IL DMV IL DMV Parking and Stopping Rules 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Illinois, parking within how many feet of a railroad crossing is prohibited?
- 25 feet
- 50 feet (Correct answer)
- 75 feet
- 100 feet
Correct answer: 50 feet
Illinois law prohibits parking within 50 feet of a railroad crossing to ensure clear visibility and emergency access.
Question 2: Which color curb marking in Illinois indicates no parking at any time?
- Yellow
- White
- Red (Correct answer)
- Blue
Correct answer: Red
A red curb marking in Illinois means no parking or stopping at any time.
Question 3: A yellow curb in Illinois typically means:
- Parking for handicapped only
- Loading and unloading only, no parking (Correct answer)
- Short-term parking with a meter
- No parking anytime
Correct answer: Loading and unloading only, no parking
A yellow curb designates a loading/unloading zone where stopping is brief and permitted for commercial purposes only.
Question 4: In Illinois, a vehicle parked on a two-lane road at night must display:
- Flashing hazard lights only
- Parking lights or flashers (Correct answer)
- Headlights and taillights
- No lights are required
Correct answer: Parking lights or flashers
A vehicle parked on a roadway at night must display parking lights or hazard lights so other drivers can see it.
Question 5: Where is parking always prohibited in Illinois?
- Next to a yellow curb
- In front of a public driveway
- Both of these (Correct answer)
- Neither of these
Correct answer: Both of these
Parking is always prohibited next to a yellow curb and in front of a public or private driveway entrance.
Question 6: In Illinois, how far from an intersection may a driver park on the side street?
- 10 feet
- 15 feet
- 20 feet (Correct answer)
- 30 feet
Correct answer: 20 feet
Illinois prohibits parking within 20 feet of an intersection to maintain visibility for drivers and pedestrians.
In Illinois, parking within how many feet of a railroad crossing is prohibited?