Illinois: Right of way & turning
Intersections, turns, passing, funeral processions and who goes first. Split into 3 shorter tests so you're not stuck in one long quiz.
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Right of way & turning — Part 1
Questions in this part include: “Which lights should motorists in a funeral procession have turned on?”
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Questions in this part include: “When turning at an intersection, to whom must you yield the right of way?”
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Questions in this part include: “Before passing on a two-lane highway, what should be true of the left lane?”
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Besides police officers, whose traffic directions does the Illinois manual say you must obey when they are performing their duties?
- Uniformed adult school crossing guards
- Any adult standing at the corner
- Passengers riding in your own vehicle
- Drivers waiting at the same intersection
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Correct answer: Uniformed adult school crossing guards
The manual says to obey the orders of police officers, firefighters, highway authority officials, and uniformed adult school crossing guards directing traffic.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 21
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When you encounter a funeral procession, to which vehicles must you yield the right of way?
- Only the lead vehicle
- Only the hearse
- None; it must stop for traffic
- All vehicles in the procession
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Correct answer: All vehicles in the procession
Motorists encountering a funeral procession must yield the right of way to all vehicles in the procession.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 26
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Which lights should motorists in a funeral procession have turned on?
- Only the interior dome lights
- Headlights and hazard lights
- Only the parking lights
- High beams and fog lights
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Correct answer: Headlights and hazard lights
Motorists in a funeral procession should have their headlights and hazard lights turned on.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 26
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When may you drive between vehicles in an organized funeral procession?
- Whenever there is a large gap between two cars
- When your headlights and hazard lights are on
- Whenever the procession stops at a red light
- Only when directed by a law enforcement officer
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Correct answer: Only when directed by a law enforcement officer
Motorists should not drive between vehicles in an organized funeral procession except when directed by a law enforcement officer.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 26
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Which of these is prohibited when you meet a funeral procession?
- Joining it to secure the right of way
- Yielding to all vehicles in the procession
- Waiting until the procession has passed
- Driving between its vehicles when an officer directs you
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Correct answer: Joining it to secure the right of way
Vehicles are prohibited from joining a funeral procession to secure the right of way. Drivers must yield to all vehicles in the procession and may drive between them only when directed by a law enforcement officer.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 26
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Where may you pass a vehicle in an organized funeral procession?
- Anywhere, as long as you signal and pass on the left
- On the right shoulder whenever the procession slows
- Only where a passing lane has been specifically provided
- At any intersection with a traffic signal showing green
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Correct answer: Only where a passing lane has been specifically provided
Vehicles are prohibited from attempting to pass any vehicle in an organized funeral procession, except where a passing lane has been specifically provided.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 26
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What may local municipalities do to a vehicle that interferes with a funeral procession due to reckless driving?
- Impound the vehicle
- Only issue a verbal warning
- Nothing; it is not an offense
- Remove its license plates
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Correct answer: Impound the vehicle
Local municipalities may impound a vehicle that interferes with a funeral procession due to reckless driving.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 26
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When making a right turn on a red light, what must you do?
- Slow down and turn without stopping if no cars are coming from the left
- Stop, then go first, because the turning driver has the right of way
- Come to a complete stop and yield to other drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians
- Sound your horn to warn pedestrians, then turn without stopping
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Correct answer: Come to a complete stop and yield to other drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians
A driver must yield the right of way to other drivers, bicyclists, or pedestrians when making a right turn on a red light after a complete stop.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 26
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At a stop sign with no stop line, where should you stop?
- In the crosswalk
- Before the crosswalk
- Past the crosswalk
- At the curb corner
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Correct answer: Before the crosswalk
If there is no stop line, stop before the crosswalk.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 26
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When may you make a left turn at a red light after stopping?
- From any two-way street onto any other two-way street, after you yield
- From a one-way street onto another one-way street with traffic moving left
- From a one-way street onto a two-way street, after coming to a stop
- Never; left turns on a red light are not allowed anywhere in Illinois
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Correct answer: From a one-way street onto another one-way street with traffic moving left
After stopping and yielding, you may turn left at a red light from a one-way street onto another one-way street with traffic moving to the left.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 26
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When more than one driver reaches a four-way stop intersection, who should go first?
