Illinois Road Signs Recognition Test – 15 Questions
#1. What should you do when you see this sign?
Keep Right. This sign tells a driver where to drive when approaching traffic islands, medians or other obstructions in the middle of the roadway. A driver must drive to the side indicated by the arrow.
#2. This sign means:
Divided highway ahead. The highway ahead is divided into two one-way roadways.
Divided highways have a center strip that separates traffic going in opposite directions. The first sign is posted before a divided highway begins.
#3. What does this sign mean?
Hill – Downgrade ahead. This sign warns you of a dangerous hill. It may be very long or steep, or it may have sharp curves. Slow down before you start down the hill. It may be a good idea to shift to a lower gear to control speed and preserve brakes.
#4. You approach this road sign. What does it indicate?
Reduction of lanes (there will be fewer lanes ahead).
These signs are used on multi-lane highways to warn you of a reduction in the number of traffic lanes in the direction you are traveling. Be prepared to change lanes or to allow other vehicles to merge into your lane. Drivers of all vehicles may need to adjust their speed and position to avoid a collision with another vehicle.
#5. What does this sign mean?
Stop sign ahead. When you come to this sign, you should slow down and be ready to stop at the stop sign ahead.
Although the stop sign may not yet be visible, the sign is close enough to require you to start slowing down. Advance warning signs also are used in high-speed areas because of the longer distance needed to slow down or stop.
#6. This sign means you should prepare:
This sign tells you that two lanes of traffic going the same direction will soon merge into one lane. Be ready to either change lanes or allow other traffic to merge into your lane. Merge signs appear on expressways just before expressway ramps. The driver on the expressway slows down to let the driver on the ramp merge.
#7. This sign tells you that the center lane is used for:
The two-way left turn only sign tells you that the center lane is reserved for the exclusive use of left-turning vehicles in either direction. The lane cannot be used for passing, overtaking, or through travel.
#8. Where can you expect to see this sign?
This sign tells you that you are at the end of the no-passing zone. You may pass now only when it is safe.
#9. This sign means:
Winding Road. There are several curves ahead. Slow down and drive carefully.
#10. This road sign means:
This sign tells drivers their vehicle is traveling in the wrong direction. A driver will see this sign on expressway ramps a short distance past the DO NOT ENTER sign. A driver also will see this sign if turning the wrong way into a one-way street, alley or driveway.
#11. You see an orange road sign from a distance. What should you expect ahead?
Orange is used as a background color for construction and maintenance warning signs. They alert you to possible dangers ahead due to construction and maintenance projects.
#12. This sign means:
Crossroad. A road crosses the main highway ahead. Look in all directions for other traffic.
#13. What does a sign with eight sides mean?
This eight-sided red sign means stop. You must make a complete stop at the stop line.
The shape of a traffic sign can give you as much information about the meaning of a sign as the sign’s color or wording. When visibility is poor, such as in heavy rain, dust storms, or fog, you may be able to make out only the shape of a particular sign.
#14. What is the meaning of this sign?
Slippery when wet. All roads are slippery and dangerous when wet. This sign warns of conditions that can cause you to lose control of your car. You should slow down because it takes longer to stop on slippery pavement. The road surface of a bridge may be dangerous in winter because it may remain icy after the rest of the roadway is clear.
In wet or cold weather, drive slowly. Do not speed up or brake hard. Make sharp turns at a very slow speed.
#15. A sign with this shape means:
This five-sided sign is shaped like an old school house. It is yellow or yellow-green with black symbols. It means either school zone or school crossing. If the sign shows two children walking, a school is near. If the sign shows two children walking with a downward pointing arrow, you are at a school crossing.
| This Practice Test | |
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| Number of questions on each practice test: | Traffic signs: 15 |
| Question pool: | 150+ |
| Each test is random | |
Facts about the Illinois Permit Knowledge Test
| What You Should Know | |
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| Number of questions on exam: | Traffic signs: 15 Traffic laws and safe driving: 20 Total: 35 |
| Passing score: | 80 percent |
| Correct answers to pass: | 28 |
| Allotted time to complete test: | No limit |
| Wait time before retest: | 1 day |
Road Sign Identification
For your Illinois knowledge exam, it is essential that you learn all the Illinois road signs described in “Rules of the Road.”
If you haven’t done so already, you should download the latest version from the Illinois website or get a hard copy from one of the service centers.
Reading this manual and taking many practice tests will improve your chances of passing the written exam the first time. But remember, learning the Illinois road signs is just your first step. When you are comfortable with all the signs and their meanings in this test, you should move on to a practice test with the remaining questions.
The test on this page is randomized, meaning it will be slightly different each time you start over by reloading the page.
Aim for a full score on each test.
Illinois Driver’s License Testing
In Illinois, drivers must take a written exam every eight years unless they have no traffic convictions on their driving record.
The written exam is designed to verify your knowledge of standard road rules and traffic laws.
The exam consists of two parts.
The first part asks you to identify traffic signs by shape, color, or symbol (15 questions).
The second part will ask you to identify signals and pavement markings. It will also have multiple-choice and true-or-false questions about traffic laws, safety rules, crash prevention, and vehicle equipment.
The Practice Test
The practice supplements reading the handbook (Rules of the Road). They do not replace the handbook. It would be best to start by reading the booklet since it gives you a good idea about what you need to know. The information is never meaningless, it is there for a reason, and questions may be drawn from all parts of it.
When you feel comfortable with the signs part of these practice tests, continue with the remaining 20 questions on the exam: Illinois Road Rules
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