IL DMV IL DMV Sharing the Road and Safe Driving Practices 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Illinois, when overtaking a bicyclist on a road, a driver must leave a minimum clearance of:
- 1 foot
- 2 feet
- 3 feet (Correct answer)
- 5 feet
Correct answer: 3 feet
Illinois law requires at least 3 feet of clearance between a passing vehicle and a bicyclist.
Question 2: In Illinois, a bicycle rider on a road has the same rights and responsibilities as:
- A pedestrian
- A motor vehicle driver (Correct answer)
- A moped operator only
- A passenger in a vehicle
Correct answer: A motor vehicle driver
Illinois law grants bicyclists the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicle operators.
Question 3: When a pedestrian who is blind uses a white cane or guide dog at an Illinois intersection, drivers must:
- Honk to alert the pedestrian
- Yield the entire roadway and wait until they have crossed (Correct answer)
- Slow to 10 mph and proceed with caution
- Flash headlights as a warning signal
Correct answer: Yield the entire roadway and wait until they have crossed
Illinois law requires drivers to yield the entire roadway to pedestrians using a white cane or guide dog.
Question 4: Under Illinois law, mopeds may be operated on which types of roads?
- All roads including expressways
- All roads except expressways and freeways (Correct answer)
- Only roads with a speed limit of 30 mph or less
- Only in bicycle lanes
Correct answer: All roads except expressways and freeways
Mopeds are allowed on Illinois roads except for expressways and freeways.
Question 5: In Illinois, motorcyclists are legally permitted to share a single lane (lane split) with another vehicle:
- Yes, on highways with speeds above 50 mph
- No, lane splitting is illegal in Illinois (Correct answer)
- Yes, only when traffic is stopped
- Yes, with the other driver's consent
Correct answer: No, lane splitting is illegal in Illinois
Lane splitting is illegal in Illinois — motorcyclists must occupy a full lane.
Question 6: When a large truck makes a wide right turn in Illinois, other drivers should:
- Pass the truck quickly on the right side
- Pull up alongside the truck to help it see you
- Stay back and not attempt to squeeze between the truck and the curb (Correct answer)
- Honk to signal the truck to complete its turn faster
Correct answer: Stay back and not attempt to squeeze between the truck and the curb
Trucks swing wide and may crush a vehicle attempting to pass on the right during a right turn.
IL DMV IL DMV Sharing the Road and Safe Driving Practices 1
In Illinois, when overtaking a bicyclist on a road, a driver must leave a minimum clearance of: