At an ordinary street intersection, your traffic signal is flashing red. What procedure applies?
Correct answer: Stop completely, then proceed under stop-sign right-of-way rules
A flashing red traffic signal requires a stop and then the same right-of-way decisions as a stop sign. Railroad signals have separate rules.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026, July 2026 DSD A112.47, Chapter 10 > Traffic Signals > Flashing Lights; printed p. 77, physical PDF page 80. Current-law check: 625 ILCS 5/11-309(1), (3), reviewed 2026-09-12. Full primary URLs, access status, and retained clauses: illinois-car-rules-2026-09-12.md. ↗
The vehicle ahead has stopped at an intersection crosswalk to let a pedestrian cross. The lane beside it appears open. What should you do?
Correct answer: Do not overtake and pass the stopped vehicle
Do not pass a vehicle stopped at a marked crosswalk or an unmarked intersection crosswalk to allow a pedestrian to cross. Its position may hide the pedestrian.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026, July 2026 DSD A112.47, Chapter 4 > Passing; printed p. 29, physical PDF page 32. Current-law check: 625 ILCS 5/11-1002(d), reviewed 2026-09-12. Full primary URLs, access status, and retained clauses: illinois-car-rules-2026-09-12.md. ↗
You signal a lane change, but another vehicle is alongside you in that lane. What does your signal permit?
Correct answer: No immediate lane change; wait until the movement can be made safely
A signal communicates intent; it does not create right of way. Remain within your lane until you have determined that the movement can be made safely.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026, July 2026 DSD A112.47, Chapter 4 > Turning > Changing Lanes; printed p. 31, physical PDF page 34. Current-law check: 625 ILCS 5/11-709(a); 11-804(a), reviewed 2026-09-12. Full primary URLs, access status, and retained clauses: illinois-car-rules-2026-09-12.md. ↗
You are 70 feet from a bridge on a two-lane, two-way road. Your view is obstructed there. May you cross the centerline to pass an ordinary car?
Correct answer: No; the obstructed-view bridge restriction applies within 100 feet
When the view is obstructed, Illinois prohibits driving left of center within 100 feet of a bridge, viaduct, or tunnel. The question does not involve one of the law's listed exceptions.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026, July 2026 DSD A112.47, Chapter 4 > Passing > passing is not allowed; printed p. 29, physical PDF page 32. Current-law check: 625 ILCS 5/11-706(a)(3), (b), reviewed 2026-09-12. Full primary URLs, access status, and retained clauses: illinois-car-rules-2026-09-12.md. ↗
A construction speed-zone limit remains posted on a Sunday, but no workers are visible. What limit must you obey?
Correct answer: The posted construction-zone limit
A posted Illinois construction or maintenance speed-zone limit applies even when workers are not present. The handbook states that the posted limit applies 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026, July 2026 DSD A112.47, Chapter 4 > Construction Zones; printed p. 25, physical PDF page 28. Current-law check: 625 ILCS 5/11-605.1(a), (a-5), reviewed 2026-09-12. Full primary URLs, access status, and retained clauses: illinois-car-rules-2026-09-12.md. ↗
On a two-lane, two-way road, you meet a school bus stopped to load pupils with its required red warning signals operating. What must you do?
Correct answer: Stop before reaching the bus and wait until legally released to proceed
On this two-lane road, opposing traffic must stop for the bus. Proceed only when the bus resumes motion, its driver signals you to proceed, or its required visual signals are no longer operating.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026, July 2026 DSD A112.47, Chapter 4 > Special Stops > School Buses, continued printed p. 33 / physical p. 36; printed p. 32, physical PDF page 35. Current-law check: 625 ILCS 5/11-1414(a), (e), reviewed 2026-09-12. Full primary URLs, access status, and retained clauses: illinois-car-rules-2026-09-12.md. ↗
An ambulance approaches from behind with its siren and emergency lights operating. You can yield safely. What should you do?
