Signals, Signs & Markings — Illinois Secretary of State Practice Questions

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1. A school guard holds up a STOP sign. When may you go?

When the guard signals it is safe to proceed.
BAfter a full stop, if the crosswalk looks clear.
CRight away, if no children are in the lane.

Why A is correct

If the STOP sign is handheld, stop until an authorized person such as a school guard or flagger signals it is safe to proceed.

2. At a stop sign with no stop line and no crosswalk, where does this chapter say to stop?

ABeside the stop sign post, wherever it stands, even if your view is blocked.
At a place where all approaching traffic can be seen.
CInside the intersection, at the center.

Why B is correct

If there is no stop line, stop before the crosswalk; if there is no crosswalk or stop line, stop at a place where all approaching traffic can be seen.

3. How should you treat a railroad crossbuck sign in Illinois?

AAs a stop sign.
BAs a warning only.
As a yield sign.

Why C is correct

The crossbuck is considered a yield sign: you must yield to any oncoming trains and railroad equipment.

4. The traffic signals at an intersection are not working. What must you do?

ATreat it as a yield sign.
BGo if you are on the bigger road.
Treat it as an all-way stop.

Why C is correct

When signals are not working, treat the intersection as an all-way stop: come to a complete stop, then look and yield.

5. What are brown signs used for?

ARoad construction.
BHospitals and services.
Parks and recreation.

Why C is correct

Brown is used for parks and recreation signs; blue for services; green for guide signs.

6. What does a NO TURN ON RED sign prohibit?

AAny turn while the light is green.
BOnly left turns on red.
A right turn on red, or a left turn on red between one-way streets.

Why C is correct

It prohibits a right turn on a red light, or a left turn on a red light at intersecting one-way streets.

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A five-sided sign shows two children walking with a downward arrow. What does it mean?
A flagger signals you to stop in a work zone. What must you do?
A yellow X appears over your lane. What should you do?
According to the Illinois manual, a narrow bridge is generally how much narrower than the approach pavement?
At a STOP sign with no stop line, where do you stop?
Crossing lights are flashing. Where must you stop?
In Illinois, may you turn right at a steady red arrow?
May you cross double solid white lines?
May you cut through a parking lot to avoid a red light?
May you turn right on a steady red light in Illinois?
What do fluorescent yellow-green signs warn about?
What does a flashing yellow arrow mean?
What does a green arrow pointing upward mean?
What does a PASS WITH CARE sign mean?
What does a round yellow sign with an X and RR mean?
What does a solid yellow line on your side before a railroad crossing mean?
What does a steady yellow light warn?
What does an orange sign mean?
What does the Illinois manual suggest doing as you approach a railroad crossing?
What may a pink sign warn you about?
What must you do at a flashing red light?
When the crossing gate is lowered, how far from the crossing must you stop?
Where do you find the number for the railroad Emergency Notification System?
Where is the yellow three-sided NO PASSING ZONE sign placed?
Where must your car stop at a white stop line?
Which is part of the Illinois written exam?
Your car stalls on the tracks. Which way should everyone move away?

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