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Illinois Permit Practice Test 2026

In Illinois, the Secretary of State's Driver Services Department gives the written exam for an instruction permit. These practice questions cover Illinois's own rules first, from its graduated licensing law to phone and DUI rules, then general US rules and road signs.

  • Führerschein
  • Illinois
  • 205 Fragen
  • Geprüft am 10. Oktober 2026

Kurz und knapp

Zuständig: Illinois Secretary of State, Driver Services Department. Mindestalter: 15. Hier üben Sie kostenlos mit 205 Fragen, jeweils mit Antwort und Erklärung. Am 10. Oktober 2026 mit offiziellen Quellen abgeglichen.

Vor dem Üben lesenBeginnen Sie mit der Lernhilfe „Illinois Rules of the Road Study Guide“: leicht verständliche Notizen, Abbildungen und die wichtigsten Zahlen.

  1. Frage 1 von 25

    What is the minimum age for an Illinois instruction permit?
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    Antwort: A. 15

    Illinois issues instruction permits from age 15 to teens enrolled in driver education.

  2. Frage 2 von 25

    What must an Illinois teen be enrolled in to get an instruction permit?
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    Antwort: D. An approved driver education course

    Illinois requires teen permit applicants to be enrolled in driver education.

  3. Frage 3 von 25

    How long must an Illinois teen hold an instruction permit before getting a license?
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    Antwort: D. At least 9 months

    The learner stage in Illinois lasts at least 9 months.

  4. Frage 4 von 25

    How many hours of supervised driving must an Illinois teen complete in the permit phase?
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    Antwort: C. 50 hours, including 10 at night

    Illinois requires 50 hours of supervised driving, 10 of them at night.

  5. Frage 5 von 25

    What is the minimum age for an Illinois driver's license in the initial licensing phase?
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    Antwort: A. 16

    Teens can enter the initial licensing phase at 16 after completing the permit phase.

  6. Frage 6 von 25

    On Sunday through Thursday nights, when may an Illinois driver under 18 NOT drive?
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    Antwort: C. 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

    Illinois night limits for young drivers are 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday to Thursday.

  7. Frage 7 von 25

    On Friday and Saturday nights, when may an Illinois driver under 18 NOT drive?
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    Antwort: D. 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.

    On Friday and Saturday nights the limit is 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.

  8. Frage 8 von 25

    During the first 12 months with an Illinois license, how many passengers under 20 may a teen driver carry, not counting family?
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    Antwort: D. One

    For the first 12 months, no more than one passenger under 20 is allowed, except family members.

  9. Frage 9 von 25

    At what age do Illinois night driving limits for young drivers end?
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    Antwort: B. 18

    Full nighttime driving privileges begin at age 18.

  10. Frage 10 von 25

    What is the earliest age an Illinois teen driver can carry passengers without the GDL passenger limit?
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    Antwort: B. 17

    The passenger limit applies for the first 12 months of licensing, so it can end at 17 at the earliest.

  11. Frage 11 von 25

    Illinois new drivers aged 18 to 20 who did not take school driver education must complete what?
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    Antwort: A. A 6-hour adult driver education course

    Applicants aged 18 to 20 without school driver education must finish a 6-hour adult driver education course.

  12. Frage 12 von 25

    Under Illinois law, drivers under what age may not use a cell phone at all while driving?
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    Antwort: B. 19

    Illinois bans all cell phone use by novice drivers under 19, with primary enforcement.

  13. Frage 13 von 25

    What does Illinois law say about adult drivers holding a phone while driving?
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    Antwort: A. Handheld phone use is banned, and police can stop you for it

    Illinois has a primary handheld phone ban for all drivers. Hands-free use is allowed for adults.

  14. Frage 14 von 25

    Which Illinois drivers are banned from texting while driving?
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    Antwort: A. All drivers

    Texting while driving is banned for all drivers in Illinois.

  15. Frage 15 von 25

    In Illinois, a child under 2 who weighs less than 40 pounds and is under 40 inches tall must ride how?
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    Antwort: A. In a rear-facing child restraint

    Illinois requires a rear-facing child restraint for children under 2 who are under 40 pounds and under 40 inches.

  16. Frage 16 von 25

    Under Illinois law, children under what age must use a child restraint system?
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    Antwort: C. 8

    Illinois requires a child restraint for children under 8.

  17. Frage 17 von 25

    How long is the administrative license suspension for a first DUI offense in Illinois?
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    Antwort: A. 6 months

    A first offense brings a 6-month administrative license suspension.

  18. Frage 18 von 25

    After how long can an Illinois driver with a first-offense DUI suspension ask for limited driving privileges?
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    Antwort: A. 30 days

    Limited driving privileges are available after 30 days of the suspension.

  19. Frage 19 von 25

    What does Illinois require for drivers convicted of DUI?
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    Antwort: A. An ignition interlock device

    Ignition interlocks are mandatory for all DUI convictions in Illinois.

  20. Frage 20 von 25

    At what BAC do Illinois DUI penalties increase for a high blood alcohol level?
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    Antwort: D. 0.16%

    Illinois raises DUI penalties when the BAC is 0.16% or higher.

  21. Frage 21 von 25

    What is the maximum speed limit for cars on Illinois rural interstates?
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    Antwort: B. 70 mph

    Cars and trucks may travel up to 70 mph on Illinois rural interstates.

  22. Frage 22 von 25

    What is the maximum speed limit on Illinois urban interstates?
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    Antwort: A. 55 mph

    The maximum on urban interstates is 55 mph.

  23. Frage 23 von 25

    What is the maximum speed limit for cars on other Illinois limited-access highways (not interstates)?
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    Antwort: B. 65 mph

    Other limited-access roads allow cars up to 65 mph and trucks up to 55 mph.

  24. Frage 24 von 25

    Where does Illinois law allow speed cameras in safety zones?
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    Antwort: D. Within 1/8 mile of a school or park district

    Speed cameras may be used in safety zones within 1/8 mile of a school or recreational park district, and in work zones when workers are present.

  25. Frage 25 von 25

    At what age must Illinois drivers take a road test to renew their license?
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    Antwort: A. 75 and older

    Illinois requires a road test for license renewal at ages 75 and older.

Was Sie vor der Prüfung wissen sollten

  • Teens can get an instruction permit at 15 while enrolled in driver education, and must hold it at least 9 months.
  • Teens must log 50 hours of supervised driving, including 10 at night.
  • Drivers under 18 may not drive 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday to Thursday, or 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Friday and Saturday.
  • In the first 12 months of licensing, teens may carry only one passenger under 20, not counting family.
  • Drivers under 19 may not use a cell phone at all while driving, and all drivers are banned from handheld use and texting.
  • New drivers aged 18 to 20 who skipped school driver education must take a 6-hour adult course.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

How old do you have to be to get a permit in Illinois?

15, and you must be enrolled in an approved driver education course.

How long do you need a permit in Illinois?

At least 9 months, with 50 hours of supervised driving including 10 at night.

What is the curfew for Illinois teen drivers?

Drivers under 18 may not drive from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday to Thursday, or from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights.

Can Illinois teens use a phone while driving?

No. Drivers under 19 may not use a cell phone at all while driving, even hands-free.

Who gives the permit test in Illinois?

The Illinois Secretary of State's Driver Services facilities. Study the Illinois Rules of the Road booklet before you go.

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