Illinois Permit Test: Road Signs Practice Questions
Shapes, colors and meanings of regulatory, warning and guide signs.
Question 1
In rural areas, how far before a railroad crossing may the round advance warning sign be placed?
Correct answer: Up to 750 feet
The round yellow RR advance sign may be up to 750 feet before the crossing in rural areas.
Source: Chapter 9: Roadway Signs
Question 2
What do fluorescent yellow-green warning signs indicate?
Correct answer: Pedestrian, bicycle, playground, school bus stop or school zone areas
Yellow-green warning signs alert you to pedestrian and bicycle crossings, playgrounds, school bus stops and school zones.
Source: Chapter 9: Roadway Signs
Question 3
What may pink signs be used for in Illinois?
Correct answer: Traffic incident signing, such as crashes or disasters
Pink may be used for traffic incident signs warning of unplanned incidents like crashes and natural disasters.
Source: Chapter 9: Roadway Signs
Question 4
What color are signs for parks and recreation areas?
Correct answer: Brown
Brown signs are used for parks and recreation.
Source: Chapter 9: Roadway Signs
Question 5
In a posted school speed zone, what is prohibited besides speeding?
Correct answer: Using a wireless phone while driving
Using wireless or cellphones while driving in a posted school speed zone is prohibited.
Source: Chapter 9: Roadway Signs
Question 6
A STOP sign is a temporary sign put up by highway authorities. How should you treat it?
Correct answer: As a permanent STOP sign
A temporary STOP sign erected by highway authorities must be treated as if it were permanent.
Source: Chapter 9: Roadway Signs
Question 7
What should you do if you come upon a crashed vehicle displaying a hazardous materials placard?
Correct answer: Follow responders' directions to evacuate; if none present, avoid the area and report it
Evacuate as directed by emergency responders; if none are present, avoid the crash area and report it from a safe location. Seek medical help if you feel ill.