Illinois Driving Permit Practice Test

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Study for the Illinois Driving Test. Prepare with flashcards and multiple choice questions, each with hints and explanations. Get ready to earn your Illinois driving permit!

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What should you do when the right front wheel of your car runs off the roadway?

Accelerate to get back on the road faster
Brake immediately
Take foot off accelerator and slowly get back on roadway
Steer sharply to get back on track

The correct answer is: Take foot off accelerator and slowly get back on roadway

When the right front wheel of your car runs off the roadway, the best course of action is to take your foot off the accelerator and gradually steer back onto the roadway. This approach allows you to maintain control of the vehicle and reduces the risk of over-correcting, which can lead to losing control or spinning out. By easing off the accelerator, you're also allowing the vehicle to stabilize, making it easier to guide back onto the road safely. Other strategies, such as accelerating or braking abruptly, could result in loss of control. Steering sharply could lead to swerving and may cause an accident if there are vehicles or obstacles nearby. Slowly returning to the road helps ensure a smoother and safer transition.