

   HOV means high-occupancy vehicle. 2+ means at least two people, counting the driver.

8. Question 8 of 25

   A train has just passed a crossing with more than one track. What should you do before you go?

   • ADrive around the gates as they start to rise
   • BGo as soon as the last train car passes
   • CMake sure no other train is coming on another track
   • DFollow the car ahead closely across the tracks
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   Answer: C. Make sure no other train is coming on another track

   A second train can be hidden by the first one. Wait until the lights stop and you can see that all tracks are clear.

9. Question 9 of 25

   Total stopping distance, as shown, is made up of which two parts?

   • AThe distance you travel while reacting, plus the braking distance
   • BThe braking distance, counted twice
   • CThe reaction distance plus the length of your car
   • DThe distance to the car ahead plus the braking distance
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   Answer: A. The distance you travel while reacting, plus the braking distance

   Part 1 is how far you travel while you see the danger and move your foot to the brake. Part 2 is how far you travel after braking until you stop.

10. Question 10 of 25

    Which of these is distracted driving?

    • AScanning the road ahead
    • BEating or changing the music while driving
    • CKeeping both hands on the wheel
    • DChecking your mirrors
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    Answer: B. Eating or changing the music while driving

    Any activity that takes your attention from driving is a distraction, including eating, talking and adjusting the stereo or GPS.

11. Question 11 of 25

    How far should you sit from the air bag in the steering wheel?

    • AAt least 3 feet
    • BAs close as you can
    • CAt least 10 inches
    • DAt least 2 inches
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    Answer: C. At least 10 inches

    Sit at least 10 inches from the air bag cover, as long as you can still control the vehicle safely.

12. Question 12 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA school crossing guard is ahead
    • BA flagger is ahead; slow down and follow the flagger's signals
    • CA pedestrian crossing is ahead
    • DA parade is ahead
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    Answer: B. A flagger is ahead; slow down and follow the flagger's signals

    A flagger controls traffic in a work zone with a STOP/SLOW paddle or a flag. Obey the flagger's directions.

13. Question 13 of 25

    An emergency vehicle (1) is stopped on the shoulder with its lights flashing. What should you do in Car 2?

    • AKeep your speed and lane
    • BStop behind the police car
    • CSpeed up to get past quickly
    • DMove over one lane if it is safe; if not, slow down
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    Answer: D. Move over one lane if it is safe; if not, slow down

    Move Over laws require you to change to a lane away from a stopped emergency vehicle when safe, or slow down if you cannot.

14. Question 14 of 25

    A police officer directing traffic waves you through a red light. What should you do?

    • AFollow the officer's directions
    • BTurn right instead
    • CHonk to check that the officer means you
    • DStay stopped until the light turns green
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    Answer: A. Follow the officer's directions

    Directions from a police officer directing traffic override traffic lights, signs and pavement markings.

15. Question 15 of 25

    You see this sign facing you on a ramp. What should you do?

    • AKeep driving in the left lane with your hazard lights on
    • BYou are going the wrong way: pull over safely, turn around and leave the way you came
    • CSpeed up to get off the ramp quickly
    • DKeep going and take the next exit
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    Answer: B. You are going the wrong way: pull over safely, turn around and leave the way you came

    WRONG WAY signs face drivers who are going against traffic. Stop safely, turn around and drive in the correct direction.

16. Question 16 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AThe bridge ahead is narrower than the road
    • BThe bridge ahead is closed
    • CA drawbridge is ahead
    • DThe road ends at a river
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    Answer: A. The bridge ahead is narrower than the road

    There is less room on the bridge. Slow down, keep right and watch for oncoming traffic.

17. Question 17 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AThe road becomes divided
    • BA narrow bridge is ahead
    • CA new lane is added
    • DThe right lane ends; merge left when it is safe
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    Answer: D. The right lane ends; merge left when it is safe

    If you are in the lane that ends, signal and move over when there is a safe gap. Drivers in the other lane should help by adjusting speed.

18. Question 18 of 25

    At a four-way stop, you and a car facing you stop at the same time. You want to turn left and the other driver is going straight. Who should go first?

    • AYou, because you signaled first
    • BYou, because left turns go first at stop signs
    • CThe driver going straight
    • DWhoever starts moving first
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    Answer: C. The driver going straight

    A driver turning left must yield to oncoming traffic that is going straight or turning right.

19. Question 19 of 25

    At a stop sign with a white stop line painted across your lane, where should you stop?

    • ABefore the stop line
    • BInside the crosswalk
    • CWith your front wheels past the line
    • DPast the line, at the edge of the cross street
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    Answer: A. Before the stop line

    A stop line shows where you must stop. If there is no stop line, stop before the crosswalk.

20. Question 20 of 25

    You reach this sign. You cannot see a train, but you hear a train horn. What should you do?

    • ADrive onto the tracks to get a better look
    • BStop before the tracks and wait until the train has passed
    • CHonk your horn and keep going
    • DCross quickly before the train arrives
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    Answer: B. Stop before the tracks and wait until the train has passed

    Never try to beat a train. Trains cannot stop quickly. Stop before the tracks and cross only when you are sure it is safe.

21. Question 21 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ATraffic joining from the side gets its own lane, so it does not need to merge
    • BTwo-way traffic ahead
    • CThe road narrows ahead
    • DYou must merge left now
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    Answer: A. Traffic joining from the side gets its own lane, so it does not need to merge

    The entering traffic gets a new lane. Still watch for drivers who change lanes.

22. Question 22 of 25

    The speed limit is 55 mph, but there is thick fog and the road is slippery. How fast should you drive?

    • AExactly 10 mph under the limit
    • BAs fast as the cars around you
    • CSlower than 55 mph, at a speed that is safe for the conditions
    • D55 mph, because that is the limit
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    Answer: C. Slower than 55 mph, at a speed that is safe for the conditions

    The posted limit is the top speed for good conditions. You can be ticketed for driving too fast for conditions even below the limit.

23. Question 23 of 25

    What does a five-sided (pentagon) sign like this warn you about?

    • AA no-passing zone
    • BA railroad crossing
    • CRoad work
    • DA school zone or school crossing
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    Answer: D. A school zone or school crossing

    The pentagon shape is used for school signs, so you know to watch for children.

24. Question 24 of 25

    Why should you avoid making a U-turn near the top of a hill or on a curve?

    • AIt wears out your tires
    • BYour turn signal will not work
    • CIt uses too much fuel
    • DOther drivers may not see you in time to stop
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    Answer: D. Other drivers may not see you in time to stop

    U-turns are unsafe where other drivers cannot see your vehicle from far away, such as near hilltops and curves.

25. Question 25 of 25

    Your car breaks down on a highway. What should you do first?

    • ATurn on your hazard lights and pull as far off the road as you can
    • BKeep the lights off to save the battery
    • CWalk along the highway for help
    • DStop in your lane and get out
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    Answer: A. Turn on your hazard lights and pull as far off the road as you can

    Use your hazard flashers and get your car off the road if possible. Avoid stopping just over a hill or around a curve.

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