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5 Illinois DMV permit practice questions

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1. 1. Unless an exception applies, an Illinois license held by a driver under 18 is invalid on Sunday through Thursday nights between:

   • 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
   • B11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.
   • CMidnight and 6:00 a.m.
   • D9:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.

   Answer: 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.. 625 ILCS 5/6-110(a-1) makes a under-18 license invalid between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Sunday–Thursday, and between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday nights, with listed exceptions.

   Source: Illinois Vehicle Code — 625 ILCS 5/6-110(a-1)

2. 2. Before receiving a graduated driver's license under age 18, an Illinois applicant must hold a valid instruction permit for at least:

   • A3 months
   • B6 months
   • 9 months
   • D12 months

   Answer: 9 months. 625 ILCS 5/6-107 requires holding a valid instruction permit for a minimum of 9 months, plus driver education and 50 hours of practice (at least 10 at night).

   Source: Illinois Vehicle Code — 625 ILCS 5/6-107

3. 3. When overtaking a bicycle in Illinois, a motorist must leave a safe distance of not less than:

   • Three feet
   • BOne full lane always
   • COne foot
   • DTwo feet

   Answer: Three feet. 625 ILCS 5/11-703(d) requires leaving a safe distance of not less than 3 feet when passing a bicycle or individual, and maintaining that distance until safely past.

   Source: Illinois Vehicle Code — 625 ILCS 5/11-703(d)

4. 4. Illinois generally prohibits operating a motor vehicle on a roadway while using an electronic communication device, including to:

   • AUse a physically integrated vehicle system
   • BCheck a GPS that is built into the car
   • COperate built-in navigation only
   • Watch or stream video, join video conferences, or access social media

   Answer: Watch or stream video, join video conferences, or access social media. 625 ILCS 5/12-610.2 bans using an electronic communication device while driving, expressly including watching or streaming video, video conferencing, and accessing social media. Built-in GPS and physically integrated devices are excluded from the definition.

   Source: Illinois Vehicle Code — 625 ILCS 5/12-610.2

5. 5. Under Illinois's Scott's Law, when approaching a stationary emergency vehicle displaying flashing lights on a highway with at least two lanes in your direction, you must, if possible:

   • AStop completely in the travel lane
   • BSound your horn and pass closely
   • CMaintain speed in your lane
   • Change into a lane not adjacent to the emergency vehicle and proceed with due caution

   Answer: Change into a lane not adjacent to the emergency vehicle and proceed with due caution. 625 ILCS 5/11-907(c) — Scott's Law — requires a lane change away from the stationary emergency vehicle when possible, or slowing to a reasonable and proper speed and leaving a safe distance if a lane change is impossible or unsafe.

   Source: Illinois Vehicle Code — 625 ILCS 5/11-907(c) (Scott's Law)