Illinois: Pedestrian rights — Part 2 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “Pedestrians of what age may skate on public roadways where this is allowed?” · “What does the manual say about pedestrians standing on or next to a highway to ask drivers for money or business?”
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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 Illinois, standing on the roadway to ask for a ride (hitchhiking) is:
- Allowed during daylight only
- Allowed if you face traffic
- Illegal
- Allowed on roads without a shoulder
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Correct answer: Illegal
The manual states that standing on the roadway to ask for a ride (hitchhiking) is illegal.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 40
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Pedestrians of what age may skate on public roadways where this is allowed?
- 16 or older
- 18 or older
- 21 or older
- Any age
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Correct answer: 18 or older
Pedestrians ages 18 or older may skate on public roadways posted 45 mph or less, from sunrise to sunset, if traffic is not impeded.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 40
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Pedestrians may skate on public roadways only where the posted speed limit is at most:
- 25 mph
- 30 mph
- 35 mph
- 45 mph
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Correct answer: 45 mph
Skating on public roadways is allowed for pedestrians 18 or older where the posted limit is 45 mph or less, from sunrise to sunset, without impeding traffic.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 40
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During what hours may pedestrians skate on public roadways where skating is allowed?
- From sunrise to sunset
- At any hour of the day
- From sunset to sunrise
- Only between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m.
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Correct answer: From sunrise to sunset
The manual allows it only from sunrise to sunset, and only as long as vehicle traffic is not impeded or obstructed.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 40
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What must pedestrians always do at railroad and bridge gates and other barriers?
- Cross quickly if no train or boat is visible
- Walk around them if the road looks clear
- Obey them
- Wait for a driver to wave them across
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Correct answer: Obey them
The manual says pedestrians must always obey railroad and bridge gates and other barriers.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 40
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When children are near, when should drivers be extremely watchful?
- When stopped at a red light
- When backing in or out of a driveway
- When merging onto an expressway
- When driving through a toll plaza
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Correct answer: When backing in or out of a driveway
To keep children safe, drivers should be extremely watchful when backing in or out of a driveway when children are near.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 41
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Which of these does the manual list as a special hazard area for children, marked by signs drivers should watch for?
- Toll plazas
- Expressway ramps
- Bus stops
- Truck weigh stations
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Correct answer: Bus stops
Drivers should watch for signs that mark special hazard areas such as school zones, bus stops, playgrounds, parks, and schools.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 41
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What does the manual say about pedestrians walking on a highway under the influence of alcohol or other drugs?
- It is fine if they walk on the shoulder
- It is fine if they face oncoming traffic
- It is fine if they wear reflective clothing
- They should not walk on a highway at all
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Correct answer: They should not walk on a highway at all
Pedestrians should not walk on a highway when under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 40
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What does the manual say about pedestrians standing on or next to a highway to ask drivers for money or business?
- They should not do it
- It is allowed at red lights
- It is allowed with a permit
- It is allowed on the shoulder
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Correct answer: They should not do it
Pedestrians should not stand on or next to a highway to ask drivers or passengers for money or business.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 40
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Where should drivers be ready to reduce speed because children are most likely to be there?
- On expressways near exit ramps
- In residential and school areas
- Only near toll plazas
- Only on rural highways
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Correct answer: In residential and school areas
Drivers should be ready to reduce speed in residential areas, school areas, and places where children are most likely to be.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 41
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Why must you watch both sides of the street for pedestrians when you see a Pedestrian Crosswalk sign?
- Crosswalks are not always located at intersections
- Pedestrians must cross from the left side only
- The sign is posted only on one-way streets
- Pedestrians always have to use the right side
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Correct answer: Crosswalks are not always located at intersections
Crosswalks are not always located at intersections, so you must watch both sides of the street for pedestrians.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 68
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What may accompany a Pedestrian Crosswalk sign to increase driver awareness of an approaching crosswalk?
- A steady red light above the sign
- A rumble strip across the lane
- A yellow flashing beacon on the sign
- An orange flag on top of the sign
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Correct answer: A yellow flashing beacon on the sign
Pedestrian crosswalk signs may be accompanied by a yellow flashing beacon, which helps increase driver awareness of the crosswalk and possible pedestrians.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 68
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At school street crossings, who may assist the adult crossing guards?
- Parents waiting in parked cars
- School safety patrol members
- School bus drivers
- Any licensed driver who stops
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Correct answer: School safety patrol members
Adult crossing guards, auxiliary police, or police officers often supervise school crossings, and school safety patrol members may assist the crossing guards.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 69
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According to the manual, how must pedestrians yield the right of way to drivers?
- By making eye contact before stepping off the curb
- By crossing only when no vehicles are within sight
- By raising a hand to signal drivers before crossing
- By obeying signals and walk lights and using crosswalks
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Correct answer: By obeying signals and walk lights and using crosswalks
Pedestrians yield the right of way to drivers by obeying traffic signals, observing walk lights, and using crosswalks.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 78
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What may a pedestrian facing a Walk signal (walking person) do?
- Cross in any direction, including diagonally
- Cross the roadway in the direction of the signal
- Only wait at the curb until the signal flashes
- Cross only if no vehicles are turning
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Correct answer: Cross the roadway in the direction of the signal
A pedestrian facing the Walk signal may cross the roadway in the direction of the signal.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 78
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What does a flashing orange upraised hand (Don't Walk) tell a pedestrian waiting at the curb?
- Cross quickly before the signal changes
- Cross only in the middle of the block
- Do not start to enter the roadway
- Begin crossing if no cars are turning
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Correct answer: Do not start to enter the roadway
A flashing orange upraised hand means do not start to enter the roadway.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 78
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A pedestrian started crossing during the steady Walk signal and is partway across when the Don't Walk hand begins flashing. What may the pedestrian do?
- Continue to a sidewalk or safety island
- Turn around and return to the starting curb only
- Stop and wait in the roadway for the next Walk
- Wave down drivers to stop before continuing
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Correct answer: Continue to a sidewalk or safety island
If you have partially completed crossing during the walk signal, you may continue to a sidewalk or safety island.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 78
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What does a constantly lit orange upraised hand (Don't Walk) mean for a pedestrian?
- Cross only if no cars are coming
- Cross quickly before it flashes
- Cross if a driver waves you across
- Do not enter the roadway
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Correct answer: Do not enter the roadway
A constantly lit orange upraised hand means do not enter the roadway.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 78
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What should a pedestrian facing a constant yellow light (upraised hand) do?
- Cross quickly before the light turns red for traffic
- Not cross unless a sign or police officer directs it
- Cross whenever there is a safe gap in the traffic
- Cross only after pressing the pedestrian push button
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Correct answer: Not cross unless a sign or police officer directs it
At a constant yellow light (upraised hand), a pedestrian must not cross unless directed by a pedestrian control sign or a police officer.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 78
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Who has the right of way when a pedestrian is in a crosswalk?
- The vehicle, if it arrived first
- The pedestrian
- The vehicle, if the light is green
- Whoever signals first
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Correct answer: The pedestrian
Pedestrians in crosswalks have the right of way over vehicles.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 80