Illinois Driver's Permit Practice

During the initial Licensing Phase, a teen driver is allowed only two passengers under the age of 20 in the vehicle during the first 12 months of licensing.

• True

• False

A parent may request the driver's license of a minor be canceled at any time before the age of 18.

• True

• False

You notice police lights behind you. What is the first thing you do?

• Switch lanes to move out of their way.

• Go faster.

• Slow down and safely pull over on to the safest, nearest shoulder.

• Roll down your window and flip the bird.

You are leading a line of traffic going 45 mph when a dog runs out in front of you. The law says you cannot slam on your brakes or stop in your lane of traffic.

• True

• False

You've been pulled over and the police officer is walking up to your window. What should you be doing?

• Getting your license, registration, proof of insurance, and communication card ready to hand over.

• Getting out of the car to have access to clearer communication with the officer.

• Figuring out when the best time to hit the gas and run is.

• Keeping your hands on the steering wheel and in sight until the officer arrives at your window and can see you completely.

An officer can approach either the driver or passenger side window during a traffic stop.

• True

• False

You can refuse to sign a ticket if you don't agree with the reasoning or would plead "not guilty."

• True

• False

Hands-free devices or Bluetooth technology is allowed for drivers 18 and older.

• True

• False

Watching or streaming a video on a cellphone while driving is a violation of Illinois law.

• True

• False

The only time an Illinois driver can use a cellphone that is not hands free is:

• To report and emergency situation

• While parked on the shoulder of a roadway

• While stopped due to normal traffic being obstructed and the vehicle is in neutral or park

• All of the above