illinois manual 2013

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Illinois is a leader in highway safety. Ov

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Illinois Drivers License .......................................

Chapter 2: Drivers License Exams .......................................

Chapter 3: Drivers Under Age 21 (GDL) ...............................

Chapter 4: Traffic Laws.........................................................

Chapter 5: Sharing the Road ...............................................

Chapter 6: Driving Under the Influence (DUI) .....................

Chapter 7: Traffic Violations/Crashes .................................

Chapter 8: Drivers License Revocation, Suspension, Denia

Chapter 9: Roadway Signs ...................................................

Chapter 10: Traffic Signals and Pavement Markings...........

Chapter 11: Safe Driving Tips...............................................

Chapter 12: Equipment for Safe Driving .............................Chapter 13: Owning a Vehicle .............................................

Answers to Study Questions ...............................................

Index .....................................................................................

U.S. Department of Labor Hazardous Occupations Order #2

This edition of the Illinois Rules of the Roadis as accuratepublication. The booklet contains information you must knoon traffic laws and signs in order to obtain basic driving p


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Illinois drivers license is valid for 90 days. You must obtathat 90-day period or when the drivers license expires, w

If you are visiting or driving through Illinois, you must hfrom your home state or country. If you are an out-of-state student attending an Illinois c

spouse and children may drive with a valid license from y If you are on active duty with the U.S. Armed Forces, you

may drive with a valid license from your home state.

If you have been serving in the U.S. Armed Forces outsida legal resident of Illinois, you may drive during the first 1a military deferral license.

If you are employed by the U.S. government or are a mForces, you do not need a valid Illinois license if you a

driving a vehicle owned by or leased to the government. If you are operating a road machine temporarily on the rotractor between the farm buildings and nearby farmlanIllinois drivers license.

Changing Your Name/AddYou must apply for a new drivers license by visiting a Dri30 days of legally changing your name. You must provideyour new name to the name on your current drivers licensSecretary of States office. The name displayed on your dfull given name and surname as recorded at birth, recorded

the Social Security Administration or otherwise establisheappropriate fee must be paid to receive a new license and

You also must notify the Secretary of States office of an days by visiting a Driver Services facility; visiting www cyb


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Document/Identification RequTo receive an Illinois drivers license/ID card, you must pr

identification to prove your legal name, date of birth, Sociacy and signature. Please refer to the Acceptable Identificpage 6 for a list of documents that may be used. Please no Signature comparison is required in the verification proc The number of documents required depends on whether

a drivers license/ID card for the first time, or requesting avers license/ID card.

One document may satisfy more than one group. New residents must surrender all Illinois or out-of-stat

instruction permits prior to issuance of an Illinois driver An applicant applying for a Temporary Visitor Drivers Lice

ent documents from Group C. Instead, the applicant musSecurity Administration letterhead with each application, to the date of application, verifying ineligibility for a Soc

First-time Illinois Drivers License/ID Card ApplicaAn applicant applying for a drivers license/ID card for the first

One document that satisfies each of Group A, B and C. Two documents that satisfy Group D (one document from

age 5 is applying for an ID card).

Duplicate/Corrected Drivers License/ID Card App

An applicant applying for either a duplicate or corrected drpresent: One document that satisfies Group A. One document that satisfies Group B, C or D (two docum

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cant does not have his/her current drivers license or ID cahe/she must present:

One document that satisfies Group A. One document that satisfies each of Group B, C or D (twif applicant is requesting an address change to appear o

Drivers License ClassificaDrivers licenses are classified by the gross vehicle weight raDrivers seeking a basic license to operate a car in Illinois are

Class A Any combination of motor vehicles with a ging (GCWR) of 26,001 pounds or more, providing that thexcess of 10,000 pounds. Does not include motorcycles

CDL is generally required.) Class B Any single motor vehicle with a GVWR of 26

such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 motorcycles or motor-driven cycles. (A CDL is generally r

Class C Any motor vehicle with a GVWR of more ththan 26,001 pounds; or any such vehicle towing anothepounds or less; or any such vehicle designed to carry 16 oing the driver, or hazardous materials that require plamotorcycles or motor-driven cycles.

Class D Any motor vehicle with a GVWR of 16,000 povehicles requiring a Class A, B or C drivers license or an

Class L Any motor-driven cycle with less than 150cc Class M Any motorcycle or motor-driven cycle.

NOTE: Holders of a Class D license may also operate red h t ti th i l t th


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Cancelled Check (within 90 days prior to application)

CDTP Certification Form

Court Order Credit Card/Debit Card (major brand)

Driver Education Certificate

Government Drivers License Government ID Card (current)

Illinois Drivers License (current) Illinois ID Card (current) Medicare Card with suffix A, J, H, M or T

Military Service Record (DD214)

Mortgage or Installment Loan Documents

Out-of-State Drivers License/ID Card (current) Passport (valid U.S. or foreign)

Social Security Card

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Forms I-551(Alien Registration Card); I-766 (Employment Authorization Card); I-94

(Arrival/Departure Record) with Valid Passport

U.S. Military Drivers License/ID Card

Acceptable major brand credit cards (for signature verification only) in-clude American Express, Diners Club, Discover, Master Card and Visa.

Group A Written Signature

Group B Date of Birth

Adoption Records

Birth Certificate Court Order (Change of birth date)

Certified Grade/High School/College/University Transcript Illinois Drivers License (current) Illinois ID Card (current)

Military Service Record (DD214)

Naturalization Certificate

Passport (valid with complete date of birth) Social Security Award Letter (primary beneficiary only)

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Forms I-551

(Alien Registration Card); I-571 (Refugee Travel Document); I-766(Employment Authorization Card); I-797A (Notice of Action Status

Change); I-94 (Arrival/Departure Record) with Valid Passport

U.S. Military Drivers License/ID Card

U.S. Passport Card (valid with complete date of birth) U.S. Visa

Group B documents must contain the applicants full name and com-plete date of birth and must be verifiable. To be verifiable, it must bepossible to contact the regulatory authority to confirm the authenticityof the document.

Birth Certificates must be original or certified by a Board of Health or Bu-

Group C S

Illinois Drivers License Reco Illinois ID Card Record

Military Service Record (DD2

Social Security Award Letter (p

Social Security Card (issued U.S. Military Drivers License

Group C documents must contaiber. If using an Illinois drivers lihave been previously verified w

An applicant applying for a Tepresent documents from Group Cletterhead with each applicatication, verifying ineligibility fo

Group(2 D

Affidavit Certificate of Res Bank Statement (dated within Canceled Check (dated within Certified Grade/High School/Co Credit Report (issued by Expe

TransUnion, dated within 12 m Deed/Title, Mortgage, Rental Insurance Policy (homeowne Letter on Official School Lett Medical Claim or Statement

public (government) agency, Official mail received from a

Village or a Federal Governmplicant and complete currentReceipt; Illinois FOID Card; Jtion); Selective Service CardDisability Insurance Statemement; Voter Registration Card

Pay Stub or Electronic Depo Pension or Retirement State Phone Book, produced by a Report Card from Grade/High S Tuition invoice/official mail fr

months prior to application Vehicle Registration Card Utility Bill (electric, water, re

within 90 days of application

Group D documents must contaiin Groups A, B or C, that contaGroup D.

One document from Group D is for an identification card.

Presenting a Homeless Status Group D requirements.

ACCEPTABLE IDENTIFICATION DOCUPHOTOCOPIES ARE NOT ACCEPTED

All acceptable documents presented for verification or proof must be valid (cOne document may satisfy more than one Group.


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Be age 22-74; Not hold a commercial drivers license (CDL) or school b Have no traffic infractions, sanctions, crash reports

requirements; and Have Social Security information verified through th

Verification System.

Safe drivers will receive their new license by mail. Fo

www.cyberdriveillinois.com.

Penalties for Drivers License/IDThe following offenses will result in your arrest and possfive years and the suspension or revocation of your driver

12 months: Signing a drivers license/ID card application that includ Presenting false identification for the purposes of obta

card. Using a fictitious or unlawfully altered drivers license/p Presenting another persons drivers license/ID card as if Allowing another person to use your identification docum

license/ID card.

