Question 1 of 20Road signs
Illinois road signs test: free practice
Illinois road signs test: free practice with 20 sign questions.
Road-sign questions
Question 2 of 20Road signs
What does this sign tell you to do?
Question 3 of 20Speed and following distance
In a marked Illinois school zone on a school day, with children present, what is the speed limit?
Question 4 of 20Road signs
What does this orange sign tell you?
Question 5 of 20Road signs
You reach this sign as a car with the right-of-way is coming. What should you do?
Question 6 of 20Road signs
What does this sign warn you about?
Question 7 of 20Road signs
What does this sign warn you about?
Question 8 of 20Road signs
What does this sign tell you to do?
Question 9 of 20Road signs
This sign shows a truck on a downward slope. What does it warn you about?
Question 10 of 20Road signs
At night you pass this sign just after you turn onto a ramp. What is the best thing to do?
Question 11 of 20Road signs
When should you be most alert for animals near this sign?
Question 12 of 20Road signs
What should you do when you see this sign?
Question 13 of 20Road signs
What does this sign tell you?
Question 14 of 20Road signs
A crossing has only this sign, with no lights or gates. What should you do?
Question 15 of 20Road signs
This sign is posted at a crossroad. Which move may you not make?
Question 16 of 20Road signs
What does this sign tell you about the road ahead?
Question 17 of 20Road signs
What does this sign tell you about the road ahead?
Question 18 of 20Road signs
What does this sign mean?
Question 19 of 20Road signs
Where would you expect to see this sign?
Question 20 of 20Road signs
According to the Illinois Rules of the Road, in rural areas how far ahead of a railroad crossing may this round warning sign be?
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Answer each question to see the explanation. Keyboard: A–D or 1–4 to answer, N next, P previous.
Answers and explanations (text version)
The correct answer to each question above, why it is right, and where it comes from. Try the test first.
Question 1: D. There is a traffic light ahead
This sign warns of a traffic light ahead. Be ready to stop if it is yellow or red.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs
Question 2: C. Pass to the right of the island ahead
A keep right sign means you must pass to the right of the island, divider or object ahead.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs
Question 3: C. 20 mph
In a marked school zone when children are present, you must "reduce speed to 20 mph" and stop for anyone in the crosswalk.
Handbook: Chapter 4: Traffic Laws — Construction Zones, Emergency Vehicles, Maintenance Vehicles, School Zones and Funeral Processions
Question 4: B. There is road work ahead, so slow down
Orange signs are for work zones. This one warns of road work ahead, so slow down and stay alert.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Work zone signs
Question 5: B. Slow down or stop and let that car go first
At a yield sign you must give way. Slow down, or stop if needed, and let the car with the right-of-way pass first.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs
Question 6: B. The road may be slick when it is wet
This slippery when wet sign means the road gets slick in rain. Slow down and avoid sudden braking or steering.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs
Question 7: C. Another lane of traffic will join yours
The merge sign warns that traffic from another lane or ramp will join your lane ahead.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs
Question 8: C. Follow the signs around a closed road
A detour sign leads you around a closed road. Follow the detour signs to get back on your route.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Work zone signs
Question 9: C. A steep downhill grade ahead
The truck on a downward slope warns of a steep downhill grade. Check your speed and use a lower gear.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs
Question 10: A. Pull over, then turn around safely
The wrong way sign means you are heading into oncoming traffic. Pull to the side right away, then turn around safely.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs
Question 11: D. At dawn and at dusk
Deer move most at dawn and at dusk, so take extra care at those times where this sign is posted.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs
Question 12: B. Slow down and get ready to stop
This sign warns of a stop sign ahead. Slow down so you can stop at it.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs
Question 13: C. A school is near and children may cross
This school sign means a school is near and children may be crossing. Slow down and obey any school speed limit.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs
Question 14: D. Look both ways and stop if a train is near
Treat a crossbuck like a yield sign. Slow down, look and listen, and stop if a train is near.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs
Question 15: B. A right turn
This sign bans right turns at that spot, so you must go straight or turn left if allowed.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs
Question 16: B. A median will split the two directions
This sign warns that a divided highway begins, so a median will split the two directions of traffic.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs
Question 17: B. It ends, and you must turn left or right
The T-shaped symbol warns that your road ends at a crossing road, so you must turn left or right.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs
Question 18: D. The right lane ends ahead
The right edge line bends in toward the center, which means the right lane ends ahead and drivers in it must move left.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs
Question 19: A. On the outside edge of a sharp curve
Chevron signs are placed on the outside of a sharp curve and point the way to steer.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs
Question 20: B. Up to 750 feet
The round yellow RR sign is an advance warning; "In rural areas, the sign may be up to 750 feet before the railroad crossing."
