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57 Cards in this Set
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When headlights are required, bright lights should be dimmed how many feet before meeting and how many feet before overtaking another vehicle? |
500 Ft meeting 300 Ft overtaking |
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True or False- It is unlawful for any person to leave the roadway and travel across private property to avoid a road sign
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True |
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Many intersection accidents occur because drivers fail to do what before entering the intersection? |
Properly look and yield the right away |
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True or False- It is legal for you to pass on the shoulder of the road? |
False |
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What is the penalty for passing a school bus receiving of discharging passengers? |
License suspension for 3 moths (90 days) and $150 fine |
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When passing another vehicle, when should you cut back into the right lane? |
In the inside rearview mirror you can see the entire car you just passed |
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The driver and what other passenger are required to wear seat belts in Illinois? |
All passengers |
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Who are you required by law to yield to? |
1. Safety at an intersection 2. Construction workers 3. Emergency vehicles 4. School crossing zones 5. Funeral processions 6. Pedestrians 7. Bicycles 8. School buses 9. Railroad crossing |
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True or False- Drivers are not permitted to wear headsets or have television's visible from the drivers seat. |
True |
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Why is the road surface of a bridge dangerous in the winter? |
They freeze faster and stay frozen longer |
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When you come to a stop sign, where must you stop your vehicle?
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1. White line 2. Cross walk 3. Before entering intersection |
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When there are flashing signals at railroad crossing and the train clears the track, how soon should you proceed? |
Once the lights stop flashing and you have checked for a second train, then you may proceed.
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On a two-lane road marked with a solid yellow line on your side, who may pass? |
Nobody may pass |
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To legally drive in Illinois, drivers must have what three things? |
Drivers license, proof of insurance, Id registration |
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What do you do if your vehicle starts to skid on water, (hydroplane)? |
Ease off the gas and steer the vehicle into the skid |
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For what distance should a continuous turn signal be given in a business or residential district before turning? |
100 ft in business or residential |
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Who gets to go when a traffic light shows both a red light and a green arrow in the direction you wish to turn? |
You may turn in the direction of the arrow with caution |
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What is the single greatest factor in fatal motor vehicle accident? |
Alcohol |
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What is the only effective way to remove alcohol from the body?
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Time |
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How should a driver pass a motorcyclist? |
Just like another vehicle by going in the other lane. |
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What should a driver do when they experience a tire blowout? |
Ease off the gas, gradually slow to stop on side of road if possible |
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In the state of Illinois, what conditions require the use of headlights? |
Sunset to sunrise/dusk to dawn, adverse weather rain,snow,fog conditions that require wipers |
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What does a flashing red light signal mean? |
Same as a stop sign |
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What is the cause of most rear-end collisions? |
Following too closely |
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Give three reasons why your driver's privileges can be revoked in the State of Illinois? |
1. Drag racing 2. DUI 3. Leaving the scene of an accident 4. Reckless conduct 5. Reckless driving 6. Reckless homicide |
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Meeting Traffic |
Driving on clear road, then approaching a group of cars that are traveling in the same direction as you are |
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Oncoming Traffic |
Traffic that is traveling in the opposite direction as you are |
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Overtaking a Vehicle |
Going past another slower moving vehicle, traveling in the same direction |
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Cross traffic |
Any and all traffic that crosses the road you're on
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Special observance |
An act or instance of following, obeying, or conforming too |
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Intersection |
Where 2 or more roads meet or cross |
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Pavement |
The hard surface of a road or street |
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Permissible |
Permitted; allowed |
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Legal |
Permitted by law |
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Illegal |
Forbidden by law |
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Unlawful |
Not conforming to, permitted by, or recognized by law or rules |
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Hydroplane |
Slide uncontrollably on the wet surface of a road |
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Authorized |
Having permission or approval |
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Residential Areas |
Land use in which housing predominates |
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Business Areas |
Company areas |
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Urban Areas |
Region surrounding a city, areas are developed |
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Rural Areas |
Open swath of land that has few homes and other buildings. Not many people |
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Crosswalk |
A marked part of a road where pedestrians have right of way to cross. |
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Atmospheric conditions |
fog |
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Adverse |
Harmful |
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What is the proper following distance? |
3-4 seconds |
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What age child needs to be in a safety seat or properly set belted? |
Seat: 8 and under Seat belt: 8 and older |
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Legally, what is the recommended distance you must stop from railroad tracks, when a stop is required? |
100 feet |
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What is the minimum age of an adult who can supervise a teen drive while they practice prior to receiving their license? |
21 and older |
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What is the minimum distance that a turn signal must be turned on prior to turning in a business or residential area? |
100 feet |
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What is the fine and license suspension for running a stopped school bus when they are loading or unloading students? |
3 month suspension and minimum $150 fine |
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What is the fine for not wearing a seat belt? |
$25 |
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Legally, who must wear a seat belt if the driver is under 18 years of age? |
All passengers |
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Legally, who must wear a seat belt if the driver is 18 or older? |
All passengers |
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How far away are bright lights required to be dimmed when meeting a vehicle? |
500 Feet |
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How far away are bright lights required to be dimmed before passing or overtaking a vehicle? |
300 feet |
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what is the minimum 1st time fine for not having proper car insurance? |
$500 |
