Illinois: Pavement markings Practice Test
Yellow and white lines, turn lanes, crosswalks and other pavement markings.
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Illinois Rules of the Road" (2026), Illinois Secretary of State.
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On a two-lane, two-way roadway, which marking shows an area where passing is not allowed?
- A broken white line
- A broken yellow line
- A white edge line
- A solid yellow line
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Correct answer: A solid yellow line
Passing is not allowed in an area marked for no passing by a solid yellow line or with a DO NOT PASS or NO PASSING ZONE sign.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 29
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Which edge line marks the right edge of the roadway?
- Solid white
- Solid yellow
- Broken yellow
- Double yellow
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Correct answer: Solid white
Solid white edge lines are used on the right of the roadway edge.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 79
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On a divided street or roadway, which line marks the left edge?
- Broken white
- Solid white
- Double white
- Solid yellow
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Correct answer: Solid yellow
Solid yellow lines are used on the left edge of divided streets or roadways.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 79
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What do white lane lines separate?
- Traffic lanes moving in opposite directions
- Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction
- Parking spaces from the travel lanes
- Bike lanes from bus lanes
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Correct answer: Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction
White lane lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 79
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When may you cross a broken white lane line?
- Never, under any circumstances
- Only to pass on the shoulder
- Only when changing lanes or turning
- Only in an emergency
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Correct answer: Only when changing lanes or turning
Crossing a broken white line is only allowed when changing lanes or turning.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 79
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What does the manual say about crossing a single solid white lane line?
- It requires special care and is discouraged
- It is prohibited under all circumstances
- It is allowed only for trucks and buses
- It is the preferred place to pass other cars
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Correct answer: It requires special care and is discouraged
Crossing a solid white line requires special care and is discouraged.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 79
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Crossing a double solid white line is:
- Allowed when passing
- Discouraged but legal
- Allowed only to turn
- Prohibited
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Correct answer: Prohibited
Double solid white lines separate lanes moving in the same direction, and crossing them is prohibited.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 79
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What do yellow center lines separate?
- Lanes moving in the same direction
- Traffic moving in opposite directions
- Bike lanes from travel lanes
- Parking areas from travel lanes
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Correct answer: Traffic moving in opposite directions
Yellow center lines separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 79
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On a two-lane road with a broken yellow center line, passing is:
- Never allowed
- Allowed only for trucks
- Allowed
- Allowed only at night
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Correct answer: Allowed
Broken yellow lines separate single lanes moving in opposite directions, and passing is allowed.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 79
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When may you cross solid double yellow center lines?
- To turn left into or out of a driveway or alley
- To pass a slower vehicle when the road ahead is clear
- To pass a vehicle traveling below the speed limit
- Never, for any reason at all
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Correct answer: To turn left into or out of a driveway or alley
Solid double yellow lines may be crossed to make a left turn to or from an alley, private road, driveway, or street.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 79
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What do solid yellow no passing lines indicate on a road where traffic moves in opposite directions?
- Lanes reserved for left turns
- The edge of the pavement
- Where trucks may not pass
- Zones where passing is not allowed
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Correct answer: Zones where passing is not allowed
No passing lines are solid yellow lines that indicate zones where passing is not allowed.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 79
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When the solid yellow no passing line is on your side of the center line, when may you cross it to finish passing?
- Whenever no oncoming traffic is in sight
- When you began passing before the no passing zone started
- When the vehicle ahead is going under the speed limit
- Only during daylight hours
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Correct answer: When you began passing before the no passing zone started
You may cross the solid yellow line on your side to finish passing a vehicle you started to pass before the no passing zone began.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 79
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A solid yellow line and a broken yellow line separate two lanes moving in opposite directions. When may you pass?
- Only when the solid line is nearest your lane
- Whenever the road ahead appears clear
- Only when the broken line is nearest your lane
- Never, from either lane
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Correct answer: Only when the broken line is nearest your lane
With a solid and a broken yellow line, you may pass only when the broken yellow line is nearest your lane.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 80
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How are two-way left turn lanes marked?
- With yellow lines and white arrows
- With white lines and yellow arrows
- With double white lines only
- With red lines and white diamonds
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Correct answer: With yellow lines and white arrows
Two-way left turn lanes are marked with yellow lines and white arrows.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 80
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When a two-way left turn lane is provided, may you make a left turn from another lane?
- Yes, from any lane if traffic is light at the time
- Yes, but only from the lane next to the turn lane
- Yes, as long as you signal well before turning
- No, the left turn must be made from the turn lane
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Correct answer: No, the left turn must be made from the turn lane
A left turn may not be made from any other lane when a turn lane is provided.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 80
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Besides preparing for or making a left turn, when may you drive in a two-way left turn lane?
- To pass slower traffic
- To make a U-turn where allowed
- To get around a traffic jam
- To travel for up to one block
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Correct answer: To make a U-turn where allowed
You may drive in the lane only when preparing for or making a left turn, or a U-turn when permitted by law.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 80
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In an urban area, a white stop line is usually painted how far before the crosswalk?
- 1 foot
- 10 feet
- 4 feet
- 20 feet
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Correct answer: 4 feet
The white stop line is usually 4 feet before the crosswalk in an urban area.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 80
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When you stop at a white stop line for a stop sign or red light, where must your vehicle be?
- No part of the vehicle may cross the line
- The front bumper may extend over the line
- The front wheels must be on the line
- Up to half the vehicle may cross the line
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Correct answer: No part of the vehicle may cross the line
You must stop your vehicle before any part of it crosses the white stop line.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 80
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Why is the inside area of some white crosswalks marked with white diagonal lines?
- To show a school zone
- To mark a no parking zone
- To show where bicycles must stop
- For added visibility
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Correct answer: For added visibility
The inside area of a crosswalk is sometimes marked with white diagonal lines for added visibility.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 80
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When a crosswalk is located in the middle of a block, what is placed at the white lines?
- A stop sign on each side
- A flashing traffic signal
- A pedestrian crossing sign
- A raised speed bump
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Correct answer: A pedestrian crossing sign
Mid-block crosswalks have a pedestrian crossing sign located at the white lines.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 80
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What are yellow or white diagonal stripes used to mark?
- Fixed obstructions
- Bike lanes
- Loading zones
- Bus stops
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Correct answer: Fixed obstructions
Yellow or white diagonal stripes are used to mark fixed obstructions.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 80
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Solid white or yellow lines are sometimes used to:
- Mark the start of a school zone
- Show where a toll lane begins
- Mark the location of a bus stop
- Channel traffic around a hazard
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Correct answer: Channel traffic around a hazard
Solid white or yellow lines are sometimes used to channel traffic around a hazard.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 80