Notations on the Back of Your DriOn the back of your license you may:

Note your blood type and RH factor. Indicate you carry an Emergency Medical Information Ca

any Driver Services facility, hospitals, schools, medical gprovide Emergency Medical Information Cards.


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If you develop a medical condition that is likely to cause any loss of ability to safely operate a vehicle, you must notoffice within 10 days of becoming aware of the conditionto cancellation of your drivers license and driving privilege

Non-Driving ProgramRelated to Your Drivers Li

The Secretary of States office is required to ask certain noduring the drivers license/ID card application process. Am Illinois Organ/Tissue Donor Registry Persons age 18

join the registry. Your wishes regarding organ/tissue domore information, visit www.LifeGoesOn.com or call 800

Voter Registration Any person applying for a drive

asked if he/she would like to apply to register to votmailed to the appropriate election authority for proceauthority will then mail a voter registration card to the ation, contact your local election authority.

Selective Service Federal law requires all males ages

Selective Service System. The signature on the drivers of any qualifying male certifies that he has registered oauthorizes the Secretary of States office to submit his inService System for registration.


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Drivers License/State ID CaDrivers License/Permit

Instruction Permit .................................................................Drivers License, ages 18-20 .................................................Drivers License, ages 21-68 .................................................Drivers License, ages 69-80 .................................................Drivers License, ages 81-86 .................................................Drivers License, age 87 and older........................................New Classification added; not at time of renewal (except CSchool Bus Permit .................................................................Note: In addition to the regular drivers license fee, an appal $5 fee to add/renew an M or L classification to his/her d

State ID CardState ID Card, under age 18 .................................................State ID Card, ages 18-64.....................................................State ID Card, age 65 and older; Persons with Disabilities

Duplicate/Corrected Drivers License/PermitDuplicate/Corrected Drivers License/Permit .......................Duplicate Drivers License/Permit, under age 60 (license wrequired) ................................................................................Duplicate Drivers License/Permit, age 60 and older (licens

Duplicate/Corrected State ID CardDuplicate State ID Card, under age 18.................................Duplicate State ID Card, ages 18-64 ...................................Duplicate State ID Card, (ID card was stolen, full police re


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Chapter 2: Drivers LicenWhen applying for a drivers license, you may be required driving exams. Vision and written tests are required for thepermits. Applicants must also pay the appropriate fee (seethree attempts to pass each of these exams within one yyour application fee.

Vision ScreeningAll applicants must have a vision screening or submit a Vispleted by a licensed optometrist, ophthalmologist or pmonths of your facility visit. This form is available at your ty or at www.cyberdriveillinois.com. Vision requirements in

Minimum visual acuity of 20/40 with or without correctivity between 20/41 and 20/70 are limited to daylight driv

At least 140 degree peripheral vision (the ability to see tcorrective lenses.

If you wear glasses or contacts, a restriction will be notmust always wear your glasses or contact lenses when

If you wear telescopic lenses, you must meet special additional vision testing to receive your license.

Written ExamThe basic exam requires you to:

Identify traffic signs by shape, color or symbol. Identify signals and pavement markings. Answer multiple choice and true/false questions about

crash prevention and vehicle equipment.


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If you have a traffic crash or other moving violation on yourequired to take the written and/or driving exams. If you adriving for the first time, you may want to enroll in a commcial driving school for adults. For more information, call yoor commercial driving school.

To take a driving exam, the vehicle you provide must: Be a properly licensed vehicle equipped for the drivers lic

seeking. Comply with Secretary of State vehicle condition standa Be properly insured. Proof of insurance must be provided Display valid front and rear Illinois license plates and a

the vehicle is registered outside of Illinois, it must meements of the respective state.

Be driven to the facility by a driver who has a valid drive

Only the examiner is allowed to be with you during the exaallowed in the vehicle during the exam and cannot be leftwhile the driving exam is under way. If you need to bring

you must bring someone along to take care of them.

During the driving exam, the driver and the examiner mrequired by law. You will automatically fail the exam if yocommit any dangerous action while taking the exam.

You will be graded on your ability to perform several driincluding the following: Start the vehicle by checking the vehicle controls, inclu

mirrors Make all adjustments to seats safety belts m


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Cheating and BriberyDuring the written exam, any applicant observed in a situa

ered suspicious (e.g., an open book within his/her field ochecking a wireless/cellphone or other wireless deviceobserved, will be warned. Once warned, any applicant fouof the written exam will be failed for that portion of the retaking the written exam for 30 days.

Taking any part of the drivers license exam for another ppunishable by a fine and a mandatory minimum seven day

Additionally, the Secretary of States office may deny for adays the issuance of a drivers license and/or instruction

with intent to influence any act related to the issuance instruction permit, attempts to bribe or otherwise influSecretary of States office, the owner of any commerclicensed by the Secretary of State, or any other individualinstructions or administer any part of a drivers license exa

Special ServicesThe Secretary of States office provides the following speczens, persons with disabilities and veterans: Free Rules of the Road Review Courses. License plates and parking placards for persons with dis

Reduced-fee license plate renewal fees for seniors agewith disabilities who meet income criteria through the Cmore information, contact the Illinois Department on Ag

Interpreter service for the deaf or hard of hearing when o


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Chapter 3: Drivers UndeIn Illinois, most people under age 18 learn to drive in high scher training school licensed by the Secretary of States officeclasses include at least 30 hours of classroom study and sixtraining in a regular passenger vehicle.

For information about driving a larger vehicle or a motorcycl

of the Road for Non-CDL Vehicles, Commercial Drivers LiceMotorcycle Operator Manual, available at any Driver Servicdriveillinois.com.

Obtaining an Instruction P

If you are age 15-17, you may receive your instruction permapproved driver education class or will start attending an appwithin the next 30 days. The instruction permit is valid for 24 mat least nine consecutive months prior to obtaining a drivers older. If you are age 17 and 3 months or older, you may apply foout taking a driver education course. When you apply for your

pass the vision and written exams for the license classificatio

Your instruction permit allows you to drive during the behindriver education class with an adult instructor occupying thallows you to drive with a parent, legal guardian or respon

with a valid license for the type of vehicle you are driving aning experience. After you have successfully completed the may continue practice driving with your instruction permit, uof a responsible adult, as outlined above.


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gram by contacting the Secretary of States office. For requirements for this program, visit www.cyberdriveillinois

Upon successful completion of the classroom and behind-er education through your local high school, the Secretary onotification and add a notation to your drivers license recpletion of a driving exam, you may be issued a Cooperativewhich must be signed by the driver education instructor and

guardian. The certificate, which expires on the same dainstruction permit and will not be extended, must be presefacility at the time of drivers license application.

Any student under age 18 who drops out of high school cancating completion placed on his/her drivers license record The instructor has written verification of enrollment in a G The student has a GED; The student, prior to dropping out, received passing gra

es in the previous two semesters; or The student has written consent from his/her parents

regional superintendent.

The local superintendent or chief school administrator mayin the best interest of the student or dropout. Successful ction may be verified by accessing the Illinois State Boardwww.isbe.state.il.us/students.

Graduated Driver Licensing Illinois Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) Program requiresth i t f ll d i i i il Th th


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during the nine-month permit phase. Number of passengers limited to one in the front seat

belts in the back seat. All occupants must wear safety belts. Wireless/cellphone use while driving is prohibited for d

in the case of an emergency to contact a law enforceprovider or emergency services agency.

Texting while driving is prohibited.

Initial Licensing Phase Drivers Ages 16-17 Nighttime driving restrictions Sun.-Thurs., 10 p.m.-

a.m. (local curfews may differ). Must maintain a conviction-free driving record for six m

traffic conviction during the Initial Licensing Phase may age 18.

All occupants must wear safety belts. For the first 12 months of licensing, or until the driver t

first, the number of passengers is limited to one personpassenger(s) is a sibling, stepsibling, child or stepchild o

od, the number of passengers is limited to one in the frosafety belts in the back seat.

Wireless/cellphone use while driving is prohibited for din the case of an emergency to contact a law enforceprovider or emergency services agency.

Texting while driving is prohibited.

