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

Low-beam headlights reduce glare in fog, and reducing speed gives more reaction time.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Reduce speed and increase following distance

Answer

Ice requires significantly reduced speed and much greater following distance to stop safely.

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

Easing off the gas and keeping the wheel steady lets tires regain contact with the road during hydroplaning.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Turn around — never drive into flood water

Answer

Just 12 inches of moving water can sweep away most vehicles, so turning around is always safest.

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

Answer

Gently testing your brakes in a safe area helps gauge stopping distance on slippery pavement.

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