Illinois DMV Permit Practice Test 2026

Free practice questions for the Illinois driver’s permit knowledge test. Tap an answer to see if you are right and why.

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Questions

Correct to pass

Passing score

80%

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Illinois Rules of the Road 2026

Free practice: 20 questions

Question 1

What class of license does Illinois issue for driving a regular car?

Question 2

At what age may an Illinois teen get an instruction permit through an approved driver education course?

Question 3

Police signal you to pull over. Where should your hands be after you stop?

Question 4

For drivers 19 and older in Illinois, which phone use is allowed while driving?

Question 5

Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit on Illinois interstates and tollways?

Question 6

You approach a stationary emergency vehicle with flashing lights on the roadside. What does Illinois law require?

Question 7

At a four-way stop, who should go first?

Question 8

Traffic signals at an intersection are not working. What must you do?

Question 9

When passing on a two-lane road, you must return to your lane before getting within how many feet of an oncoming vehicle?

Question 10

In a business or residential area, how far before turning must you signal in Illinois?

Question 11

Your vehicle stalls on railroad tracks. What should everyone do?

Question 12

In rural areas, how far before a railroad crossing may the round advance warning sign be placed?

Question 13

Parking downhill next to a curb in Illinois, which way should you turn your front wheels?

Question 14

At what BAC is it illegal to drive in Illinois (21 and older)?

Question 15

You move to Illinois with a valid out-of-state license. How long do you have to get an Illinois license?

Question 16

How long must a driver age 15–17 hold an instruction permit before getting a license?

Question 17

Does signing a traffic ticket mean you admit guilt?

Question 18

Is holding your phone and using the speakerphone considered hands-free in Illinois?

Question 19

What is the default speed limit on Illinois highways with four lanes?

Question 20

Within how many feet of an emergency scene does Illinois prohibit photography and phone use (with some exceptions)?

Practice by topic

Road Signs

Questions: 7

Signals & Pavement Markings

Insurance & Collisions

Questions: 13

Teen & Provisional Drivers

Questions: 18

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are on the Illinois permit test?

The Illinois knowledge test has 35 questions.

What score do I need to pass the Illinois permit test?

You need at least 28 correct answers out of 35 (80%).

Is this practice test free?

Yes. The questions on this page are free. The app adds the full question bank and timed practice tests.

Is this the official DMV test?

No. DMV Practice Pro is an independent study tool and is not affiliated with any state DMV. Questions are written from the official driver handbook.

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