Full Licensing Phase Drivers Ages 18-20 No age-related restrictions apply except in cases where

the Initial Licensing Phase to the Full Licensing Phase


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Parental Responsibili Parental Consent Drivers ages 16-17 must have th

ent/legal guardian to obtain a drivers license. The pareninitial consent may cancel the minors license at any timdriver turns 18 by contacting the Secretary of States officebe reinstated until the parent/legal guardian who withdrevides consent or until the driver turns 18, whichever occurreapply for a drivers license, take all applicable exams an

Parent-Teen Driving Guide In partnership with Transportation, the Illinois High School and College Driand the Illinois Parent Teacher Association, the Secretaoped a Parent-Teen Driving Guideto assist parents in teaskills they need to know before they start driving on the

able at www.cyberdriveillinois.com. Parent-Teen Driving Contract The Secretary of S

voluntary Parent-Teen Driving Contract that establishes pbetween parents and teens to enable young drivers to aand skills. The contract is available in the Parent-Teen cyberdriveillinois.com.

Parental Access to Teens Driving Record Theperson under age 18 who holds an instruction permit ormay access the minors driving record at no cost at wusing the PIN provided by the Secretary of States office.

Applying for Your Drivers LDrivers licenses for persons under age 21 are printed verticTo apply for your drivers license before reaching age 18, yodocuments to the Driver Services facility:


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It is the responsibility of the driver to ensure that ALL passlaw and the Child Passenger Protection Act. Anyone founlaw is subject to a fine and court costs.

Safety Belt FittingThe lap belt should be worn across the hip bones and sacross the stomach or soft part of the abdomen. The shouldas possible yet allow the driver to reach important controlsso it is comfortable and does not cross the body at or near

Air Bag SafetyAir bags are designed to provide supplemental protection belts. Air bags are lifesaving devices, but special precautidriving in air bag-equipped vehicles.

A distance of 10-12 inches between the driver and the air ly for short, elderly or pregnant drivers. Shorter drivers mayPassengers should position their seats as far back as posslightly if necessary.

Children riding in the front seat can be seriously injured

deploys in a crash. Therefore, it is recommended that childproperly secured in the back seat. If a child under age 8 mger seat with an active air bag, he/she should be in a propforward-facing child safety seat with the seat as far bacchild safety seats should be secured only in the back sea

never be installed in front of an active airbag.

Child Passenger ProtectioThe Child Passenger Protection Act requires that all childre


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Speed LimitsSpeeding is one of the leading contributors to vehicle crashe

imum allowable speed only under safe conditions. For saspeed limit may be posted along certain roadways. When med, drivers should not drive so slow as to create an interferement of traffic. The following speed limits apply, unless oth Interstate tollways, freeways and some four-lane highw Most other highways and rural areas 55 mph

City/Town Areas 30 mph Alleys 15 mph School Zones 20 mph (on school days between 7 a.m

are present and signs are posted).

A driver must take care to slow down when approaching angoing around a curve, approaching the top of a hill or traveing roadway. Drivers must be aware that there may alwayspedestrians, traffic, weather, mechanical problems or road c

Construction Zones, EmergencySchool Zones and Funeral ProConstruction ZonesWhen approaching or entering a highway construction oknown as work zones), Illinois law requires motorists to slo

less/cellphone use, yield to any authorized vehicles or wora lane away from the workers when possible, and proceed

Emergency/Maintenance VehiclesWh hi t ti / i t


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School ZonesWhen approaching a marked school zone between 7 a.m. school is in operation and children are present, a driver mus

phone use, reduce speed to 20 mph, and stop and yield the or adults in the crosswalk area.

Funeral ProcessionsMotorists encountering a funeral procession must yield th

cles in the procession. Motorists should NOT drive betweefuneral procession, except when required to do so by a lawa funeral procession for the purpose of securing the right-any vehicle in an organized funeral procession, except whespecifically provided.

Right-of-WayA driver must yield the right-of-way to other drivers or ped When making a right turn on a red light after a complete After coming to a complete stop at an intersection wh

flashing red signal. If there is no stop line, stop before th

crosswalk or stop line, stop at a place where all approac When making a left turn on a red light after a stop from

er one-way street with traffic moving to the left (see Fig When more than one driver reaches a four-way stop inte

stop should be the first to go. When two vehicles on diff

four-way stop intersection at the same time, the vehiclethe vehicle on the right (see Figure B on page 23). When two vehicles on different roadways reach an unco

same time. The vehicle on the left should yield to the ve To oncoming traffic when making a left hand turn If you


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Pedestrian Right-of-WayA driver must come to a complete stop (and yield):

A yields to B before turning

from one-way street onto

one-way street moving left.

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A yields to B beca

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Drivers also must yield to workers in highway constructiowell as to persons with disabilities, including those with pdisabilities.

PassingA driver must use caution when passing another vehicle. Oleft lane should be clearly seen and free of oncoming tenough to permit passing. Do not turn back into the right-h

the entire vehicle you have just passed in your rearview mirlane before you get within 200 feet of an oncoming vehicling must not increase speed until you have completed you

Driving off the pavement or main traveled part of the road ing another vehicle on the right or the left. When passing a

is riding or walking on the road or shoulder of the roadway,of three feet between your vehicle and the bicyclist or pede

Do Not Pass Black Car is Breaking the


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You may pass on the right (but not on the shoulder except When you have enough room on a two-lane roadway, an

passing is making or is about to make a left turn.

On a one-way street or on a roadway with two or more cl At an intersection widened for this purpose.

Passing on a two-lane, two-way roadway is not allowed: In an area marked for no passing by a solid yellow line o

the roadway or a DO NOT PASS or NO PASSING ZONE s On a hill or curve where it is not possible to see oncomi Within 100 feet of an intersection or railroad crossing. When the view is blocked within 100 feet of any bridge When a vehicle has stopped at a crosswalk or intersecti

cross.

In a construction zone. All constructions zones in Illinois In any school zone located in an unincorporated area. In any posted school zone in an incorporated area. When a school bus has stopped to load or discharge pa

Lane UsageYou must drive on the right half of the roadway except: When passing another vehicle moving in the same direct

interstate highway or controlled freeway. When a blockage makes it necessary to drive to the left

drive on the left after yielding to oncoming traffic.

On a roadway divided into three marked lanes for traffic On a one-way street with two or more lanes of traffic. When directed to drive in a left lane by traffic control si

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Additional rules apply in certain situations: Slow vehicles must use the right-hand lane except when pa Weaving from lane to lane to move faster than the traff

Traffic must travel in the direction of posted one-way strdoes not apply to police and emergency vehicles using s

It is unlawful to drive across median strips such as unpaers. A driver may turn left across a paved dividing-spaceby a traffic control sign or signal.

A driver must not enter or leave any controlled-access rentrance or exit.

SignalingIn a business or residential area you must give a continuo100 feet before turning. In other areas the signal must bbefore turning. Drivers may signal in two ways: Electrical turn signals Apply the right turn signal f

turn signal for a left turn. Hand and arm signals Should be given with your le

hand and arm are extended straight up. For a left turn, th

ed straight out to the left. To slow down or stop, the hdown.


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Turn into the right-hand lane of the roadway you are ent Be aware that trucks and buses may need more space t

Left Turns Give a left turn signal from the proper turning lane. Obey traffic signs and signals. Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians, emergency vehicle

intersection.

Check all approaching traffic. Point the wheels straight ahead until you actually start t Complete the turn into the lane closest to you going in y

Changing Lanes When moving your vehicle from the right-hand lane to th

head to check traffic behind you and on your left. Give thefully move into the left lane.


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When moving your vehicle from the left-hand lane to thehead to check traffic behind you and on your right. Givecarefully move into the right lane. It is against the law t

a courtesy or do pass signal to other drivers.

U-Turns You must not turn around on curves and hills unless you c

in all directions.

Municipalities may prohibit U-turns on some roadways.

Hazard SignalBoth turn signals may be flashed at the same time to indvehicle.

Two-Way Left Turn LanesThe two-way left turn lane provides a safe area for cars makior for cars turning left into or out of a drive located in the mid

Turns and Lane Changes in Construction Zones

Pay special attention to signs, barricades and pavement changing lanes.

Rotaries and RoundaboutsA rotary or roundabout is an intersection of roads coming t

tions and allows you to continue through without stoppingsignal. Traffic travels counter-clockwise. Always yield the rpedestrians (unless otherwise informed by signs or law esignals in the same way as any other intersection.


