Illinois: Pedestrian rights — Part 1 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “When must a driver yield to a pedestrian at an intersection?” · “When pedestrians must walk on a road with two-way traffic, which way should they walk?”
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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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In a marked school zone during school hours, what must you do for children or adults in the crosswalk area?
- Sound your horn and continue slowly
- Stop and yield the right of way to them
- Yield only to children, not to adults
- Drive around them at 20 mph
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Correct answer: Stop and yield the right of way to them
In a marked school zone, a driver must reduce speed to 20 mph and stop and yield the right of way to any children or adults in the crosswalk area.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 26
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A pedestrian is in a marked crosswalk. What must a driver do?
- Come to a complete stop and yield
- Slow down and drive around them
- Sound the horn and keep going
- Yield only if there is a signal
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Correct answer: Come to a complete stop and yield
A driver must come to a complete stop and yield when a pedestrian is in a marked crosswalk.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 27
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On school days, children are in close proximity to a school zone crosswalk. What must a driver do?
- Slow to 30 mph and keep going
- Honk to warn the children
- Come to a complete stop and yield
- Pass them in the other lane
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Correct answer: Come to a complete stop and yield
On school days, a driver must come to a complete stop and yield when children are in close proximity to a school zone crosswalk.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 27
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A pedestrian is in an unmarked crosswalk on your side of the roadway, and there are no traffic control signals. What must you do?
- Continue; it is unmarked
- Yield to the pedestrian
- Honk and keep going
- Yield only to children
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Correct answer: Yield to the pedestrian
A driver must yield when a pedestrian is in an unmarked crosswalk on the driver's side of the roadway and there are no traffic control signals.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 27
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A pedestrian entered the crosswalk before the traffic light changed and is still crossing when your light turns green. What must you do?
- Go; your light is green
- Honk so they hurry up
- Drive around them
- Yield to the pedestrian
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Correct answer: Yield to the pedestrian
A driver must yield when a pedestrian enters a crosswalk before the traffic light changes.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 27
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When must a driver yield to a pedestrian at an intersection?
- Only when the pedestrian is in a marked crosswalk
- When the pedestrian walks with a "walk" signal
- Only when a crossing guard is present
- Only when the driver is going straight
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Correct answer: When the pedestrian walks with a "walk" signal
A driver must yield when a pedestrian walks with a green light, to a "walking person" symbol or to a "walk" signal.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 27
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When making a turn at any intersection, to whom must you yield?
- No one
- Only buses
- Only police
- Pedestrians
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Correct answer: Pedestrians
The manual lists making a turn at any intersection among the times a driver must yield to pedestrians.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 27
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A pedestrian is leaving a building and stepping onto the street from a driveway. What must you do?
- Yield to the pedestrian
- Sound your horn first
- Keep going; you have priority
- Yield only on a school day
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Correct answer: Yield to the pedestrian
A driver must yield when a pedestrian leaves or enters a street or highway from an alley, building, private road, or driveway.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 27
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You are turning on a flashing yellow arrow and a pedestrian enters the intersection. What must you do?
- Finish your turn first
- Honk and keep turning
- Yield to the pedestrian
- Drive around the person
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Correct answer: Yield to the pedestrian
A driver must yield when a pedestrian enters an intersection with a flashing yellow arrow.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 27
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To which persons does the manual specifically say a driver must yield?
- Persons with physical, hearing, or visual disabilities
- Only persons who are using a white cane or guide dog
- Only persons crossing in a marked school zone crosswalk
- Only persons who are wearing reflective safety vests
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Correct answer: Persons with physical, hearing, or visual disabilities
A driver must yield to a person with disabilities, including physical, hearing and visual disabilities.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 27
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When passing a pedestrian walking on the road or shoulder, what minimum distance must you keep?
