Sample Emergencies questions
You are stranded in your vehicle in an Illinois winter storm. How should you run the engine?
Nonstop, with the tailpipe covered Not at all, walk for help instead Nonstop, with windows closed Briefly, with a window open Show the answer
Briefly, with a window open
Stay in the vehicle and keep the tailpipe clear of snow if possible. Opening a window helps prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), Chapter 11, Safe Driving Tips: Winter Driving (p. 85)
A crash brings power lines down on your vehicle, and there is no fire. What does the Illinois handbook say to do?
Climb out and walk to safety Stay in the vehicle until help arrives Drive off the wires at full speed Touch the wires to check for power Show the answer
Stay in the vehicle until help arrives
There is a danger of electrical shock, so you and your passengers should remain inside until help arrives.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), Chapter 11, Safe Driving Tips: Electricity (p. 88)
Your gas pedal is stuck and you cannot free it with your toe. What does the Illinois handbook say to do next?
Turn the steering wheel hard left Open your door and look down Shift to neutral and brake gently Pump the gas pedal quickly Show the answer
Shift to neutral and brake gently
If your toe can't free the pedal, these are the handbook's next steps.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), Chapter 11, Safe Driving Tips: Equipment Failure (p. 89)
Fire forces you out of a vehicle with power lines on it. How does the Illinois handbook say to leave?
Crawl out and slide down to the ground Step down while holding the door frame Jump clear, not touching the vehicle and ground together Lower yourself slowly with one hand on the roof Show the answer
Jump clear, not touching the vehicle and ground together
Never let your body contact both the vehicle and the ground together. Come down on both feet, then hop or shuffle about 50 feet away.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), Chapter 11, Safe Driving Tips: Electricity (p. 88)
You suddenly have no steering control in a vehicle with power steering. What does the Illinois handbook warn against?
Turning off the ignition Easing off the gas pedal Turning on your flashers Braking very gently Show the answer
Turning off the ignition
Switching off the ignition could cost you power steering or the ability to steer. Slow gradually with gentle braking.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), Chapter 11, Safe Driving Tips: Equipment Failure (p. 89)
Your vehicle runs into water and has not sunk yet. How does the Illinois handbook say to get out?
Through a window Wait inside for a rescue crew Through a door, by pushing hard Through the trunk Show the answer
Through a window
Water pressure may keep the doors from opening, so try a window before the vehicle sinks.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), Chapter 11, Safe Driving Tips: Water Crashes (p. 88)
Your view through the windshield is suddenly blocked. What does the Illinois handbook say to do?
Keep going until a safe exit Lean across the passenger seat Roll down your side window to see Brake as hard as you can Show the answer
Roll down your side window to see
Use the side window to see. Then turn on your flashers and pull off the road.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), Chapter 11, Safe Driving Tips: Equipment Failure (p. 89)
You break down on a low-traffic Illinois road and it is necessary and safe to get out. How should you leave the vehicle?
On the side away from oncoming traffic, then move clear Through the trunk, then stand behind it On the traffic side, then stand by the door On either side, then wait in front of it Show the answer
On the side away from oncoming traffic, then move clear
Stand somewhere clear, such as a sidewalk or behind a guard rail. If you cannot get out safely, stay belted inside.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), Chapter 11, Safe Driving Tips: Stranded Motorists' Safety Protocols (p. 90)
Your vehicle breaks down on an Illinois highway with heavy traffic, and you reach the right shoulder. What should you do?
Stand behind your vehicle and wave Start repairs in the traffic lane Stay inside with your seat belt on Walk along the shoulder for help Show the answer
Stay inside with your seat belt on
On high-capacity roads, stay in the vehicle, turn on your hazard lights and call 911 until a responder arrives.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), Chapter 11, Safe Driving Tips: Stranded Motorists' Safety Protocols (p. 90)
Smoke starts coming from your vehicle in Illinois. After pulling off the road, what should you do?
Keep driving to the nearest garage Turn off the engine, move away and call 911 Stay in the vehicle with the windows up Open the hood and fight the fire Show the answer
Turn off the engine, move away and call 911
Vehicle fires can be very dangerous, so do not fight the fire yourself.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), Chapter 11, Safe Driving Tips: Fire (p. 88)
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We wrote these practice questions from the facts in the Illinois Rules of the Road (2026 (DSD A 112.47, printed July 2026) edition) and from official sources on road signs. Every answer links to its source, so you can check it and read more.
DMV Decoded is an independent guide, not a government agency. This practice test is not connected to the Illinois Secretary of State, and your actual test will have different questions. Study the handbook, and check the agency's website for current rules.