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Parallel ParkingWhen parking on streets with two-way traffic, park so the

allel to and within 12 inches of the curb. On a one-way strinches of the right or left curb. Vehicles must be parked in fic is moving.

Parking for Persons with DisabilitiesVehicles displaying license plates or parking placards for with disabilities may park in spaces reserved for persons wabilities. Such vehicles are exempt from parking meter ftime limits, except where parking is limited to 30 minutesThe authorized holder of the parking placard or plates must ent and must enter or exit the vehicle at the time the parki

leges are being used. Striped areas on the pavement are pareserved spaces and may not be parked in by anyone. Finformation on the Parking Program for Persons with Disasee page 91.

Downhill

Turns Wheels to Curb

Uphill with Curb

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On any bridge, overpass, railroad track or within a highw On any controlled access roadway one you may enter o In the area between roadways of a divided highway, inc

On a paved roadway or highway outside business or respractical to stop or park off the roadway. In an emergenonly if there is a clear view for 200 feet in each directioflashers and make sure there is enough space for other v

At any place where official signs prohibit stopping, stan

Standing or parking a vehicle, whether occupied or not, is In front of a public or private driveway. Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. Within 20 feet of a fire station driveway or crosswalk at Within 30 feet of a STOP sign, YIELD sign or traffic cont

Parking a vehicle, whether occupied or not, is prohibited: Within 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing. On a highway between sunset and sunrise unless park

front and rear, or you are within an urban district whe

Headlights on parked vehicles must be dimmed.

Additional LawsMotorists should familiarize themselves with local laws abetween municipalities. Illinois law states that you may no

Drive on a sidewalk except when it is part of a driveway Back up on any shoulder or roadway of any controlled a Back up on other roadways unless it is done safely and do

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Drive over fire hoses unless permitted by the fire officia Push a vehicle on a rural highway unless there is an e

removed to avoid a hazard.

Tow one vehicle with another except by a drawbar. Inbetween the two cars should not exceed 15 feet. A towcoupled to the towing vehicle with two chains or cables

Remove a wrecked or damaged vehicle from the roadglass and other debris.

Overload a vehicle with passengers or freight so that thed. No more than three persons should ride in the front Ride in a house trailer while it is being moved on a stre Operate or permit to be operated any sound system (rad

at a volume that can be heard 75 feet or more from a vehway.

Chapter 4 Study Questions1. When passing another vehicle, a driver should wait un

er just passed is visible in the rearview mirror before thand lane.

o True o False

2. After making a proper stop and yielding to traffic or pesection, it is permissible for drivers on a one-way streeonto another one-way street that moves traffic to the

o True o False

3. How should a driver proceed if within an intersection wand the traffic signal light turns red?a. Wait in the intersection until the light turns green.


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6. What is the penalty for being convicted of illegally pass

a. Driving privileges or vehicle registration suspensiofine.b. 60-day suspension of driving privileges.c. $30 fine and 14-day suspension of driving privilege

7. A driver may pass another vehicle by driving on the sh

o True o False

8. It is permissible to make a right turn against a red signyielding to other vehicles and pedestrians.

o True o False

9. A driver must give the right or left turn signal when co True o False

10. In urban areas, drivers moving out of an alley, buildingneed not come to a complete stop before entering theis clear of traffic.

o True o False

11.For what distance should a continuous turn signal be or right turn in a business or residential district?a. Not less than 50 feet before turning.b. Not less than 75 feet before turning.

c. Not less than 100 feet before turning.

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15.It is permissible for anyone to wear a headset while d

o

Trueo

False

16.Speed should be reduced below the posted speed limiing reasons?a. Driver is driving in unfavorable weather conditionsb. Driver is approaching and crossing an intersection.

c. Both of the above.

17.Slow vehicles should use the left-hand lane except wleft turn.

o True o False

18.When must a driver slow down for a school zone?a. On school days between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. when c

signs are posted.b. On weekends.c. Only during recess.

19.Drivers may open car doors on the side on which traffcan be done safely and without interfering with traffic

o True o False

20.It is permissible to pass on a two-lane, two-way roadwintersection or railroad crossing.

o True o False

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Chapter 5: Sharing theDrivers of passenger vehicles must share the road with m

pedestrians.

Large VehiclesWhen sharing the road with trucks, buses or other large ve When following a large vehicle, stay out of its blind spo

the driver can see it in the side mirrors. Pay close attention to turn signals, and give large veh

cles plenty of room to maneuver and make turns. Largevehicles make wide right turns and sometimes leave aopen space to the right just before the turn.

Size and weight affect a vehicles ability to maneuver anstop. Always allow extra space for large vehicles.

When following a truck at night, always dim your headlights. Bright lights will blind the driver of the large vehcle when they reflect off the large side mirrors.

When passing a truck, let the driver know you are pass

ing by blinking your headlights, especially at night. Thefor you by staying to the far side of the lane. Complete ysible, and dont stay alongside the vehicle.

Slow-Moving Vehicle

Certain slow-moving farm vehicles, construction equipmecles may share our roadways. Use caution and prepare to sing and passing slow-moving vehicles from the rear. An oemblem must be on the rear of certain slow-moving vehicl

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Rear LightWhen lights are required, a flashing amber signal must be mon the rear of the vehicle. It must be visible for 500 feet in sun

tify slow-moving vehicles may include reflectors, rotating or

Lane UsageSlower traffic must drive in the right lane. The left lane is formoving vehicles may be wider than the lane width so it may cles to temporarily move into an adjoining lane to avoid roads

PedestriansDrivers and pedestrians both are responsible for traffic safbe prepared to yield the right-of-way and should not drive untrians. (See page 23 for more information on pedestrian rig

Traffic Signals, Walk Lights and CrossingsPedestrians must yield the right-of-way to drivers by obeying walk lights and using crosswalks.

Walk (constantly lighted) Ped

may cross the roadway in the directi Dont Walk (flashing) Pedestrithe roadway. A pedestrian who hasing during the constantly lighted WAwalk or safety island.

Dont Walk (constantly lighted)

the roadway. Yellow Light (constant) Pedestdirected by a pedestrian control sign

WALK

WALKDONT

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oncoming traffic. If a highway does not have a sidewalk buans should always walk on the shoulder as far from Pedestrians should not walk on a highway when under t

other drugs.

Pedestrians With DisabilitiesWhen approaching a pedestrian with a disability who is utcane, a wheelchair or other assistive device on a sidewalk

has the right-of-way and is granted the same rights as any

Joggers/WalkersJoggers/walkers should use jogging paths when provided. Oners should try to select wide roads with good shoulders. Theyfic and remember to look and listen for cars. At night or any

gers/walkers should be in well-lighted areas and wear reflec

Other Safety Concerns Pedestrians must always obey railroad and bridge gates Hitchhiking standing on the roadway to ask for a ride

Pedestrians should not stand on or next to a highway tofor any type of money or business. Pedestrians age 18 or older may skate on public roadwa

limit is 45 mph or less from sunrise to sunset as long impeded or obstructed.

ChildrenDrivers and parents must use care to ensure the safety of Watch for signs that mark special hazard areas such a

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IntersectionsMore than 50 percent of all motorcycle collisions occur common situation occurs when an oncoming automobile m

a motorcycle. Watch for motorcycles before turning and yieticularly careful when making a left turn across lanes of onyour signals and look in all directions before making the flashing turn signal on a motorcycle motorcycle signals ing and riders sometimes forget to turn them off. Wait to

going to turn before you proceed.

Red StoplightsA motorcycle rider may proceed, after yielding the right-othrough a red light that fails to turn green after waiting for

VisibilityThe failure of motorists to detect and recognize motorcyclemon cause of motorcycle collisions. Due to their small sizecult to see, and motorists tend to underestimate their specles in traffic at any time, not just in the spring and summesions often report not seeing the motorcycle or seeing it to

Lane SharingTraffic conditions and road surfaces will determine the aremotorcyclist will use. Oil spills, potholes, gravel or debris mto adjust positions within the lane. Although there may belane for an automobile and a motorcyclist, remember that room to maneuver safely and is entitled to the entire lane.

PassingWhen your automobile is being passed by a motorcycle you

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Road ConditionsMotorcycles react differently to traffic, weather and road riders often respond in ways drivers do not expect. Wet o

cyclists ability to brake and maneuver. Wind gusts, both nalarge passing vehicles, can move a motorcycle across an eprepared. Potholes or railroad tracks often require motorcwithin their lane. Gravel roads decrease traction and may cor brake where a car would not.

