Illinois Permit Practice Test 2
35 questions, the same length as the SOS test. You need 28 correct to pass. Pick an answer to see whether you are right and why.
Questions from the Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), last checked November 1, 2026. Your progress is saved on this device.
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Question 1 of 35 · Road signs · Road signs section
Why are Stop Ahead, Yield Ahead, and Signal Ahead signs often posted in high-speed areas?
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Correct answer: B. Vehicles going fast need more distance to slow or stop
At higher speeds, vehicles take longer to slow down or stop, so advance warning signs give drivers more distance to react.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), “Warning Signs”, page 69. Handbook PDF
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Question 2 of 35 · Road signs · Road signs section
A construction flagger holds up a handheld STOP sign as you approach a work zone. How long must you stay stopped?
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Correct answer: C. Until the flagger signals that it is safe to proceed
A handheld stop sign is obeyed like a permanent one, but you wait for the authorized person to give the signal to go.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), “Chapter 9: Roadway Signs”, page 63. Handbook PDF
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Question 3 of 35 · Road signs · Road signs section
A sign shows two lanes of traffic heading the same direction coming together into one lane ahead. What should you be prepared to do?
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Correct answer: D. Change lanes or let other vehicles merge into your lane
A merging-lanes sign means two same-direction lanes will become one. Drivers should be ready to move over or to allow other traffic to enter their lane.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), “Construction and Maintenance Signs”, page 72. Handbook PDF
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Question 4 of 35 · Road signs · Road signs section
You see a round yellow sign with a black X and the letters RR, and you can hear a train coming toward the crossing. What should you do?
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Correct answer: B. Stop and wait until the train has passed
When a train is approaching a crossing, you must stop and wait for it. Trying to beat the train to the crossing is dangerous and never acceptable.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), “Chapter 9: Roadway Signs”, page 63. Handbook PDF
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Question 5 of 35 · Road signs · Road signs section
A driver reports a problem at a railroad crossing using the posted emergency sign. Which detail on that sign tells the railroad exactly which crossing is involved?
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Correct answer: B. The crossing ID code
The ID code on the emergency notification sign is unique to each crossing. It lets the railroad pinpoint the location, while the phone number reaches the responsible railroad.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), “Railroad Crossings”, page 81. Handbook PDF
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Question 6 of 35 · Licensing rules · Rules of the road section
A 15-year-old permit holder must log at least 50 supervised practice hours in IL. How many of those hours must be driven at night?
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Correct answer: A. Ten hours
Of the 50 required practice hours in the permit phase, 10 must be completed after dark.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), “Graduated Driver Licensing Program”, page 18. Handbook PDF
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Question 7 of 35 · Licensing rules · Rules of the road section
A first-time REAL ID applicant brings a birth certificate showing a name different from their current legal name. What else must they bring?
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Correct answer: D. Papers showing why the name changed, such as a marriage certificate
When identity documents show a name that differs from the current legal name, the applicant must also present paperwork explaining the change, such as a marriage certificate, divorce decree, or adoption papers.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), “Changing the Name/Address on an”, page 7. Handbook PDF
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Question 8 of 35 · Licensing rules · Rules of the road section
In IL, a person hands over someone else's driver's license and claims it as their own. What penalties can they face?
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Correct answer: A. Arrest, up to five years in prison, and a 12-month loss of driving privileges
Presenting another person's license as your own counts as license fraud. It can bring arrest, up to five years of imprisonment, and a 12-month suspension or revocation.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), “Penalties for Driver’s License/ID Card Fraud”, page 9. Handbook PDF
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Question 9 of 35 · Signals & pavement markings · Road signs section
In IL, you are driving outside a business or residential area and plan to turn. How far ahead of the turn must you start a continuous signal?
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Correct answer: B. At least 200 feet before
In business and residential areas the signal must run at least 100 feet, but in other areas the minimum distance is doubled to 200 feet.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), “Signaling”, page 30. Handbook PDF
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Question 10 of 35 · Sharing the road · Rules of the road section
You have just parked on a city street and are about to get out. Which habit best helps you avoid hitting a passing bicyclist with your car door?
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Correct answer: C. Reach across with your right hand, which makes you turn and look back
Opening the door with the right hand turns your upper body so you look behind you. This gives a better chance of spotting oncoming bicyclists and vehicles before the door opens.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), “Autocycles”, page 43. Handbook PDF
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Question 11 of 35 · Right of way · Rules of the road section
In IL, you are driving on a two-lane road when a fire truck with flashing lights and a siren comes up behind you. What should you do?