- The driver on the left
- The largest vehicle
- The driver going straight
- The first driver to stop
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Correct answer: The first driver to stop
When more than one driver reaches a four-way stop, the first driver to stop should be the first to go.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 26
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Two vehicles on different roadways arrive at a four-way stop at the same time. Which one should yield?
- The vehicle on the left yields to the vehicle on the right
- The vehicle on the right yields to the vehicle on the left
- The vehicle turning right yields to the vehicle turning left
- The smaller vehicle always yields to the larger vehicle
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Correct answer: The vehicle on the left yields to the vehicle on the right
When two vehicles on different roadways arrive at a four-way stop at the same time, the vehicle on the left should yield to the vehicle on the right.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 26
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Entering an intersection with a flashing yellow arrow, what must you do?
- Stop and wait for green
- Go; you have priority
- Yield the right of way
- Speed up to clear it
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Correct answer: Yield the right of way
A driver must yield the right of way when entering an intersection with a flashing yellow arrow.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 26
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Two vehicles on different roadways reach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time. Who should yield?
- The vehicle on the left
- The vehicle on the right
- The faster vehicle
- The vehicle going straight
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Correct answer: The vehicle on the left
At an uncontrolled intersection, the vehicle on the left should yield to the vehicle on the right.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 26
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You entered an intersection on a green light to turn left, and the light turns red while you wait for oncoming traffic. What may you do?
- Back out of the intersection
- Stay put until the next green
- Finish the turn once it is safe
- Go straight instead of turning
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Correct answer: Finish the turn once it is safe
When turning left into oncoming traffic you must yield, but if you entered the intersection while the light was green, you may finish the turn even though the light turns red.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 26
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When approaching a MERGE sign with through traffic, what must you do?
- Come to a full stop before merging at all times
- Increase or decrease speed to avoid a crash
- Keep your speed; through traffic must let you in
- Use the shoulder until a gap opens in traffic
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Correct answer: Increase or decrease speed to avoid a crash
When approaching a MERGE sign with through traffic, you must yield and increase or decrease speed to avoid a crash.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 26
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When approaching a YIELD sign, what should you do?
- Always come to a full stop, even if clear
- Keep your speed; others must yield to you
- Speed up to get ahead of cross traffic
- Slow down or stop to avoid a crash
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Correct answer: Slow down or stop to avoid a crash
When approaching a YIELD sign, you must yield the right of way and should slow down or stop to avoid a crash.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 26
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Your light turns green, but vehicles are still in the intersection. What must you do?
- Go at once, since the green light gives you the right of way
- Yield to the vehicles still in the intersection
- Sound your horn so they clear the intersection
- Pass around them on the right-hand shoulder
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Correct answer: Yield to the vehicles still in the intersection
A driver must yield the right of way even after the light turns green when there are vehicles in the intersection.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 26
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You are pulling out of a driveway onto a street. What must you do?
- Slow down and enter without stopping if the road looks clear
- Enter first, since vehicles on the street must yield to you
- Sound your horn and pull out, expecting traffic to stop
- Come to a complete stop and yield the right of way
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Correct answer: Come to a complete stop and yield the right of way
A driver must yield the right of way when emerging from an alley, building, private road, or driveway after coming to a complete stop.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 26
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At a "T" intersection with no traffic control signs or signals, who must yield?
- The driver on the terminating highway crossing traffic
- The driver on the through road going straight
- Whichever driver is traveling at the higher speed
- Neither driver; both may proceed at the same time
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Correct answer: The driver on the terminating highway crossing traffic
A driver on the terminating highway of a "T" intersection with no traffic control signs or signals must yield to cross traffic.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 26
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When may you enter an intersection or drive within a marked crosswalk?
- Whenever your light is green, even if traffic ahead is stopped in the way
- Whenever you are turning right, even if pedestrians are in the crosswalk
- Only when there is enough space for other vehicles and pedestrians to pass
- Any time, because stopping in a crosswalk is allowed during rush hour
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Correct answer: Only when there is enough space for other vehicles and pedestrians to pass
A driver may not enter an intersection or drive within a marked crosswalk unless there is enough space to allow passage of other vehicles and/or pedestrians.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 26
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When making a right turn, from which direction should you check for approaching traffic?