In Case of a CollisionMotorcyclists may only be protected by a helmet, eye produrable clothing. In the event of a collision, use extreme camedical assistance.

For more information, the Illinois Motorcycle Operators Mlocal Driver Services facility or at www.cyberdriveillinois.c

BicyclesOn most roadways, bicyclists (including those on electric band responsibilities as other roadway users. The followin

safety tips regarding bicyclists: Bicyclists are prohibited on limited-access highways,

other marked roadways. Bicyclists are required to travel in the same direction as Bicyclists should travel just to the right of faster movin

hazards such as rough surfaces, debris, drainage grates orequire bike riders to move toward the center of the lan

Drivers must yield the right-of-way to a bicyclist just as tcle.

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If a motorist is turning right and a bicyclist is approachinclist go through the intersection first before making aalways signal when turning.

Low-speed electric or gas bicycles must have a motor and must be operated by a person who is at least age 1

Low-speed electric and gas bicycles may only be driveexceed 20 mph. They may not be driven on sidewalks.

Low-speed and electric bicycles must follow all laws ap

For more information, an Illinois Bicycle Rules of the Roadlocal Driver Services facility or at www.cyberdriveillinois.c

Low-Speed VehiclesA low-speed vehicle is any four-wheeled vehicle that has alabel in addition to a vehicle identification number (VIN). Loa maximum speed of 25 mph. Low-speed vehicles must be same manner as other vehicles and have the required equon the road, such as headlamps and safety belt. (See ChaSafe Driving). Low-speed vehicles may operate on any stree

of 30 mph or less, unless prohibited by the local municipal

SnowmobilesDuring the winter, drivers may share the roadway with snodriving in areas with snowmobile warning signs. For inform

istration and operating requirements, call the Illinois Departat 800-382-1696.

Scooters and Moped

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To determine what type of driver s license is required to oon Illinois roadways, follow these guidelines: If the scooter has an engine less than 150cc displacemen

and a Class L motorcycle license is required. If the scooter has an engine with 150cc displacement o

and a Class M license is required. A moped is a motor-driven cycle that has a maximum at

or less of 30 mph and produces 2-brake horsepower or le

ated with any valid Illinois drivers license. If a combusnot exceed 50cc displacement and may not require the o

Horseback RidersHorseback riders may use public roadways. Exceptions arand most expressways. Horseback riders must ride in the safic and as far to the right as possible. Never sound a horn as the sound may frighten it and cause a crash. When meetrider, do so with caution and be prepared to stop.

Chapter 5 Study Questions1. When a motorist is turning right and a bicyclist is app

the bicyclist go through the intersection first before m

o True o False

2. A driver does not need to allow as much distance whas when following a car.

o True o False

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Chapter 6: Driving Under thAlcohol is the number one killer on American roadways. Alc

slows your reaction time so it takes longer to act in an emedriving even if you are below the level of illegal intoxicatamount of alcohol increases your chances of causing a crash

Blood-Alcohol Concentratio

Blood-alcohol concentration is a measurement of the amotem based on a test of your breath, blood or urine. It is ille.08 percent or more. However, you can be convicted of D(DUI) if your BAC is less than .08 percent and your driving acan be affected by: The amount you drink 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of

liquor contain the same amount of alcohol. Your body weight or size. Usually, heavier people have m

to dilute the alcohol.

Other factors affect your reaction to alcohol, including the

tolerance of alcohol and any drugs you may have takenremove the effects of alcohol. Food, coffee and showers dotion of alcohol from your body.

Other Drugs

In addition to alcohol, many prescription and nonprescripting. These drugs include but are not limited to: antihistamrelievers, mood-changing drugs, marijuana, hashish, LSD, amphetamines (pep pills) and methamphetamines. Mixin

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tests. These can include breath, blood and/or urine testsdrinking or using any other drug or intoxicating compounddoctor, registered nurse, licensed physician assistant or adv

perform the blood test. You may have a qualified person ofister more tests at your own expense. If involved in a persand law enforcement has probable cause to believe yourequest a drug or alcohol test.

Statutory Summary Suspension/Revocation LawIf you are arrested for driving with a BAC of .08 percent or drug in your system, your driving privileges will be suspenrefuse to submit to testing, your driving privileges will be susare a second offender within a five-year period, your privileone year if you fail the test or three years if you refuse to

used as evidence against you in the DUI court case. At thewill take your license and, if valid, provide you with a tempto drive for 45 days. Your suspension begins on the 46th dawill not be terminated until you pay the reinstatement fee a

If you refuse to submit to chemical testing after being invoous personal injury or death was involved, your driving pria minimum of one year.

DUI ConvictionIn addition to a statutory summary suspension/revocation

driving under the influence of alcohol, other drugs and/or i

A DUI conviction results in a revocation of driving privilege A first conviction results in a minimum one-year revocat

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gin another state, the conviction will be reported to the Iloffice and be reflected on the persons driving record. The

trative action against his/her driving privileges the same for DUI in Illinois.

Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device (BAIID)Any Illinois driver who is a first-time DUI offender and wish

for driving relief during the statutory summary suspensioMonitoring Device Driving Permit (MDDP). An MDDP requireInterlock Device (BAIID) to be installed on his/her vehicle(tion site as a condition of driving relief. The DUI offender associated with issuance of a permit and installation and m

If a driver has more than one alcohol-related incident, he/shed Driving Permit (RDP) and must have a BAIID installed.

A person who has two or three DUI convictions but has neved an Illinois Restricted Driving Permit must have a BAIID inistered in his/her name for a full reinstatement of their driv

An MDDP or RDP and installation of a BAIID allow an ofhe/she is driving a vehicle installed with a BAIID. For moreand RDP, see page 54.

The Secretary of States office monitors and reads the BAof the permit.The BAIID will alert the Secretary of States oany incidents of driving under the influence or tampers wit

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p yinvolving a death.

Illegal Transportation of Alcoholic Beverages/OpeIt is illegal for anyone to drink alcoholic beverages in a vehigers may be issued a traffic citation. Passengers on charschool purposes, motor homes, mini motor homes and limougal to have alcohol in the passenger area of a vehicle opened. If there is a second offense within one year, your pended for one year. Any driver under age 21 also faces thfor one year for the first conviction and revocation of drivquent conviction while under age 21.

Driving on a Suspended or Revoked License (for D

or Leaving the Scene of a Fatal or Personal Injury If you are convicted of driving while your license is revoabove offenses, you will: Be subject to criminal penalties including jail time, Have the suspension or revocation period for your driver

Have your vehicle seized and possibly forfeited.

An Illinois driver whose driving privileges have been suspconviction for DUI, reckless homicide or leaving the scene crash is not allowed to drive a motor vehicle in ANY state.Illinois driver is arrested for driving on a suspended or r

state, that arrest will be reported to the Secretary of Statebe charged with a Class 4 felony.

Contributing to a DUI

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found to have any trace of alcohol in your system while opedriving privileges will be suspended for three months. If yo

ing, your driving privileges will be suspended for six monthser, your privileges will be suspended for one year if you faito test. Your suspension begins on the 46th day from the nterminated until you pay the reinstatement fee and your rec

If your license was suspended prior to age 21, you will bcomplete a driver remedial education course to make yoagain. In addition, you may be required to submit to a compination to be re-issued a drivers license. It is at the discreticer and based on test results or a test refusal whether a trTolerance or DUI charge or both. For more information on Il

visit www.cyberdriveillinois.com.

Any person under age 21 who is convicted of illegal consusion or receiving alcohol as a gift will lose his/her driving psix months regardless of whether or not they are operating of the offense. Any person who receives court supervisionwill lose his/her driving privileges for three months.

Illinois DUI laws are constantly changing. For the most up-refer to the Secretary of States DUI Fact Book, or visit www

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Chapter 6 Study Questions1. If arrested with a blood-alcohol concentration of .08 pe

uals driving privileges will be suspended for at least s

o True o False

2. Alcohol is the single greatest factor in fatal motor veh

o True o False

3. What is the only effective way to remove alcohol froma. Strong coffeeb. Timec. Cold shower

4. If a driver is arrested and refuses to submit to testing

suspended for three months.o True o False

5. A driver whose license has been revoked as a result requirements, including an evaluation for alcohol and da reinstatement fee, to regain their license.

o True o False

6. It is illegal for persons under age 21 to drive with anyin their systems.

o True o False

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Chapter 7: Traffic ViolatioIf you are involved in or come upon a traffic crash:

Stop your vehicle in a safe, well-lighted public place thaif able to do so.

