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.

  • Patente
  • Illinois
  • 205 domande
  • Verificato: 10 ottobre 2026

In breve

Lo gestisce: Illinois Secretary of State, Driver Services Department. Età minima: 15. Esercitati qui gratis con 205 domande, ciascuna con la risposta e una spiegazione. Verificato sulle fonti ufficiali in data 10 ottobre 2026.

Leggi prima di esercitartiInizia dalla lettura di «Illinois Rules of the Road Study Guide»: appunti in linguaggio semplice, schemi e i numeri da ricordare.
  1. Domanda 1 di 25

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

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

  2. Domanda 2 di 25

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

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

  3. Domanda 3 di 25

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

    The learner stage in Illinois lasts at least 9 months.

  4. Domanda 4 di 25

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

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

  5. Domanda 5 di 25

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

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

  6. Domanda 6 di 25

    On Sunday through Thursday nights, when may an Illinois driver under 18 NOT drive?
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    Risposta: 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. Domanda 7 di 25

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

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

  8. Domanda 8 di 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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    Risposta: D. One

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

  9. Domanda 9 di 25

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

    Full nighttime driving privileges begin at age 18.

  10. Domanda 10 di 25

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

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

  11. Domanda 11 di 25

    Illinois new drivers aged 18 to 20 who did not take school driver education must complete what?
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    Risposta: 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. Domanda 12 di 25

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

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

  13. Domanda 13 di 25

    What does Illinois law say about adult drivers holding a phone while driving?
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    Risposta: 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. Domanda 14 di 25

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

    Texting while driving is banned for all drivers in Illinois.

  15. Domanda 15 di 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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    Risposta: 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. Domanda 16 di 25

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

    Illinois requires a child restraint for children under 8.

  17. Domanda 17 di 25

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

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

  18. Domanda 18 di 25

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

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

  19. Domanda 19 di 25

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

    Ignition interlocks are mandatory for all DUI convictions in Illinois.

  20. Domanda 20 di 25

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

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

  21. Domanda 21 di 25

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

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

  22. Domanda 22 di 25

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

    The maximum on urban interstates is 55 mph.

  23. Domanda 23 di 25

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

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

  24. Domanda 24 di 25

    Where does Illinois law allow speed cameras in safety zones?
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    Risposta: 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. Domanda 25 di 25

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

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

Cosa sapere prima del test

  • 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.

Domande frequenti

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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