- From the left
- From the right
- From behind only
- From straight ahead only
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Correct answer: From the left
The right-turn steps include checking traffic approaching from the left.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 30
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When turning at an intersection, to whom must you yield the right of way?
- Only pedestrians who are already inside a marked crosswalk
- Only vehicles that are turning in the same direction as you
- Pedestrians, emergency vehicles and vehicles in the intersection
- No one, once you have signaled from the proper turning lane
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Correct answer: Pedestrians, emergency vehicles and vehicles in the intersection
For both right and left turns, the manual says to yield the right of way to pedestrians, emergency vehicles and other vehicles in the intersection.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 30
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How should you position your vehicle while making a right turn?
- Swing wide into the left lane before starting the turn
- Follow the curve of the curb and stay as close to it as possible
- Stay near the center line to leave room for bicycles
- Keep at least one full lane width away from the curb
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Correct answer: Follow the curve of the curb and stay as close to it as possible
When turning right, follow the general curve of the curb and stay as close as possible to the curb.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 31
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When you make a right turn, which lane of the new roadway should you turn into?
- The left-hand lane
- Any lane that is open
- The center lane
- The right-hand lane
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Correct answer: The right-hand lane
A right turn should be completed into the right-hand lane of the roadway you are entering.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 31
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While preparing to make a left turn, how should your front wheels be pointed?
- Turned left, ready for the turn
- Turned right, toward the curb
- Straight ahead until you start the turn
- Turned slightly left, toward the lane
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Correct answer: Straight ahead until you start the turn
For a left turn, point the wheels straight ahead until you start making the turn.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 31
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When you complete a left turn, which lane should you turn into?
- The far right lane of the new roadway
- The lane closest to your intended direction
- Whichever lane has the least traffic
- The lane farthest from the center line
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Correct answer: The lane closest to your intended direction
A left turn should be completed into the lane closest to the intended direction.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 31
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You must not make a U-turn on a curve or hill unless you can see for at least how far in all directions?
- 200 feet
- 300 feet
- 500 feet
- 1,000 feet
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Correct answer: 500 feet
Turning around on curves and hills is not allowed unless you can see for at least 500 feet in all directions.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 32
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Who may prohibit U-turns on some roadways?
- Only the Illinois State Police
- Municipalities
- Only the U.S. Department of Transportation
- No one; U-turns are legal on every road
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Correct answer: Municipalities
The manual states that municipalities may prohibit U-turns on some roadways.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 32
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What is a two-way left turn lane used for?
- Left turns at intersections or into or out of mid-block drives
- Buses and trucks traveling slower than the flow of traffic
- Emergency vehicles only, traveling in either direction
- Passing slower vehicles in either direction of travel
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Correct answer: Left turns at intersections or into or out of mid-block drives
The two-way left turn lane gives a safe area for cars turning left at intersections or into or out of a drive in the middle of the block.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 32
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In which direction does traffic travel around the central island of a rotary or roundabout?
- Clockwise
- Counter-clockwise
- Whichever way is shortest to your exit
- The direction posted at each entrance
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Correct answer: Counter-clockwise
A rotary or roundabout is an intersection where traffic travels around a central island in a circular, counter-clockwise direction.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 32
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Vehicles entering or exiting a roundabout must yield to whom?
- Only vehicles already inside the circle
- Only vehicles entering from your right
- Only vehicles that are larger than yours
- All traffic, including pedestrians and bicycles
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Correct answer: All traffic, including pedestrians and bicycles
The manual says vehicles entering or exiting a roundabout must yield to all traffic, including pedestrians and bicycles.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 32
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How do you enter a roundabout?
- By turning right when it is safe
- By turning left when it is safe
- By stopping, then driving straight in
- By merging into the inside lane first
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Correct answer: By turning right when it is safe
When approaching a roundabout, enter it by turning right when it is safe to do so.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 32
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Which signal should you use to let other drivers know you are exiting a roundabout?
- Your left turn signal
- Your hazard lights
- Your right turn signal
- No signal is needed
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Correct answer: Your right turn signal
Use your vehicle's right turn signal to let other drivers know you are exiting the roundabout.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 32
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Why should you look for street and direction signs before entering a roundabout?
