Illinois Permit Practice Test 2026: Oefenexamen 2

1. Vraag 1 van 25

   Your brake pedal suddenly sinks to the floor. What should you try first?

   • ATurn off the engine
   • BShift into park
   • COpen the door to drag your foot
   • DPump the brake pedal to build up pressure
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Pump the brake pedal to build up pressure

   Pumping the pedal may build enough pressure to stop. If that fails, use the parking brake slowly and shift to a lower gear.

2. Vraag 2 van 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • ATurn right at the next road
   • BThe divided highway ends
   • CKeep to the right of the island or obstacle ahead
   • DThe right lane ends
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Keep to the right of the island or obstacle ahead

   Pass on the right side of the traffic island, median or obstacle shown on the sign.

3. Vraag 3 van 25

   What does a steady yellow light mean?

   • ASpeed up to get through before it turns red
   • BThe light is about to turn red, so stop if you can do it safely
   • COnly pedestrians may move now
   • DThe intersection is clear, so go
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. The light is about to turn red, so stop if you can do it safely

   A steady yellow light warns that the green is ending and red is coming. Stop if you can do so safely.

4. Vraag 4 van 25

   Your car starts to hydroplane. What should you do?

   • ATurn sharply toward the shoulder
   • BBrake hard right away
   • CSpeed up to get through the water
   • DEase off the gas and keep the wheel straight without braking hard
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Ease off the gas and keep the wheel straight without braking hard

   Slowly take your foot off the gas and hold the wheel steady until the tires grip again. Do not use the brakes hard.

5. Vraag 5 van 25

   Your car starts to skid on a slippery road. What should you do?

   • ASteer hard the opposite way
   • BSpeed up
   • CSlam on the brakes
   • DEase off the gas and steer in the direction you want the front of the car to go
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Ease off the gas and steer in the direction you want the front of the car to go

   Take your foot off the gas, do not brake hard, and steer smoothly where you want to go.

6. Vraag 6 van 25

   Which drinks contain about the same amount of alcohol?

   • A1.5 ounces of liquor and 12 ounces of wine
   • B12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine and 1.5 ounces of liquor
   • C5 ounces of beer and 12 ounces of liquor
   • D12 ounces of beer and 12 ounces of wine
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine and 1.5 ounces of liquor

   A regular beer, a glass of wine and a shot of liquor each have about the same amount of alcohol. A drink is a drink.

7. Vraag 7 van 25

   What do green signs like this one show?

   • ARules you must obey
   • BPlaces to get gas and food
   • CDirections and distances to places
   • DRoad work ahead
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Directions and distances to places

   Green guide signs show routes, directions and distances in miles.

8. Vraag 8 van 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AA hospital zone begins
   • BA school is near; slow down and watch for children
   • CA playground is ahead
   • DAn adults-only crosswalk is ahead
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. A school is near; slow down and watch for children

   The five-sided school sign warns that you are near a school. Slow down, watch for children and obey any school speed limit.

9. Vraag 9 van 25

   You hit a parked car and the owner is not around. What should you do?

   • AAsk a stranger to watch the car
   • BWait one minute, then leave
   • CTry to find the owner, or leave your information and notify the police
   • DDrive away
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Try to find the owner, or leave your information and notify the police

   If you damage an unattended car or property, you must try to find the owner or report it to the police.

10. Vraag 10 van 25

    You see this orange and red triangle on the back of a farm tractor. What does it mean?

    • AThe vehicle moves much slower than normal traffic, so slow down early
    • BThe vehicle is about to turn
    • CThe vehicle is an emergency vehicle
    • DThe vehicle is carrying hazardous materials
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. The vehicle moves much slower than normal traffic, so slow down early

    The slow-moving vehicle emblem is used on farm equipment, construction equipment and animal-drawn vehicles.

11. Vraag 11 van 25

    Someone is hurt in a crash. When should you move the injured person?

    • AAlways, to make them comfortable
    • BOnly if there is a danger such as fire
    • CRight away, to check for injuries
    • DOnly to drive them to the hospital yourself
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Only if there is a danger such as fire

    Moving an injured person can make injuries worse. Move them only if they face a life-threatening danger, and call for help.

12. Vraag 12 van 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA toll road
    • BA US highway route
    • CA route on the Interstate highway system
    • DA state park road
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. A route on the Interstate highway system

    The red, white and blue shield marks an Interstate highway route.

13. Vraag 13 van 25

    A pedestrian is crossing in the crosswalk ahead of you, as shown. What must you do?

