Tri-City Driving SchoolTri-City Driving SchoolBBB, Visa, Mastercard, Amex, PayPal

Rules of the Road 101

Answer the questions below and see if you know the rules of the road.

1. What does a downward green arrow sign mean when it is over a traffic lane?

A. You must change lanes.
B. You may drive in this lane.
C. You must turn left.

2. When you move to Illinois, you must get an Illinois driver's license within ____ days.

A. 30 days
B. 60 days
C. 90 days

3. What do solid double yellow lines mean?

A. You may pass a vehicle.
B. You cannot pass while on a hill.
C. You cannot pass a vehicle.

4. When a train is crossing, vehicles are required to stop within how many feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing?

A. Between 5 and 10 feet.
B. Between 10 and 20 feet.
C. Between 15 and 50 feet.

5. When is double parking allowed?

A. When making a delivery that will take under 5 minutes.
B. When waiting to pick up a passenger.
C. Never

6. When you change your name or address, you must notify the Driver Services Department within how many days?

A. 10 days
B. 15 days
C. 30 days

7. What does a flashing yellow X sign mean when it is over a traffic lane?

A. You are not allowed to use this lane.
B. You may use this lane to make left turns.
C. Only buses and motorcycles may use this lane.

8. A flashing red light at an intersection means exactly the same as a stop sign.

A. True
B. False

9. When passing a vehicle, you should wait until the vehicle is visible in your rearview mirror before moving back into the right-hand lane.

A. True
B. False

10. When should you use the shoulder to pass a vehicle?

A. You are blocked by another vehicle in the left-lane.
B. When the car in front of you is going under the posted speed limit.
C. Never

11. What color are road construction signs typically?

A. Red
B. Yellow
C. Orange

12. What should you do if you accidentally enter a one-way street in the wrong direction?

A. Pull to the side and stop. When safe, back up or turn around.
B. Drive slowly and flash your lights and honk at the other cars coming your direction.
C. Call the police to help you.

13. How close can you park your car to a railroad crossing?

A. 25 feet
B. 50 feet
C. 75 feet

14. What do you do when you stop at a 4-way intersection at the same time as another person?

A. Try to be the first one to start driving again to beat the other car across the intersection.
B. Let the other car go first if he was to your right side.
C. Let the other car go first if he was to your left side.

15. When must you dim your brights when another oncoming car approaches you?

A. 100 feet
B. 250 feet
C. 500 feet