Free Illinois Permit Practice Test 2 (2026)
Real questions from the official Illinois driver handbook, each with a plain-English explanation. Free, unlimited retakes, no signup.
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What this test covers
This draw of 20 questions breaks down like this:
- Sharing the Road — 4
- Alcohol, Drugs & the Law — 3
- Licensing & Permits — 3
- Speed Limits & Speed Management — 3
- Safe Driving — 2
- Signaling & Communication — 2
- Vehicle Equipment — 2
- Points & Penalties — 1
Heaviest on Sharing the Road (4 of 20) — that is the section to revise first if you miss several here.
19 are Illinois-specific questions, drawn from the state handbook rather than general road rules.
Each test on this site draws a different set, so Test 1, 2 and 3 never repeat a question.
Questions on this test
1. An Illinois commercial driver is DUI at a BAC of:
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Answer: .04
Commercial drivers are DUI at .04.
2. In Illinois, unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on interstates and tollways is:
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Answer: 70 mph
Interstates and tollways are 70 mph unless posted otherwise.
3. An arm extended straight out the driver's window means:
- Right turn
- Stop
- Left turn
- Slow
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Answer: Left turn
Arm straight out = left turn.
4. To get an Illinois license at 16, a minor must complete a state-approved:
- Job program
- Driver education course
- Sports program
- College course
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Answer: Driver education course
You must complete a state-approved driver education course.
5. When an Illinois school bus stops with red lights flashing on a two-lane road, traffic must:
- Stop
- Honk
- Speed up
- Pass slowly
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Answer: Stop
Stop for a school bus with red lights flashing.
6. The only thing that lowers your BAC is:
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Answer: Time
Only time removes alcohol from your body.
7. In Illinois, unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in city/town areas is:
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Answer: 30 mph
City/town areas are 30 mph unless posted otherwise.
8. When an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and siren in Illinois, you should:
- Turn left
- Pull to the right and stop
- Speed up
- Stop in your lane
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Answer: Pull to the right and stop
Pull to the right edge and stop until it passes.
9. If you plan to drink in Illinois, the safest choice is to:
- Drive slowly
- Arrange a sober ride or designated driver
- Wait 15 minutes
- Eat first
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Answer: Arrange a sober ride or designated driver
Line up a sober ride before you drink.
10. In Illinois, unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on four-lane highways is:
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Answer: 65 mph
Four-lane highways are 65 mph unless posted otherwise.
11. A motorcycle in Illinois is entitled to:
- A full lane of travel
- The shoulder only
- Half a lane
- No lane
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Answer: A full lane of travel
Motorcycles are entitled to a full lane.
12. Illinois' Scott's Law (Move Over) requires that, for a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights, you:
- Speed up
- Change lanes if safe and slow down
- Honk
- Stop in the lane
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Answer: Change lanes if safe and slow down
Scott's Law: change lanes away if safe, and reduce speed.
13. If you are involved in a crash in Illinois, you must:
- Drive on if minor
- Stop and give information
- Leave
- Call later only
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Answer: Stop and give information
Stop and exchange information at any crash.
14. Keeping a safe following distance behind the vehicle ahead helps you:
- React safely to sudden stops
- Look important
- Save fuel only
- Drive faster
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Answer: React safely to sudden stops
Space ahead gives you time to react and avoid rear-ending others.
15. On Illinois snow or ice, you should:
- Slow down and increase following distance
- Brake hard
- Speed up
- Drive normally
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Answer: Slow down and increase following distance
Reduce speed and leave more room on snow and ice.
16. If your turn signals fail in Illinois, you should:
- Not signal
- Use hand signals
- Use the horn
- Turn without warning
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Answer: Use hand signals
Use hand signals if your turn signals fail.
17. Illinois law requires the driver and passengers to:
- Buckle only children
- Buckle only at night
- Wear seat belts
- Do nothing
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Answer: Wear seat belts
Buckle up — Illinois' seat-belt law is enforced.
18. In Illinois, GDL nighttime driving is restricted Friday–Saturday during:
- 9 p.m.-6 a.m.
- Midnight-5 a.m.
- 11 p.m.-6 a.m.
- 10 p.m.-6 a.m.
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Answer: 11 p.m.-6 a.m.
Fri.–Sat., no driving 11 p.m.–6 a.m. (local curfews may differ).
19. An Illinois instruction permit must be held for a minimum of:
- 30 days
- Nine months
- 3 months
- 1 year
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Answer: Nine months
You must hold the permit at least nine months.
20. You should begin signaling for a turn:
- Only if others are near
- After you slow down
- As you turn
- At least 100 feet before the turn
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Answer: At least 100 feet before the turn
Signal at least 100 feet ahead so others know your intent in time.
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