A handheld cellphone may be used in limited cases, such as reporting an emergency.

Drivers must stop and wait until the gates are raised, lights stop flashing, and it is safe to cross.

At an uncontrolled intersection, the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right.

Drivers must yield when required and be prepared to stop for pedestrians in marked or unmarked crosswalks.

A green arrow allows movement in the direction of the arrow after yielding to pedestrians and traffic lawfully in the intersection.

White rectangular signs usually give regulatory information such as speed limits or traffic rules.

A Class D license is generally issued for operating regular passenger vehicles.

A broken yellow center line means passing may be allowed when the way ahead is clear and passing is safe and legal.

A driver should signal, check mirrors and blind spots, and change lanes only when safe.

New applicants may be required to pass vision, written, and driving exams depending on their license situation.

A steady yellow light warns that the signal is changing to red. Drivers should stop if they can do so safely.

Drivers and passengers age 8 and older must wear safety belts in both front and back seats.

A flashing yellow signal means slow down and proceed with caution.

Green signs provide guide information such as directions, distances, and destinations.

Drivers should move over if possible, reduce speed, and proceed carefully when approaching stopped emergency or authorized vehicles.

Motorcycles can stop quickly, may be harder to see, and are more affected by road or weather conditions.

A vehicle must be properly registered, have required equipment, display valid plates/registration, and carry mandatory insurance.

The driver is responsible for making sure all passengers obey safety belt and child restraint laws.

By driving in Illinois, a motorist consents to chemical testing when lawfully requested after a DUI arrest.

The written exam includes traffic signs by shape, color, or symbol, along with signals, markings, laws, and safety rules.

A driver should slow down, signal, and safely pull over to the right-hand shoulder or nearest safe location.

Illinois requires at least 140 degrees of peripheral vision, with or without corrective lenses.

A red and white triangle means YIELD. Drivers must slow down and give the right-of-way when required.

Illinois allows three attempts to pass each required exam within one year after the application fee is paid.

Signing a ticket is not an admission of guilt; it only acknowledges that the driver received the ticket.

A flashing red signal means the same as a stop sign: stop, then proceed when safe.

Drivers must stop, give required information, render aid when necessary, and report the crash when required.

An eight-sided red sign is a STOP sign and requires drivers to come to a complete stop.

A solid yellow line on the driver’s side means passing is not allowed from that lane.

Illinois prohibits handheld cellphone use, texting, and using electronic communication devices while driving, except in limited situations.

Drivers must stop when meeting or overtaking a stopped school bus with flashing lights and stop arm extended, except for the listed four-lane opposite-direction exception.

To legally drive in Illinois, a driver must have a valid driver’s license for the class of vehicle being operated.

A BAC of .08 percent or more is the legal intoxication level for drivers age 21 or older.

If corrective lenses are needed, the license will require the driver to wear them while operating a vehicle.

Leaving the scene of a crash involving injury or death can result in serious criminal penalties and loss of driving privileges.

Keeping hands visible helps protect both the driver and the officer during the stop.

Large vehicles have large blind spots where the driver may not see smaller vehicles.

A red arrow means the driver may not make the movement shown by the arrow until the signal changes.

Illinois law requires children under age 8 to be properly secured in an appropriate child safety restraint system.

Orange signs are used for construction, maintenance, and temporary traffic control warnings.

Diamond-shaped yellow signs warn drivers of hazards or changing road conditions ahead.

The general Illinois speed limit in city or town areas is 30 mph unless signs show otherwise.

A right turn should be made from the right-hand lane as close as practical to the right curb or roadway edge.

White lane markings separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction.

Illinois school zones require 20 mph on school days between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. when children are present and signs are posted.

Drivers entering a roundabout must slow down and yield to traffic already in the roundabout.