- To find out the roundabout's speed limit
- To determine which exit to take
- To learn which lane is reserved for trucks
- To see where pedestrians may cross
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Correct answer: To determine which exit to take
Street and direction signs posted before a roundabout help you determine which exit to take.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 32
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Before changing lanes or taking an exit in a roundabout, what should you expect?
- Traffic in the roundabout to stop and let you out
- Vehicles in the inner lane to always exit first
- Pedestrians to be walking on the center island
- Vehicles in blind spots that mirrors cannot show
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Correct answer: Vehicles in blind spots that mirrors cannot show
Check for vehicles continuing through the roundabout first, and expect vehicles to be in blind spots that cannot be seen in the mirrors.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 32
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In an urban area, where must you stop when coming out of an alley or driveway?
- Before entering the sidewalk area
- Only at the edge of the roadway
- Only if a vehicle is approaching
- After crossing the sidewalk area
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Correct answer: Before entering the sidewalk area
In urban areas, you must come to a complete stop when moving out of an alley, building, private road, or driveway and before entering the sidewalk area.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 34
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When leaving an alley or driveway where there is no sidewalk, where should you stop?
- At least ten feet back from the edge of the street
- No stop is needed when there is no sidewalk to cross
- At the point nearest the street with a view of traffic
- Partway into the first lane so you can see traffic
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Correct answer: At the point nearest the street with a view of traffic
If there is no sidewalk, stop at a point nearest the street or roadway where there is a view of approaching traffic.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 34
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After stopping when coming out of an alley or driveway, to whom must you yield the right of way?
- Only vehicles coming from the left
- Pedestrians and all vehicles
- Only pedestrians on the sidewalk
- Only vehicles that are very close
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Correct answer: Pedestrians and all vehicles
After stopping, you must yield the right of way to pedestrians and all vehicles.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 34
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Before passing on a two-lane highway, what should be true of the left lane?
- It is marked with a solid yellow line on your side of the road
- It has oncoming traffic no closer than 100 feet from your vehicle
- It is clearly visible and free of oncoming traffic far enough to pass
- It is the lane nearest a hill or curve, so you can pass quickly
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Correct answer: It is clearly visible and free of oncoming traffic far enough to pass
On a two-lane highway, the left lane should be clearly visible and free of oncoming traffic for a distance great enough to permit passing.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 28
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After passing a vehicle, when may you turn back into the right-hand lane?
- As soon as your front bumper is just past the other vehicle's bumper
- When the entire vehicle you passed is visible in the rearview mirror
- When the other driver flashes the headlights or turn signals at you
- Only after you have driven at least one mile further in the left lane
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Correct answer: When the entire vehicle you passed is visible in the rearview mirror
Do not turn back into the right-hand lane until the entire vehicle you just passed is visible in the rearview mirror.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 28
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When passing, you must return to your lane before getting within what distance of an oncoming vehicle?
- 50 feet
- 100 feet
- 500 feet
- 200 feet
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Correct answer: 200 feet
You must return to your lane before getting within 200 feet of an oncoming vehicle.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 28
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Another vehicle is passing you. What must you not do?
- Keep a steady speed
- Increase your speed
- Stay in your lane
- Watch your mirrors
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Correct answer: Increase your speed
The driver of the vehicle being passed must not increase speed until the passing maneuver is completed.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 28
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On a two-lane roadway with enough room, when may you pass another vehicle on the right?
- Whenever it is driving below the speed limit
- When you can use the paved shoulder to get by
- When it is making or about to make a left turn
- Whenever it is stopped for a school bus ahead
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Correct answer: When it is making or about to make a left turn
You may pass on the right on a two-lane roadway when there is enough room and the vehicle you are passing is making or about to make a left turn.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 28
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On which kind of road may you pass on the right?
- Any two-lane road, using the shoulder if the lane is narrow
- A one-way street or a road with two or more clear lanes each way
- Only a gravel road with no pavement markings at all
- Only a road marked with a solid yellow center line
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Correct answer: A one-way street or a road with two or more clear lanes each way
You may pass on the right on a one-way street or on a roadway with two or more clear lanes in each direction.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 28
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Who may use the shoulder when passing on the right?
- Any vehicle signaling
- Any driver in a hurry
- Motorcycles and mopeds
- Only authorized vehicles
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Correct answer: Only authorized vehicles
You may pass on the right, but not on the shoulder except for authorized vehicles.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 28
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At what kind of intersection may you pass on the right?
