Illinois permit test: highways & freeways
Entering, exiting and driving on limited-access roads. 4 questions.
When entering an expressway from a speed-change lane, what should you do?
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When entering an expressway from a speed-change lane, what should you do?
- A Merge right away, even before reaching the speed of the traffic
- B Stop at the end of the ramp and wait for a large gap
- C Signal, find a gap, match traffic speed and merge when safe
- D Merge slowly so traffic can go around you
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C. Signal, find a gap, match traffic speed and merge when safe
A speed-change lane lets you reach the speed of expressway traffic before merging. Signal, look for an opening, match the traffic speed and merge when it is safe.
You miss your exit on an Illinois expressway. What should you do?
- A Back up carefully on the shoulder
- B Make a U-turn through the median
- C Continue to the next exit
- D Stop and wait for a gap to reverse
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C. Continue to the next exit
If you miss an exit, go on to the next one. Backing up on an expressway is illegal and extremely dangerous at those speeds.
Your car breaks down on the Illinois Tollway. What does the handbook tell you to do?
- A Leave the car in the lane and wait for a tow
- B Stay in the car with your belt on, use hazard lights, and call *999 or 911
- C Get out and walk to the nearest toll plaza for help
- D Stand behind the car to wave traffic around it
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B. Stay in the car with your belt on, use hazard lights, and call *999 or 911
On the Illinois Tollway, pull as far right onto the shoulder as you can, stay in the car with your belt on, turn on hazard lights and call *999 or 911. Wait for Tollway maintenance or responders.
Traffic is heavy and slow, and one lane ahead is closed for construction. What does the Illinois handbook advise?
- A Stay in the closing lane and wait for other drivers to let you in
- B Use both lanes up to the merge point, then take turns merging
- C Drive on the shoulder to pass the line of cars
- D Move into the open lane as soon as you see the sign
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B. Use both lanes up to the merge point, then take turns merging
In dense, slow traffic, use both lanes to the lane-reduction point and merge there, taking turns. This is the 'zipper merge.' When traffic is light, merge into the open lane early.