Illinois Road Signs Recognition Test – 15 Questions
#1. Know signs by their standard colors. Black or white is used for:
Black and white signs are generally regulatory signs and must be obeyed. Other black and white signs are used as route markers.
#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?
Sharp left turn. The road will make a sharp turn to the left.
#4. What does this sign mean?
Pedestrian crossing. Watch for people crossing your path. Be prepared to slow down and stop. Signs may display horizontal lines indicating the point where a crosswalk exists.
#5. What does this sign tell you?
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.
#6. What does this sign mean?
This is an example of a warning sign. It means that to you can expect a pedestrian crossing or a shared use of the roadway by pedestrians.
#7. What does this sign mean?
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.
#8. What does a sign like this indicate?
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. A circular shaped sign means:
This round sign means railroad crossing ahead. Railroad crossing signs are yellow with a black crossbuck X and the letters RR.
#10. This is the shape and color of a:
The three-sided (triangle) sign tells you to give the right-of-way to all vehicles and pedestrians near you. Slow down to a safe speed and stop if necessary.
#11. This sign added to a stop sign means:
When you see the 4-way or all-way sign all approaching traffic to this intersection must stop. The first driver to stop is the first driver to go. Other drivers must wait their turn.
#12. When you see a sign with this shape, color, and symbol, you must:
When you see this sign, do not drive onto that street or ramp in the direction you are heading. The do not enter sign is posted on one-way streets and other roadways where a driver is not allowed to enter. A driver may see this sign if attempting to enter an expressway ramp in the wrong direction. The sign is an example of a square, red, and white regulatory sign.
#13. This sign tells you that:
This is a regulatory No Right Turn sign. It means that you are not allowed to turn right at the intersection.
#14. This sign tells you there is an intersection ahead. Which is the best thing to do?
Side Road Ahead. Another road enters the road from the direction shown on the sign.
This type of sign is used in advance of an intersection to indicate the presence of an intersection and the possibility of turning or entering traffic.
#15. This sign is an example of:
This is an example of a U.S. route sign.
United States numbered routes (other than interstate routes) are marked with a sign of black numbers on a white background of the familiar U.S. shield.
Remember, the shape and color of route number signs indicate the type of roadway: interstate, U.S., state, city or county road. When planning a trip, use a road map to determine your route. During the trip, follow the route signs to prevent you from getting lost.
| 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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