- Any one with a stop sign
- One widened for this purpose
- Any one with a railroad
- Any uncontrolled one
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Correct answer: One widened for this purpose
You may pass on the right at an intersection widened for this purpose.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 28
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On a two-lane, two-way roadway, when is passing on a hill or curve not allowed?
- When it is not possible to see oncoming vehicles
- Only at night, when headlights are required
- Only when a truck is the vehicle being passed
- Never; hills and curves have no passing rules
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Correct answer: When it is not possible to see oncoming vehicles
Passing is not allowed on a hill or curve where it is not possible to see oncoming vehicles.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 29
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When your view is blocked, passing is not allowed within what distance of a bridge, viaduct, or tunnel?
- 100 feet
- 50 feet
- 300 feet
- 500 feet
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Correct answer: 100 feet
Passing is not allowed when the view is blocked within 100 feet of any bridge, viaduct or tunnel.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 29
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On a two-lane, two-way roadway, in which school zones is passing not allowed?
- Only school zones inside city limits, and only when children are visible
- Only school zones on interstate highways during the morning drop-off
- None; passing is allowed in school zones if you stay under 20 mph
- Any school zone in an unincorporated area and any posted one in an incorporated area
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Correct answer: Any school zone in an unincorporated area and any posted one in an incorporated area
Passing is not allowed in any school zone located in an unincorporated area or in any posted school zone in an incorporated area.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 29
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Normally, which half of the roadway must you drive on?
- The left half
- The center
- Either half
- The right half
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Correct answer: The right half
You must drive on the right half of the roadway except in the situations the manual lists, such as when passing.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 29
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A blockage makes it necessary to drive to the left of the center line. What must you do first?
- Yield to oncoming traffic
- Turn on your high beams
- Speed up to pass quickly
- Stop and call the police
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Correct answer: Yield to oncoming traffic
When a blockage makes it necessary to drive to the left of the center line, you may drive on the left after yielding to oncoming traffic.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 29
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Which is one of the exceptions to the rule that you must drive on the right half of the roadway?
- Driving slower than traffic on a two-lane highway
- Driving at night on an empty two-lane rural road
- Crossing the center line to turn left into a driveway
- Following a vehicle closely to pass it later on
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Correct answer: Crossing the center line to turn left into a driveway
The exceptions include crossing the center line to make a left turn into or from an alley, private road, or driveway.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 29
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Which road layout is listed as an exception to the rule of driving on the right half of the roadway?
- A two-lane road with a solid yellow center line
- A narrow and winding two-lane rural roadway
- A roadway divided into three marked lanes for traffic
- A two-lane road that goes over a hill or curve
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Correct answer: A roadway divided into three marked lanes for traffic
The exceptions include a roadway divided into three marked lanes for traffic and a one-way street with two or more lanes.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 29
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On which kind of street may you drive on other than the right half of the roadway?
- A one-way street with two or more lanes
- A two-way street with one lane each way
- Any street in a posted school zone
- Any residential street at night
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Correct answer: A one-way street with two or more lanes
The exceptions to driving on the right half include a one-way street with two or more lanes of traffic.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 29
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On a multilane, two-way highway, when may you drive in a left lane instead of the right half?
- Whenever you want to drive above the posted speed limit
- Whenever the speed limit is 55 mph or more
- When directed to by traffic control signs and signals
- Whenever you are driving in a funeral procession
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Correct answer: When directed to by traffic control signs and signals
An exception is when you are directed to drive in a left lane by traffic control signs and signals on a multilane, two-way highway.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 29
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At an intersection with an All-Way STOP sign, which driver goes first?
- The driver on the wider road
- The driver turning left
- The driver on the left
- The first driver to stop
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Correct answer: The first driver to stop
At an all-way stop, traffic from all directions must stop, and the first driver to stop is the first driver to go.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 65
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What should you do when approaching any rural intersection?
- Keep your speed if there is no stop sign
- Sound your horn and proceed
- Flash your headlights and go
- Slow down and look both ways before entering
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Correct answer: Slow down and look both ways before entering
Some rural intersections have no warning signs, so slow down and look both ways before entering any rural intersection.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 87