Help any injured person if necessary or requested. Firstraffic, then cover the injured person for comfort and toan injured person unless absolutely necessary. Do notunless you have been trained in it. Call 911 immediately

Someone should warn other drivers by using emergency able.

Ask all those involved for their names, addresses, phonnumbers and license plate numbers.

Except for calling 911, Illinois prohibits wireless/cellph

an emergency scene.

Appearing in CourtIf you receive a ticket for a minor traffic violation, you are rform of cash, a bond card or a valid drivers license. If your

ed and you pay the ticket before the first court date, yoreturned. If you fail to pay the ticket or to appear in court, abe automatically set. Failure to appear on the second dateand/or suspension of your drivers license until you satisfyage 18 and are required to appear in court, you must havpresent at the court appearance.

An Illinois driver ticketed in another state that is a memViolator Compact has three options: Stay in the ticketing state and argue the case

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within their limits. If an officer is not at the scene of the crat the nearest police station as soon as possible. If in a r

or Illinois State Police must be notified. If the driver is unathere is a passenger, the passenger must make the report.

A report also must be made to the Illinois Department ofidential report must be sent no later than 10 days after tobtained from a police officer or an automobile insuranc

Unattended VehiclesIf you are involved in a crash that causes damage to an unor passenger present) or other property: Stop your vehicle in an area away from traffic. Leave your name, address, phone number and license p

or property if you cannot find the owner. Notify police. Complete all required crash reports. If you fail to report t

up to $2,500 and given a jail sentence of up to one year

Leaving the Scene of a CA driver has 30 minutes to report a crash after it occurs. Athe scene of a crash, especially if someone is killed or injcharges. In cases where a death or personal injury has States office is required to revoke your drivers license. Also

be suspended if there is more than $1,000 in damage to a v

Safety Responsibility LIf you are involved in a crash that causes personal injury the

Individuals convicted of mandatory insurance violations wl f i i f th th d b i d t


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leges for a minimum of three months and be required to paywith no driving permit available.

Financial Responsibility You are required to file proof of financial responsibility if a You receive an unsatisfied court judgment related to a c You are suspended under the Safety Responsibility Law d

You receive court supervision for a mandatory insurance You have been convicted of three or more mandatory ins

Proof of financial responsibility may include a certificate oor a deposit of securities (such as stock certificates). The the Secretary of State by the insurance company. Throu

Secretary of State monitors insurance coverage for a perioFailure to renew insurance coverage or cancellation of insvers license suspension.

Crash Prevention CoursIf you are age 55 or over, you may receive a reduction in yinsurance if you successfully complete an 8-hour defensiyour insurance agent to determine the amount of the reduccourses in your area, visit www.aarp.org/drive.

Chapter 7 Study Questions1. Regardless of fault, a crash report must be filed by the

crash involves death, bodily injury or property damagemore than $500 if a vehicle is uninsured).

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p

Suspension, Denial, CanRevocationRevocation is the indefinite withdrawal of driving priviStates office. To regain your driving privileges, you may blicense after a minimum of one year, unless otherwise not

The Secretary of State will immediately revoke the driving victed of a moving violation that caused a crash and resultperson. Other offenses for which your drivers license may not limited to: Aggravated DUI Causing personal injury or death as

prior conviction of reckless homicide or aggravated DUI mitting a DUI; receiving a third or subsequent DUI conwithout a valid license, permit or vehicle insurance; or while transporting children in a school bus.

Aggravated Fleeing the Police Driving away from t

stop. Aggravated Reckless Driving Driving resulting in nent disability or disfigurement to another person.

Auto Theft Stealing a motor vehicle or motor vehicle Drag Racing or Street Racing Illegally racing with DUI Driving under the influence of alcohol, other drug

pounds. Felony Offense A vehicle was used while committin Fraudulent ID Making or possessing the equipment

to use or assist another in using an unauthorized non

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repeat traffic offender. During the course of any revocatiomay be suspended. Notice is given accordingly.

SuspensionSuspension is a temporary loss of driving privileges. When cific length of time, you may regain your driving privilegesended and you have paid a reinstatement fee. In other casenot be returned until you meet a requirement of Illinois law

Offenses for which your drivers license may be suspended inc Automated Traffic Violations Failure to satisfy a

unpaid automated traffic violations for violating a red ligcombination thereof in a municipality.

Causing a Crash in a Construction Zone Failure lanes in a construction zone, which results in a crash or in injury or death of a construction worker.

Child Visitation Abuse Suspension upon receipt of adriver has engaged in abuse of a child visitation order.

Drug/Alcohol Test Failure Failure to pass a test foll

ing a BAC of .08 percent or more or any trace of cannstances or intoxicating compounds.

Drug/Alcohol Test Refusal Refusal to test for drarrested for DUI in Illinois or another state.

Drug or Sex Offense Committing a drug or sex cr

direct physical control of an automobile. Failure to Appear Violations Failure to appear for a Failure to Obey a Railroad-Crossing Signal Convi

for failure to obey a railroad-crossing signal.

Illegal Transportation of Alcohol Illegal transportamonths if age 21 or older


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months if age 21 or older. Illegal Transportation Under 21 Illegal transportat

age 21. Mandatory Insurance Violations Failure to fil

Insurance (SR-22) after receiving court supervision for drhaving three or more tickets for driving without insuranc

Mandatory Insurance Conviction Driving without m Parking Violations Failure to satisfy a warrant for

violations in any municipality. Railroad Crossing Violation Nonpayment of five or School Bus Violations Failure to stop for a school

off children. Speeding in a Construction Zone Two violations of

zone in a two-year period. Theft of Motor Fuel Dispensing motor fuel into a

leaving the premises without making payment. Tollway Violation Failure to satisfy five or more toll vio Traffic Crashes Refusal or neglect to report a traffic Traffic Violations Three traffic violation convictions

(If you are under age 21 at the time of arrest, two traffimonth period.)

Unauthorized Parking in a Space Designated for Per Uninsured Crashes Being uninsured at the time of

determined to be at fault and for which you owe damag

Zero Tolerance Violation An alcohol violation by a

For more information on actions that may cause the suspedriving privileges, please consult the Illinois Vehicle Code.

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failing a portion of the test required on a mandatory re e Fraudulent Application Committing a fraudulent of

application. Ineligible Not entitled to the license or permit.

DenialDenial is the temporary denial of the privilege of applying fcertain instances, an instruction permit. A denial can onlyrecord of an individual under age 18 for conviction of one o Mandatory revocation of driving privileges for offens

52 A denial for these offenses precludes application instruction permit until the persons 18th birthday.

Driving without a valid drivers license or permit (n

denial forbids application for a drivers license until twhile an application for an instruction permit is still allohas a drivers license, the driving privileges granted by tan instruction permit.

Serious moving violation The length of this type of dor until the persons 18th birthday, whichever is shorter.

application for a drivers license. Instruction permit applithe person already has a drivers license, the driving privto an instruction permit. (See Chapter 3 for more inform

Crash Involving Bodily Harm or Death The Secredeny issuing or renewing a drivers license if the driver

offense due to a crash where a passenger was seriouslneed not play a factor in the crash.

Special Driving Permi

Occupational Driving Permit (ODP) Issued to plicenses have been suspended for three moving violation


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licenses have been suspended for three moving violationson to drive in conjunction with employment. To qualify,

This does not apply to commercial drivers. Probationary License Issued in conjunction with a

ty that grants full driving privileges during a period of suand over. The license may only be issued to a person sviolations in a 12-month period and cannot be issued fo

Family Financial Responsibility Driving Permit (FRP)cuit judges order or upon direction from the DepartmenServices to a driver who has been suspended unResponsibility Law for nonpayment of child support or upto a driver that has been suspended for child visitation a

Your Driving RecordThe Secretary of State keeps records of the traffic violationlate while a resident of Illinois. If you are convicted of a train another state, the offense will be included on your recorIllinois. If you are not a resident of Illinois and are convicttraffic violation in Illinois, a record will be established for fic violation also will be forwarded to your home state.