    • AStop and wait until the pedestrian has safely crossed
    • BHonk so the pedestrian moves faster
    • CFlash your lights so the pedestrian stops
    • DDrive slowly around the pedestrian
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Stop and wait until the pedestrian has safely crossed

    Drivers must yield to pedestrians in crosswalks and wait until they can finish crossing safely.

14. Vraag 14 van 25

    Which numbered marking separates traffic going in opposite directions and allows drivers on both sides to pass when it is safe?

    • AMarking 6
    • BMarking 3
    • CMarking 5
    • DMarking 2
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Marking 2

    A broken yellow center line (marking 2) separates opposite directions and allows passing from either side when the way is clear.

15. Vraag 15 van 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AHospital staff parking
    • BA wheelchair crossing is ahead
    • CLoading zone
    • DParking only for vehicles with a valid disability placard or license plate
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Parking only for vehicles with a valid disability placard or license plate

    Do not park in these spaces unless your vehicle displays a valid disability placard or plate. You can be fined.

16. Vraag 16 van 25

    You missed your exit on the freeway. What should you do?

    • AGo on to the next exit
    • BBack up on the shoulder
    • CStop and wait for a gap to back up
    • DMake a U-turn across the median
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Go on to the next exit

    If you miss your exit, stay on the freeway until the next exit. Never back up or turn around on a freeway.

17. Vraag 17 van 25

    Which signs use this round shape?

    • AHospital signs
    • BRailroad crossing advance warning signs
    • CSpeed limit signs
    • DSchool zone signs
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Railroad crossing advance warning signs

    In the United States the circle shape is used for the railroad advance warning sign.

18. Vraag 18 van 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AYou may not turn while the light is red; wait for green
    • BNo turns are allowed at any time
    • CThere is a red-light camera ahead
    • DYou may turn right on red after stopping
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. You may not turn while the light is red; wait for green

    In most places you may turn right on red after a full stop. This sign takes that choice away, so wait for a green light.

19. Vraag 19 van 25

    You are driving out of a driveway or parking lot onto a street. Who must you yield to?

    • AOnly pedestrians
    • BNo one, if you use your turn signal
    • CPedestrians on the sidewalk and all traffic on the street
    • DOnly cars coming from your left
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Pedestrians on the sidewalk and all traffic on the street

    A driver entering a road from a driveway or private road must stop and yield to pedestrians and to traffic on the road.

20. Vraag 20 van 25

    Which numbered marking means that drivers from both directions may not pass?

    • AMarking 5
    • BMarking 3
    • CMarking 2
    • DMarking 4
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Marking 3

    A double solid yellow line (marking 3) means no passing in either direction.

21. Vraag 21 van 25

    The headlights of an oncoming car are blinding you. Where should you look?

    • AStraight into the headlights
    • BDown at your dashboard
    • CAt the center line
    • DToward the right edge of your lane
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Toward the right edge of your lane

    Look toward the right edge of the road until the car passes. Do not stare into the lights.

22. Vraag 22 van 25

    What should you do when you see this sign?

    • APass the car in front before you reach the crosswalk
    • BHonk to warn the children
    • CSlow down, watch for children, and stop for anyone in the crosswalk
    • DSpeed up to get past the crosswalk quickly
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Slow down, watch for children, and stop for anyone in the crosswalk

    The arrow points to the school crosswalk. Stop for children in the crosswalk and follow any crossing guard. Never pass a vehicle stopped for pedestrians.

23. Vraag 23 van 25

    The gates at a railroad crossing are coming down. What should you do?

    • ASpeed up and go under the gates
    • BStop on the tracks until the gates rise
    • CStop and wait until the gates are up and the lights stop flashing
    • DDrive around the gates if you cannot see a train
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Stop and wait until the gates are up and the lights stop flashing

    Never drive around or under lowered or lowering gates. Wait until they are fully up.

24. Vraag 24 van 25

    At night, a car is coming toward you, as shown. When should you switch from high beams to low beams?

    • AOnly if the other driver flashes the lights
    • BWhen it is within 50 feet
    • CWhen it is within 500 feet
    • DWhen it is within 2 miles
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. When it is within 500 feet

    State laws generally require low beams within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle, so you do not blind the other driver.

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    Another car is passing you on a two-lane road. What should you do?

    • AStay centered in your lane and slow down slightly if needed
    • BMove toward the center line
    • CSpeed up so the other car cannot pass
    • DBrake hard
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Stay centered in your lane and slow down slightly if needed

    When someone passes you, keep to your lane and ease off slightly so they can get back in safely. Never speed up.

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