At this red sign, what action is required even if no other traffic is visible?
Correct answer: Come to a complete stop, then proceed when safe
This sign requires a full stop. Where present, stop at the stop line before proceeding when safe.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (July 2026, DSD A 112.47), Chapter 9 > Stop; printed page 65 / physical PDF page 68 ↗
You approach this triangular sign. Which response follows its instruction?
Correct answer: Slow down, give way to conflicting traffic, and stop if necessary
Yield means slow down and check for traffic. Stop when necessary to give other traffic the right-of-way.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (July 2026, DSD A 112.47), Chapter 9 > Yield; printed page 65 / physical PDF page 68 ↗
At a roadway entrance, what restriction does this red-and-white sign impose?
Correct answer: Do not drive into the roadway from this direction
This sign marks a roadway or ramp that must not be entered from your direction.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (July 2026, DSD A 112.47), Chapter 9 > Do Not Enter; printed page 65 / physical PDF page 68 ↗
A driver sees this sign after entering a street. What problem does it identify?
Correct answer: The vehicle is traveling against the permitted direction
Wrong Way signs warn drivers who have entered against the permitted direction, often after a Do Not Enter sign.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (July 2026, DSD A 112.47), Chapter 9 > Wrong Way; printed page 66 / physical PDF page 69 ↗
Which planned movement would violate the sign shown?
Correct answer: Turning around to travel in the opposite direction
The barred curved arrow prohibits a U-turn. It does not by itself prohibit every left turn.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (July 2026, DSD A 112.47), Chapter 9 > No U-Turn; No (Not Allowed); printed page 66 / physical PDF page 69 ↗
An island lies ahead. Which path does this sign direct traffic to take?
Correct answer: Keep to the right of the island or divider
The sign directs traffic to pass to the right of the obstruction. It is not an instruction to make a right turn at an intersection.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (July 2026, DSD A 112.47), Chapter 9 > Keep Right; printed page 67 / physical PDF page 70 ↗
What movement does the crossed-out arrow forbid?
Correct answer: Making a left turn
The red circle and slash over the left-pointing arrow prohibit a left turn.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (July 2026, DSD A 112.47), Chapter 9 > No Right/Left Turn; printed page 66 / physical PDF page 69 ↗
Which turning movement is barred by this sign?
Correct answer: Making a right turn
The barred right-pointing arrow means a right turn is not permitted.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (July 2026, DSD A 112.47), Chapter 9 > No Right/Left Turn; printed page 66 / physical PDF page 69 ↗
What approaching traffic pattern is represented by this warning symbol?
Correct answer: Traffic will join the roadway from the right
The symbol shows traffic joining from the right. Watch for the merging movement and adjust speed and position safely.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (July 2026, DSD A 112.47), Chapter 9 > Merging Lanes; printed page 72 / physical PDF page 75 ↗
What restriction begins where this pennant is posted?
Correct answer: The beginning of a no-passing zone
The pennant marks the beginning of a no-passing zone and is placed on the left side of the road.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (July 2026, DSD A 112.47), Chapter 9 > Shapes of Signs > No Passing Zone; printed page 64 / physical PDF page 67 ↗
Which lane arrangement should you prepare for beyond this warning?
Correct answer: The right lane ends and its traffic must merge left safely
The right-hand lane tapers away. Prepare for a safe merge to the left; the warning does not assign merging priority.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (July 2026, DSD A 112.47), Chapter 9 > Reduction in Lanes; printed page 71 / physical PDF page 74 ↗
What change to the separation of traffic is indicated here?
Correct answer: Opposing directions will be separated by a median or barrier
This sign warns that the highway ahead is divided into separate roadways for opposing traffic.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (July 2026, DSD A 112.47), Chapter 9 > Divided Highway (begins); printed page 72 / physical PDF page 75 ↗
What happens to the divided roadway beyond this sign?
Correct answer: The divided highway ends and opposing traffic will use an undivided roadway
The physical separation between opposing roadways ends. Be alert for two-way traffic on the undivided road ahead.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (July 2026, DSD A 112.47), Chapter 9 > Divided Highway (ends); printed page 72 / physical PDF page 75 ↗
What do the two opposing arrows tell you about the road ahead?
Correct answer: Traffic traveling in both directions on the roadway
The opposing arrows warn that the roadway ahead carries traffic in both directions.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (July 2026, DSD A 112.47), Chapter 9 > Two-Way Roadway; printed page 72 / physical PDF page 75 ↗
Which hazard lies ahead of this round yellow sign?
Correct answer: A railroad crossing ahead; look and listen for trains and be ready to stop
This is advance warning of a railroad crossing, not the crossing's stop line. Look and listen for trains and be prepared to stop when necessary.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (July 2026, DSD A 112.47), Chapter 9 > Shapes of Signs > Railroad Crossing; printed page 63 / physical PDF page 66 ↗
What nearby area is identified by this five-sided sign without an arrow plaque?
Correct answer: A school area where children may be present
The pentagon-shaped sign warns of a school area. A downward-arrow plaque is used with this sign to identify a school crossing's location; no such plaque is shown here.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (July 2026, DSD A 112.47), Chapter 9 > Shapes of Signs > School; printed page 64 / physical PDF page 67 ↗
What pavement hazard is represented by the car-and-curved-tracks symbol?
Correct answer: The road can become unusually slippery when wet
The symbol warns that wet pavement can cause loss of control. Slow down and allow for a longer stop.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (July 2026, DSD A 112.47), Chapter 9 > Slippery Pavement; printed page 70 / physical PDF page 73 ↗
What road feature is indicated by the truck on a slope?
Correct answer: A steep downhill grade
The symbol warns of a downhill grade. Reduce speed before descending.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (July 2026, DSD A 112.47), Chapter 9 > Downgrade; printed page 71 / physical PDF page 74 ↗
What should you look for beyond this diamond-shaped warning?
Correct answer: A traffic signal not yet readily visible
The sign warns of a traffic signal ahead. Be alert for the signal and vehicles that may already be stopped there.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (July 2026, DSD A 112.47), Chapter 9 > Stop Ahead/Yield Ahead/Signal Ahead; printed page 69 / physical PDF page 72 ↗
What control should you prepare to encounter beyond this yellow warning sign?
Correct answer: A stop sign ahead that may be difficult to see from here
This warning announces a stop sign ahead, which may not be readily visible. Prepare for the stop and for traffic queued before it.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (July 2026, DSD A 112.47), Chapter 9 > Stop Ahead/Yield Ahead/Signal Ahead; printed page 69 / physical PDF page 72 ↗