- 1 foot
- 2 feet
- 3 feet
- 10 feet
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Correct answer: 3 feet
When passing a pedestrian walking on the road or shoulder, keep a minimum of 3 feet between your vehicle and the pedestrian.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 28
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A vehicle ahead has stopped at a crosswalk to let a pedestrian cross. May you pass it on a two-lane, two-way roadway?
- Yes, if you pass slowly
- Yes, if you sound your horn
- No, passing is not allowed
- Yes, on the right shoulder
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Correct answer: No, passing is not allowed
Passing is not allowed when a vehicle has stopped at a crosswalk or intersection to allow a pedestrian to cross.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 29
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According to the Illinois manual, which of these people counts as a pedestrian?
- A person riding a skateboard
- A person riding a bicycle
- A person riding a moped
- A person riding a horse
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Correct answer: A person riding a skateboard
The manual defines a pedestrian as any person afoot or wearing in-line speed skates or riding a skateboard, including a person with a physical, hearing, or visual disability.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 40
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A pedestrian is crossing the road at a place that is not a marked or unmarked crosswalk. Who must yield the right of way?
- The driver, in every case
- Whoever arrived there first
- The pedestrian must yield to drivers
- Neither; both proceed with caution
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Correct answer: The pedestrian must yield to drivers
When crossing anywhere other than a marked or unmarked crosswalk, pedestrians must give the right of way to drivers.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 40
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If a pedestrian tunnel or pedestrian crossing bridge is available, what should a pedestrian do?
- Cross at the nearest intersection
- Use the tunnel or bridge
- Cross wherever traffic is lightest
- Cross only with a crossing guard
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Correct answer: Use the tunnel or bridge
The manual says a pedestrian tunnel or pedestrian crossing bridge should be used when available.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 40
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When may pedestrians walk on the roadway itself?
- Whenever traffic is light
- Only during daylight hours
- Only on roads posted 30 mph or less
- Only if there is no sidewalk or shoulder
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Correct answer: Only if there is no sidewalk or shoulder
Pedestrians must not walk on a roadway unless there is no sidewalk or shoulder next to it.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 40
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When pedestrians must walk on a road with two-way traffic, which way should they walk?
- Facing oncoming traffic
- With their back to traffic
- In the center of the road
- On whichever side is shaded
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Correct answer: Facing oncoming traffic
In two-way traffic, pedestrians should walk facing oncoming traffic, as far from the outside edge of the road as possible.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 40
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A highway has no sidewalk but does have a shoulder. Where should pedestrians walk?
- On the edge of the travel lane
- On the shoulder, right next to the traffic lane
- On the shoulder, as far from the roadway as possible
- In the travel lane, moving with traffic
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Correct answer: On the shoulder, as far from the roadway as possible
If a highway has a shoulder but no sidewalk, pedestrians should always walk on the shoulder as far from the roadway as possible.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 40
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A pedestrian using a white cane or a guide dog is crossing in front of you. Who has the right of way?
- You do, if you have a green light
- The pedestrian with the disability
- You do, if you signaled first
- Whoever reached the intersection first
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Correct answer: The pedestrian with the disability
When approaching a pedestrian with a disability using a guide dog, white cane, wheelchair, or other assistive device, the person with a disability has the right of way.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 40
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When joggers or walkers use public roads, what kind of roads should they try to select?
- Narrow roads with little traffic
- Roads with a center turn lane
- Roads with a posted limit of 45 mph
- Wide roads with good shoulders
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Correct answer: Wide roads with good shoulders
Joggers/walkers should use jogging paths when provided; on public roads they should try to select wide roads with good shoulders.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 40
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What should joggers and walkers do at night or when visibility is poor?
- Stay in well-lit areas and wear reflective clothing
- Walk with traffic so drivers see them from behind
- Carry a flashlight and walk in the travel lane
- Wear dark clothing and stay on the shoulder
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Correct answer: Stay in well-lit areas and wear reflective clothing
At night or when visibility is poor, joggers/walkers should be in well-lit areas and wear reflective clothing.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 40