Written exam
Illinois Permit Practice Test
305 free questions written from the official handbook, each with an explanation and the page it comes from.
- From the official Illinois handbook
- Every answer cites its page
- Checked November 4, 2026
The real test at a glance
- Languages
- 23 languages including English (Class D); CDL English and Spanishsource
Checked against official sources on November 4, 2026. Rules change: confirm with the Illinois Secretary of State, Driver Services Department before your test.
About the real test
What to expect on test day
Illinois offers its written exam in 23 languages, including English. You get three attempts at each exam within one year of paying the fee. Illinois does not publish how many questions are on the exam or the passing score, so there is no full-length mock exam here.
Every question here is written from the official Illinois Rules of the Road (2026) and shows the page it comes from. Practice by topic or in mixed sets, then review the questions you missed.
Practice by topic
Pick a topic to start
Start with a topic you're unsure of. Mixed sets work better once you've seen each topic.
- Permits, GDL and your driver's licenseInstruction permits and the Graduated Driver Licensing program, parental responsibility, police stops, court, crash reports, insurance laws, and revocation and suspension.31 questions
- Alcohol, cannabis, drugs and DUIBAC and drug presence, cannabis, implied consent, statutory summary suspension, DUI convictions, BAIID, and rules for drivers under 21.24 questions
- Safe driver habitsDistracted driving, safety belts and fitting, air bags, child passenger protection, drowsy and aggressive driving.21 questions
- Vehicle equipmentRequired and restricted equipment.13 questions
- Pavement markingsEdge lines, white lane lines, yellow center and no-passing lines, two-way left-turn lanes, stop and crosswalk lines.12 questions
- Road signsSign shapes and colors, regulatory, warning, school, construction and maintenance, guide, route-marker and hazardous-materials signs, and railroad crossing signs.46 questions
- Traffic signalsSteady and flashing lights, arrows, pedestrian signals and walk lights, and lane signals.13 questions
- Speed and following distanceSpeed limits, construction and school zones, following distance and the three-second rule, and vehicle speed.20 questions
- Right-of-way, signals and turnsFuneral processions, right-of-way, pedestrians, signaling, turns, U-turns, roundabouts, school buses and railroad crossings.31 questions
- Passing, lanes and expresswaysPassing and no-passing zones, lane usage, changing lanes and expressway driving.19 questions
- ParkingAlleys and driveways, hill and parallel parking, parking for persons with disabilities and electric vehicles, and where you may not stop or park.14 questions
- Weather, hazards and emergenciesWeather, rain, wind and winter driving, night driving, rural intersections, curves, skids, fire, water crashes, equipment failure and stranded motorists.28 questions
- Sharing the roadPedestrians, children, motorcycles, bicycles, scooters and mopeds, large vehicles and no-zones, slow-moving and low-speed vehicles, snowmobiles and horseback riders.33 questions
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Sample Illinois permit test questions
Open a question to see the answer, why, and the handbook page.
1.A pedestrian crosswalk sign appears in the middle of a block. What should you do?
- ASpeed up to pass quickly
- BIgnore it away from intersections
- CWatch both sides for pedestrians
- DHonk as you pass
Show the answer
✓ C. Watch both sides for pedestrians
Crosswalks are not always at intersections; watch both sides of the street for pedestrians.
2.You are 25 and driving in Illinois. How may you use your cellphone while driving?
- AHandheld, for short texts
- BNot at all, even hands-free
- CHands-free, such as with Bluetooth
- DHandheld, if on speakerphone
Show the answer
✓ C. Hands-free, such as with Bluetooth
Illinois bans handheld phone use and texting while driving. Drivers 19 and older may use hands-free devices or Bluetooth.
3.You parked on the street and are about to open your driver's door. How does the handbook suggest you open it?
- AWith your right hand
- BWith your left hand
- CQuickly, all the way
- DWith your elbow
Show the answer
✓ A. With your right hand
Reach across with your right hand to open the door; it turns your body so you can look for bicyclists.
4.You are driving at the posted limit and approaching the top of a hill on a narrow, winding road. What does the law require?
- ASpeed up to climb the hill
- BKeep the posted speed
- CHonk and keep your speed
- DSlow down
Show the answer
✓ D. Slow down
You must slow down when approaching and crossing an intersection, going around a curve, nearing the top of a hill or driving a narrow, winding road.
5.May you stop for a few minutes in a marked bike lane to drop off a friend?
- AYes, as long as it is under 5 minutes
- BYes, as long as you stay in the car
- CYes, as long as no cyclists are near
- DNo, stopping in a bike lane is prohibited
Show the answer
✓ D. No, stopping in a bike lane is prohibited
Stopping, standing or parking is prohibited in a marked, buffered or barrel-protected bike lane.
6.A first-time offender's chemical test shows a BAC of 0.09%. How long is the statutory summary suspension?
- A3 months
- B3 years
- C6 months
- D1 year
Show the answer
✓ C. 6 months
A test showing a BAC of 0.08% or more brings a 6-month statutory summary suspension for a first offender. Refusing the test brings 1 year.
FAQ
Questions people ask
How many questions are on the Illinois permit test?
The state doesn't publish the number of questions or the passing score on its official site, so check with the Illinois Secretary of State, Driver Services Department before your test. Practice until you get at least 80% of new questions right.
What languages is the test offered in?
23 languages including English (Class D); CDL English and Spanish. (Source: official Illinois page, checked November 4, 2026.)
Are these the real test questions?
No. Nobody can legally offer the real questions. We write our own questions from the official Illinois Rules of the Road, and each one shows the handbook page it's based on, so you learn the rules the real test is built from.