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.
Respuesta rápida
Lo organiza: Illinois Secretary of State, Driver Services Department. Edad mínima: 15. Practica aquí gratis con 205 preguntas, cada una con la respuesta y una explicación. Contrastado con fuentes oficiales el 10 de octubre de 2026.
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Pregunta 1 de 25
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Respuesta: A. 15
Illinois issues instruction permits from age 15 to teens enrolled in driver education.
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Pregunta 2 de 25
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Respuesta: D. An approved driver education course
Illinois requires teen permit applicants to be enrolled in driver education.
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Pregunta 3 de 25
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Respuesta: D. At least 9 months
The learner stage in Illinois lasts at least 9 months.
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Pregunta 4 de 25
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Respuesta: C. 50 hours, including 10 at night
Illinois requires 50 hours of supervised driving, 10 of them at night.
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Pregunta 5 de 25
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Respuesta: A. 16
Teens can enter the initial licensing phase at 16 after completing the permit phase.
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Pregunta 6 de 25
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Respuesta: 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.
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Pregunta 7 de 25
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Respuesta: D. 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.
On Friday and Saturday nights the limit is 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.
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Pregunta 8 de 25
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Respuesta: D. One
For the first 12 months, no more than one passenger under 20 is allowed, except family members.
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Pregunta 9 de 25
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Respuesta: B. 18
Full nighttime driving privileges begin at age 18.
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Pregunta 10 de 25
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Respuesta: B. 17
The passenger limit applies for the first 12 months of licensing, so it can end at 17 at the earliest.
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Pregunta 11 de 25
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Respuesta: 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.
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Pregunta 12 de 25
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Respuesta: B. 19
Illinois bans all cell phone use by novice drivers under 19, with primary enforcement.
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Pregunta 13 de 25
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Respuesta: 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.
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Pregunta 14 de 25
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Respuesta: A. All drivers
Texting while driving is banned for all drivers in Illinois.
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Pregunta 15 de 25
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Respuesta: 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.
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Pregunta 16 de 25
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Respuesta: C. 8
Illinois requires a child restraint for children under 8.
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Pregunta 17 de 25
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Respuesta: A. 6 months
A first offense brings a 6-month administrative license suspension.
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Pregunta 18 de 25
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Respuesta: A. 30 days
Limited driving privileges are available after 30 days of the suspension.
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Pregunta 19 de 25
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Respuesta: A. An ignition interlock device
Ignition interlocks are mandatory for all DUI convictions in Illinois.
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Pregunta 20 de 25
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Respuesta: D. 0.16%
Illinois raises DUI penalties when the BAC is 0.16% or higher.
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Pregunta 21 de 25
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Respuesta: B. 70 mph
Cars and trucks may travel up to 70 mph on Illinois rural interstates.
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Pregunta 22 de 25
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Respuesta: A. 55 mph
The maximum on urban interstates is 55 mph.
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Pregunta 23 de 25
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Respuesta: B. 65 mph
Other limited-access roads allow cars up to 65 mph and trucks up to 55 mph.
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Pregunta 24 de 25
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Respuesta: 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.
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Pregunta 25 de 25
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Respuesta: A. 75 and older
Illinois requires a road test for license renewal at ages 75 and older.
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Qué debes saber antes del examen
- 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.
Preguntas frecuentes
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.