Correct answer: Pull right, stay clear of the intersection, and stop if necessary
Yield to the approaching emergency vehicle by moving right and keeping clear of the intersection. Stop if necessary to allow safe passage and remain out of its way until it has passed, unless an officer directs otherwise.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026, July 2026 DSD A112.47, Chapter 4 > Emergency/Maintenance Vehicles; printed p. 25, physical PDF page 28. Current-law check: 625 ILCS 5/11-907(a)(1), version after P.A. 104-131, reviewed 2026-09-12. Full primary URLs, access status, and retained clauses: illinois-car-rules-2026-09-12.md. ↗
A car follows too closely and a safe open lane is available. What response reduces the conflict?
Correct answer: Move over safely and let it pass
Letting a tailgater pass safely is preferable to competing or brake-checking.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026, July 2026, DSD A112.47; Following Distances; printed 83 (physical PDF page 86) ↗
What should you do with cruise control when rain makes the pavement slippery?
Correct answer: Turn it off and control speed yourself
The manual advises switching cruise control off in rain and other slippery conditions.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026, July 2026, DSD A112.47; Weather Conditions — Rain; printed 85 (physical PDF page 88) ↗
Before winter travel, which systems deserve a working-condition check?
Correct answer: Brakes, lights, wipers and defrosters
Reliable braking and visibility equipment are essential in winter conditions.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026, July 2026, DSD A112.47; Weather Conditions — Winter Driving; printed 85 (physical PDF page 88) ↗
Tall seasonal vegetation limits your view of a rural intersection. What approach is safest?
Correct answer: Reduce speed and check both directions before entering
Limited sight lines call for a cautious approach rather than assumptions about unseen traffic.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026, July 2026, DSD A112.47; Rural Intersections; printed 87 (physical PDF page 90) ↗
Which routine reduces fire risk when refueling a car?
Correct answer: Stop the engine, avoid smoking and remain with the pump
Fueling calls for controlling ignition sources and attending the pump.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026, July 2026, DSD A112.47; Explosive Fire Hazard; printed 88 (physical PDF page 91) ↗
A motorcycle uses only part of a lane that looks wide enough for your car too. What should you do?
Correct answer: Leave the rider the lane instead of squeezing alongside
The rider needs room to maneuver within the lane, including room to avoid hazards.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026, July 2026, DSD A112.47; Motorcycles — Lane Sharing; printed 41 (physical PDF page 44) ↗
You see farm equipment far ahead while traveling at ordinary highway speed. Why should you begin preparing early?
Correct answer: The speed difference can close the gap surprisingly quickly
A large difference in speed leaves less time than the apparent distance may suggest.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026, July 2026, DSD A112.47; Slow-Moving Vehicles — Closing Speeds; printed 46 (physical PDF page 49) ↗
You discover that a front turn-signal lamp is not working before a trip. What is the safety priority?
Correct answer: Restore the signal so other drivers can recognize your intended turns
Working front and rear signals help people around the vehicle understand its intended movements.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026, July 2026, DSD A112.47; Required Equipment — Turn Signals; printed 92 (physical PDF page 95) ↗
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 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 ↗
A 16-year-old has completed the driving lessons in an approved Illinois driver-education course. What supervised practice must still be documented in addition to that course?
Correct answer: At least 50 hours, including at least 10 hours at night.
The under 18 requirement is 50 additional supervised practice hours, including 10 at night. Required driving time with the driver-education instructor does not replace those additional hours.
Source: 2026 Illinois Rules of the Road, printed 16, physical PDF 19: Obtaining an Instruction Permit, supervised-practice paragraph; GDL service, Initial Licensing Phase, parent certification. ↗
A Class D applicant asks what the Illinois written-test regulation requires. Which summary is correct?
Correct answer: A minimum of 35 questions, with 80% answered correctly.
Section 1030.80(b) specifies at least 35 questions and an 80% passing standard for Class D. It does not establish an exact question count for every administration or a separate sign-question quota.
Source: 92 Ill. Administrative Code 1030.80(b), Driver's License Testing/Written Test; source note: amended 50 Ill. Reg. 9349, effective July 1, 2026. ↗
A driver adds an Illinois Mobile ID to a supported phone wallet. What does the Secretary of State say about the physical credential?
Correct answer: Still carry it; Mobile ID is a companion to the physical license or ID.
The Secretary of State describes Mobile ID as a companion, not a replacement, and directs holders to keep carrying the physical credential.
Source: Driver's License and State ID Card Information > Mobile ID, physical-credential companion/carry requirement. ↗