Handbook: Chapter 9: Roadway Signs — Shapes of Signs
US traffic signs, signals and pavement markings as shown in the Illinois Rules of the Road; the exam requires identifying signs 'by shape, color, or symbol'. 16 correct (80%) is our practice mark, not an official pass mark.
United States road signs and what they mean
Our own simplified drawings of the signs learners meet most. The full list, with meanings, is in the United States sign library; the official reference is the Illinois Rules of the Road (DSD A 112).
Regulatory signs
Come to a complete stop at the line, crosswalk or intersection edge, then go only when the way is clear.
Slow down and let traffic and pedestrians that have the right-of-way go first, stopping if needed.
The highest legal speed on this road under ideal conditions.
You must not drive into this road or ramp from this direction.
You are driving against traffic; stop safely and turn around.
Traffic on this road moves only in the direction of the arrow.
Left turns are not allowed here.
Right turns are not allowed here.
Turning around to go back the way you came is not allowed here.
You may not turn while the signal is red, even after stopping.
Pass to the right of the island or obstruction ahead.
Overtaking other vehicles is not allowed on this stretch.
You may not park here; stopping briefly to load or unload may still be allowed where local rules say so.
Vehicles in this lane must turn left.
Marks the crossing itself; yield to any train and stop if one is coming.
Warning signs
Marks the start of a stretch where passing is not allowed; it sits on the left side of the road.
The road bends gently to the right ahead; slow down before the bend.
The road turns sharply right ahead; slow down a lot before the turn.
A series of bends lies ahead; keep speed down until the road straightens.
Another road crosses yours ahead; watch for traffic from both sides.
A road joins from the right ahead; expect vehicles entering.
The road you are on ends ahead at a crossing road; be ready to turn left or right.
Traffic from another lane or ramp will join yours ahead; adjust speed so both can merge safely.
The right lane ends ahead; drivers in it must move left when safe.
A median will separate the two directions of traffic ahead; keep right of it.
The median ends ahead and traffic in both directions will share one road.
You are leaving a one-way road; oncoming traffic will use the same road ahead.
There is a traffic light ahead; be ready to stop.
A stop sign is coming up; slow down and prepare to stop.
A yield sign is coming up; slow down and be ready to give way.
People may be crossing ahead; slow down and yield to anyone in the crosswalk.
A school is near and children may be crossing; slow down and obey any school speed limit.
A railroad crossing is ahead; slow down, look and listen for trains.
The surface gets slick in rain; slow down and avoid sudden braking or steering.
Deer often cross here, especially at dawn and dusk; slow down and watch the roadsides.
A steep downgrade is ahead; check your speed and use a lower gear.
The bridge ahead is narrower than the road; slow down and watch for oncoming vehicles.
Marks the outside of a sharp curve and shows the direction to steer.
Temporary signs
Construction is ahead; slow down, expect changes and obey work-zone signs.
A worker is directing traffic ahead; follow their signals.
People are working on or next to the road; slow down and give them space.
The usual route is closed; follow the detour signs in the arrow direction.