Illinois permit test: turning & signaling
Turn lanes, turn signals, hand signals, U-turns and turns on red. 5 questions.
In an Illinois business or residential district, how far before a turn must you start a continuous turn signal?
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Sample turning & signaling questions
In an Illinois business or residential district, how far before a turn must you start a continuous turn signal?
- A At least 50 feet
- B At least 500 feet
- C At least 200 feet
- D At least 100 feet
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D. At least 100 feet
Signal continuously for at least 100 feet before turning in business or residential areas, and at least 200 feet elsewhere. The longer distance on open roads matches the higher speeds there.
You are on a rural Illinois highway outside any business or residential area. How far ahead must you signal a turn?
- A At least 100 feet
- B At least 300 feet
- C At least 200 feet
- D At least 75 feet
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C. At least 200 feet
Outside business and residential areas, you must signal at least 200 feet before turning. Traffic moves faster there, so drivers behind you need more warning.
Using an Illinois hand-and-arm signal, how do you show a right turn?
- A Left arm extended straight out
- B Right arm pointing out the passenger window
- C Left arm extended straight up
- D Left arm extended down
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C. Left arm extended straight up
Hand signals are given with the left arm out the driver's window. Straight up means a right turn, straight out means a left turn, and down means slow or stop.
In Illinois, when may you make a U-turn on a curve or hill?
- A Never, under any circumstances
- B Only if you can see at least 500 feet in all directions
- C Only if you can see at least 200 feet ahead and behind you
- D Any time no car is in sight
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B. Only if you can see at least 500 feet in all directions
You must not turn around on a curve or hill unless you can see at least 500 feet in every direction. Oncoming drivers need time to see you and stop.