You may purchase a copy of your driving record at select Dlocate a facility near you, visit www.cyberdriveillinois.comenter your ZIP code and select Misc., Driving Record (Abstrnot be purchased online. Driving abstracts also may be obtten request to: Secretary of State, Abstract Unit, 2701 S. IL 62723. The request must include your full name, date onumber, along with the appropriate fee. The person requ

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Along the roadway there are regulatory, warning and guid

to identify roadway signs on the written drivers license ex

Shapes of SignsThese are the basic shapes of signs, each with a special pbe used for special purposes. For example, various shields m

ers, while two crossed panels may be found at railroad cro

This eight-sided red sign means STOP. stop at the stop line. If there is no stopthe crosswalk. If there is no crosswalintersection. Yield the right-of-way to

ing traffic. If it is an all-way STOP sign,sign is hand-held, stop until an authschool guard or construction zone flaggproceed.

This three-sided sign means YIELD theall traffic and pedestrians near you go signs are red and white.

This round sign means RAILROAD CRCROSSING signs are yellow with a blaters RR. It is an advance warning sign will cross the roadway ahead In rural

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y gSCHOOL ZONE or SCHOOL CROSSIN

children walking, a school is near. If twalking with a downward pointing acrossing.

This three-sided sign is shaped like ablack wording. The sign will appear on

two-way roadway. It is posted at the bZONE where no-passing pavement m

Squares and/or rectangles can be useguide signs.

Colors of SThe color on a sign has a special me

you memorize the meanings of the co

RED signs are regulatory signs aninclude STOP, YIELD, DO NOT ENTER

Some BLACK and WHITE signs are re

obeyed. Other are used as route marthe Guide Signs section on pages 68-

YELLOW i d f i i T

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YELLOW-GREEN also is used for w

alert you to pedestrian crossings and

PINK is used for traffic incident signinpossible dangers ahead due to unplaas traffic crashes and natural disaste

Regulatory SRegulatory signs tell you what to do a

StopAn eight-sided (octagon) sign tells y

stop. You must make a complete stopno stop line, stop before entering thcrosswalk, stop before entering the inof-way to pedestrians and closely apall-way STOP sign, wait your turn.

All-Way StopThis sign means there are four STOPTraffic from all directions must stop. Tfirst driver to go. Other drivers must wsee 3-WAY, 5-WAY or ALL-WAY signs

Yield

STOP

STOP

Speed Zone AheadThe larger sign tells you there is a spe


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er sign tells what the speed limit wil

Speed LimitSome signs show maximum and mintypes of vehicles on freeways and liconstruction and maintenance zonereduce the speed limit on that portinecessary for safety, driving slower gal.

Wrong WayThis sign tells you that your vehicle is tion. You will see this sign on expresspast the DO NOT ENTER sign. You alsothe wrong way into a one-way street, a

No (Not Allowed)Signs having a red circle with a red sthe lower-right mean no. The picturwhat is not allowed.

No U-TurnThese signs are posted on divided You may see one where there is an o

SPEED

LIMIT

55MINIMUM

45

SPEED

LIMIT

65

WRONG

WAY

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always go only in the direction of the

Two-Way LefEither of two siga two-way left highway. Alongleft turn lane isand white arrow

No Turn on RedThis sign is used at some intersectioturn on a red light or a left turn on a reway streets is prohibited. It may alsoof the word red.

Approaching a Divided HighwayThis sign is used on approaches to a d

that a median separates both directyou are going to turn onto or cross.

Keep Right

ONLY

Stop Here on RedThis sign is used when it is not clear wSTOP

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an intersection with traffic signals.

Do Not PassThis sign tells you that you may not pased on some two-lane roads where trafThere will also be yellow no passing

Pass with CareThis sign tells you that you are at the eYou may pass now only when it is saf

Road ClosedThis sign is used when the road is clo

not continue on the road.

Warning S

ROAD

CLOSED

DO

NOT

PASS

HERE

ON

RED

Other Special CrossingsThese signs alert drivers in advance of special areas wher

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may be crossing.

School SignsThese signs warn you of sStay alert and watch for ching guards, auxiliary policsupervise these street cro

going to and from school. bers may assist the crossinstop when necessary.

The first three signs show t

warn of school crossings aor grounds next to the roadwtwo children walking in a cschool crossing signals.

These two signs are used in areas whe

zone has been established. The posteschool days when chschool hours are 7 a.m

) h t ti

SCHOOLSPEED

LIMIT

20SCHOOL

Stop Ahead/Yield Ahead/Signal AheadThese signs warn of traffic controls ahead. Although the tri ibl th t ffi i l h t i


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visible, the traffic signs are close enough to require yo

Advance warning signs also are used in high-speed areas tance needed to slow down or stop.

Intersections AheadFour signs warn you of intersections ahead where traffic mleft turn may be required. A sign naming the intersecting

Turns and CurvesCertain signs are posted before turns and curves. The shwhat to expect. A small sign showing the maximum safe below the arrow.

Crossroad Side Road T Intersectio

Exit RampPosted at freeway exit ramps, this signspeed a vehicle can be driven on the r


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speed a vehicle can be driven on the r

Slippery PavementAll roads are slippery and dangerous wof conditions that can cause you to loshould slow down because it takes

pavement.

DowngradeThis sign warns you of a dangerous hsteep, or it may have sharp curves. S

down the hill.

Narrow BridgeThis sign warns you that a bridge habridge width is 2 feet less than the wment.

Reduction in LanesThese signs are used on multi-lane h

reduction in the number of traffic lantraveling. Be prepared to change lanesto merge into your lane. Drivers of adjust their speed and position to avo

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pass. The sign is posted on the left sid

ning of a no passing zone.

Merging LanesThis sign tells you that two lanes of trtion will soon merge into one lane. lanes or allow other traffic to merge i

appear on expressways just before exer on the expressway slows down to merge.

Change in Direction

This sign warns you of a change in diroad. You may find several of these sharp curve or on approaches to a nar

Divided HighwayDivided highways have a center strip tin opposite directions. The first sign highway begins.

The second sign is posted just before Be careful as you near the end of a dtraffic will begin again.

Construction and MaintenanEvery year in Illinois, construction-zone traffic crashes


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injuries and many fatalities to motorists and construction

of construction-zone fatalities are motorists. Orange signand maintenance areas ahead. Use extreme caution wworkers and slow-moving vehicles are present.

Motorists must obey the posted construction-zone speed days a week, regardless of the presence of workers. Sta

reduced due to the presence of workers or because normaexist in a construction zone. There may be narrow lanes, dat the edge of pavement, lane closures, or construction near open lanes of traffic. The speed limit may be further present. The use of wireless/cellphones is prohibited whi

or maintenance speed zone.

Workers AheadThese signs are posted far enough ahead to give you time tunusual conditions. When you see these signs, workers may bfic lane. Follow the signs and adjust your speed to the post

limit, stay alert, and keep a safe distance between your vehi

W i C D

ROAD

CONSTRUCTION

Warning Lights and Arrow BoardWarning lights help draw your attentionnight Arrow boards warn the motorist o


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night. Arrow boards warn the motorist o

or caution when construction is ahead amove.

FlaggerThis sign warns that there is a flagghis/her directions.

A driver should use caution when ap

flagger will be working very close to yo

and be prepared to obey the signals of

if signaled todo so. Be alert

and remain stopped until signaledto proceed.

A driver may encounter automatedflagger assistance devices in con-

struction zones. A flagger will beoperating the device from nearby.The automated flagger must beobeyed the same as a live flagger.

Photo Speed Enforcement

Photo speed enforcement vans may operate in construction zoent. Signs indicating that speeds are photo enforced will bewhere the vans are in use. In addition, the vans have a spee

Other Special SignsSlow-Moving VehicleA hi l di l i hi i i i


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A vehicle displaying this sign is moving

down and may pass only when safe and

Parking for Persons with DisabiliParking spaces with this sign are reserPersons with Disabilities plates and par

Veteran plates.

Guide SignsGuide signs tell you where you are, what road you are on want to go. Most guide signs are rectangular; however, gu

and route markers on freeways are different in shape. Thedetermines the color of the sign.

