IL DMV IL DMV Special Driving Conditions

Question 1

When driving in heavy fog in Illinois, which of the following is the safest action?

Accepted Answer

Use low-beam headlights and reduce speed

Answer

Use high-beam headlights to see farther

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Pull off the road immediately without warning

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Drive in the center of the road

Question 2

When driving on an icy road in Illinois, a driver should:

Accepted Answer

Reduce speed and increase following distance

Answer

Apply brakes firmly to stop quickly

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Accelerate to maintain momentum

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Use cruise control to maintain a steady speed

Question 3

If your vehicle begins to hydroplane on a wet Illinois highway, you should:

Accepted Answer

Ease off the accelerator and hold the wheel steady

Answer

Steer sharply to regain control

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Apply firm brake pressure

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Shift to a lower gear immediately

Question 4

When driving through a flooded roadway in Illinois, the safest action is:

Accepted Answer

Turn around — never drive into flood water

Answer

Drive through quickly to minimize water exposure

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Test the depth with your foot before driving through

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Follow other vehicles that have already crossed

Question 5

In Illinois winter driving, before entering a highway on-ramp after fresh snowfall, a driver should:

Accepted Answer

Test the brakes gently in a safe area first

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Accelerate quickly to match highway speed

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Engage cruise control immediately

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Turn off traction control for better grip

Question 6

When driving in Illinois during a dust storm or blizzard with near-zero visibility, the best action is:

Accepted Answer

Pull completely off the roadway, turn off lights, and wait

Answer

Turn on hazard lights and continue at low speed

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Follow the car ahead as closely as possible

Answer

Drive in the center lane of the highway