Route MarkersThese signs are used alone or with smaller signs. They direto take. Different routes have different markings. Exampl

include:

RESERVED

PARKING

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NORTH

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57 54TO NORTH Chapter 9 Study Questions1. A merge sign means drivers should be prepared to cha

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traffic to come into their lane.

o True o False

2. When approaching a stop sign that is not marked by a stop their vehicles before entering the intersection.

o True o False

3. An orange sign means drivers should be alert, adjustpared to stop if necessary.

o True o False

Chapter 10: Traffic SignPavement Markin


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Pavement MarkinTraffic signals and pavement markings must be obeyed unleofficer directs otherwise. A driver may never leave the roadw

Traffic SignalsTraffic lights at intersections usually have three colors redtop to bottom or from left to right. At some intersections, howred or yellow light. Some traffic lights are steady, some flash atraffic control signals are not working, you must always treat tstop, come to a complete stop, unless directed otherwise by then look and yield the right-of-way before entering an interse

Steady LightsRed light Stop at the marked stop line. If therstop before entering the crosswalk. If there is entering the intersection. Do not go until the lisection is clear. You may make a right turn at a rea left turn at a red light when turning from a onone-way street that has traffic moving to the lefmust come to a complete stop and yield the righfic and pedestrians before turning.

Yellow light The yellow light warns that thgreen to red. When the red light appears, you mtion.

ArrowsAfter yielding the right-of-way to traffic withinwalk, you may go in the direction the arrow is p


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y y g p

Red arrow The red arrow means do not makthe arrow until a green arrow appears. You mayarrow. You also may make a left turn at a red aone-way street onto another one-way street thaleft. In both instances, drivers must come to a c

right-of-way to oncoming traffic and pedestrian

Yellow arrow The yellow arrow means thethat the light is about to turn red.

Green arrow When the arrow is pointed upahead only. When the arrow is pointed to theright. When the arrow is pointed to the left you

Lane SignalsSpecial lights sometimes are used over eac

expressways. They are used most often to changcertain hours of the day.

Red X Never drive in this lane.

Yellow X This lane signal is going to chasafely before the red X appears.

Flashing yellow arrow This lane may be

x

x White Lane Lines White lane lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the Broken white lines separate lanes of traffic moving in th


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the line is allowed only when changing lanes or turning. Solid white lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the solid white line requires special care and is discouraged

Solid double white lines separate lanes of traffic movCrossing a double solid white line is prohibited.

Yellow Center Lines

Yellow center lines separate lanes of traffic moving in o Broken yellow lines separate single lanes of traffic movPassing is allowed.

Solid double yellow lines are used where traffic is movTwo solid lines mark the center of the roadway. Solid yeto make a left turn to or from an alley, private road, driv

Yellow No Passing LinesNo Passing lines are solid yellow lines on roads where trafftions. The lines indicate zones where passing is not allowe

When the solid yellow line is on your side of the center line, yoing a vehicle you started to pass before the beginning of thecross it to make a left turn into or from an alley, private road o


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solid and a broken yellow line separating two lanes of trafftions, you may pass only when the broken yellow line is neare

Two-Way Left Turn LanesTwo-way left turn lanes are marked with yellow lines andmay not be made from any other lane when a turn lane is p

be driven in the lane except when preparing for or making roadway or when preparing for or making a U-turn when p

White Stop LineA white stop line is painted across a lane at an intersectifeet before the crosswalk in an urban area. It shows wher

sign or red light. You must stop your vehicle before any par

White Crosswalk LinesWhite crosswalk lines are painted across the entire width othe inside area is marked with white diagonal lines for add

crosswalks have the right-of-way over vehicles. Crosswalks aof the block and, in this case, a pedestrian crossing sign is lo

Other Markings

A driver may not enter a highway railroad crossing unless tthe other side of the crossing to accommodate the vehiclsage of a train or other railroad equipment using the rails.


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Vehicles required by law to stop at most all railroad crovehicles carrying people for hire, school buses, and vehiclerials and identified by a sign required by federal or state these vehicles must look and listen in both directions. To avnot change gears while crossing the track.

Railroad crossings are marked with one or more of the followi Round Advance Warning Sign A yellow sign with a

means a highway-railway crossing is ahead. The sign main advance of the railroad crossing.

Pavement Markings A solid yellow line in advance

passing. White stop lines on each side of the track showhen a train is approaching. These markings also indicating is ahead.

Railroad Crossbuck Sign If a railroad crossing hasnumber of tracks is on the sign below the crossbuck. Thimust yield the right-of-way to any oncoming trains and r

Flashing Light Signals When lights begin to flash, ythe train has passed and the lights have stopped flashin

Gates Remain stopped until the lowered gates arlonger flashing. Do not attempt to beat crossing gates asaround lowered gates.

Following are important laws and safety tips when approa Drive as though you expect a train on any track at any ti Once a train has passed always look for a second train o

Never race a train. It may cost you your life and those of Be prepared to stop when you are behind vehicles require

ings (see previous page).


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Tracks equipped with an automated railroad crossing enforceimage of the vehicle and license plate, time, date and locatiare subject to fines and possible suspension of their driving p

Chapter 10 Study Questions

1. What should a driver do when approaching a traffic coperation?a. Come to a full stop and yield the right-of-way before eb. If the intersection is clear, the driver does not needc. Drive quickly through the intersection to get out of th

2. If a traffic light shows both a red light and a green arin the direction of the arrow until the red light has cha

o True o False

3. Drivers may pass on a two-lane roadway marked withon their side of the center line.

o True o False

4. A railroad crossbuck sign should be treated the same

o True o False

5. All vehicles are required to stop within how many ferailroad crossing when a train is approaching?

a. between 15 and 50 feetb. between 5 and 10 feetc. 10 feet

Chapter 11: Safe DrivinDriving is a privilege and a responsibility. A driver must oprepared to react to other drivers and driving conditions


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prepared to react to other drivers and driving conditions.

Drive DefensivelyAlways be prepared to react to another driver. Do not expectyou think he/she should do. Do not assume you know what hcannot avoid a crash, remain calm and try to choose the leaexample, running into a ditch is less dangerous than a head

Following DistancesFollowing a vehicle too closely or tailgating is the cause of mthe three-second rule to determine a safe following distanc

the road ahead such as a sign, tree or overpass. When the vthe object, count one-thousand-one, one-thousand-two, etcobject before you count to one-thousand-three. If you do, yo

The three-second rule also applies to your speed when yo

during good weather conditions. If the road and/or weatheincrease your following distance even more. If you are beiner lane or slowly pull off the road and allow the vehicle to

3 Seco

Approximate Feet Vehicle

as it does not surpass the maximum posted speed. Doubling stopping distance. Consider the following when deciding you How quickly you can react physically and mentally.


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Type and condition of the roadway. Size of tires large, wide tires with good tread will small, narrow tires with little tread.

Condition of brakes newer brakes stop a vehicle mobrakes.

Direction of the wind and how fast is it blowing a st

very difficult to stop. Type of vehicle vehicle design, weight distributio

absorbers all play a role in how quickly a vehicle can sto

Distracted and Drowsy D

One of the greatest hazards of roadway driving is drowsinsleep, fatigue or inattentiveness affects your ability to safetaking a long trip, avoid drowsiness by stopping frequently nap. Exercise your eyes by reading road signs or shifting thferent parts of the roadway. Make sure you are properly re

Illinois law prohibits sending or reading electronic commwhile driving, and also prohibits the use of wireless/cellpmaintenance zones and school zones.

Local municipalities may govern whether wireless/cel

regardless of the location or the drivers age. If you do usethe following precautions: Always assess traffic conditions before calling.

B f ili ith th h k d d di l if

Weather ConditionsWeather can create a driving hazard. Special care must winds and winter driving conditions.


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FogWhile it is not advisable, if you must drive in fog, take the Turn off the cruise control if in use and increase your fol Slow down. If you see headlights or taillights, slow dow

be driving in the center of the roadway or may be stopp Drive with your headlights set on dim, or use fog lights. Do not overdrive your headlights. Stay within the limits o

to stop suddenly. If the fog is too dense, pull off the roadat 5-10 mph.

Use your turn signal long before you tu