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Correct answer: C. Pull right right away and let it pass, stopping if needed
When an emergency vehicle approaches using lights and sirens, drivers must get to the right side of the road immediately and let it go by. A full stop is sometimes needed to give it room.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), “Construction Zones, Emergency Vehicles, Maintenance Vehicles, School Zones and Funeral Processions”, page 25. Handbook PDF
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Question 12 of 35 · Road signs · Road signs section
A sign shows a picture inside a red circle with a red diagonal slash from upper left to lower right. What does it mean?
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Correct answer: B. The action shown in the picture is not allowed
A red circle with a slash is a prohibition symbol. The picture inside shows the action drivers may not do.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), “Regulatory Signs”, page 66. Handbook PDF
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Question 13 of 35 · Road signs · Road signs section
A pedestrian crosswalk sign has a yellow beacon on it that is flashing. What is the purpose of this beacon?
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Correct answer: B. It makes drivers more aware of a crosswalk and possible pedestrians
The flashing yellow beacon is added to raise driver awareness that a crosswalk is coming up and people may be crossing.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), “Warning Signs”, page 68. Handbook PDF
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Question 14 of 35 · Signals & pavement markings · Road signs section
A sign shows that a two-way left turn lane lies in the center of the road. How is that lane marked on the pavement?
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Correct answer: A. Yellow lines with white arrows
A center two-way left turn lane is shown by a sign and by yellow lines with white arrows painted in the lane.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), “Regulatory Signs”, page 67. Handbook PDF
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Question 15 of 35 · Safe driving practices · Rules of the road section
A driver sees a traffic jam ahead on the street and thinks about using the sidewalk to get around it. When does Illinois law permit driving on a sidewalk?
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Correct answer: D. When the sidewalk is part of a driveway
Driving on a sidewalk is prohibited unless the sidewalk is crossed as part of a driveway.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), “Additional Laws”, page 36. Handbook PDF
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Question 16 of 35 · Right of way · Rules of the road section
A driver approaches a person who is using a guide dog or a white cane on a roadway. Who has the right of way?
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Correct answer: C. The person with the disability
Pedestrians using guide dogs, white canes, wheelchairs, or other assistive devices have the right of way and the same rights as any other pedestrian.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), “Chapter 5: Sharing the Road”, page 40. Handbook PDF
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Question 17 of 35 · Speed limits · Rules of the road section
In IL, you drive down an alley that has no speed limit sign posted. What default speed limit applies there?
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Correct answer: D. 15 mph
Alleys have a default limit of 15 mph unless a sign shows something different. The 30 mph figure is for city and town areas, and 20 mph is for school zones.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), “Speed Limits”, page 24. Handbook PDF
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Question 18 of 35 · Parking · Rules of the road section
In IL, you want to leave your car near a corner that has a stop sign. What is the closest you may legally park to that sign?
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Correct answer: D. 30 feet away from the sign
Illinois bans parking within 30 feet of a stop sign, yield sign, or traffic signal, so the vehicle must be at least that far away.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), “Additional Laws”, page 36. Handbook PDF
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Question 19 of 35 · Licensing rules · Rules of the road section
An Illinois applicant wants a REAL ID driver's license. How many separate documents proving where the applicant lives must be brought to the facility?
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Correct answer: B. Two
A REAL ID application needs a pair of residency documents, not just one. Each must show the applicant's full name and home address.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), “Acceptable Identification Documents”, page 106. Handbook PDF
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Question 20 of 35 · Safe driving practices · Rules of the road section
During a traffic stop, your license and insurance card are in the glove box. What is the proper way to handle this?
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Correct answer: B. Tell the officer where they are and wait for directions before reaching
Let the officer know where the documents are stored, then follow instructions before retrieving them. This keeps the officer from feeling threatened by sudden movements.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), “Chapter 4: Traffic Laws”, page 21. Handbook PDF
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Question 21 of 35 · Road signs · Road signs section
You see a warning sign for slippery pavement. Why should you slow down when the road is wet?
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Correct answer: D. Stopping takes more distance on wet pavement
Wet pavement can cause loss of control and makes it take longer to stop, so reducing speed is necessary.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), “Warning Signs”, page 70. Handbook PDF
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Question 22 of 35 · Road signs · Road signs section
Which vehicles may use a parking space marked with the sign for persons with disabilities?
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Correct answer: D. Those displaying disability plates, parking placards, or Veteran plates
These spaces are reserved for vehicles showing Persons with Disabilities plates, parking placards, or Veteran plates. Other vehicles may not use them.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), “Other Special Signs”, page 74. Handbook PDF
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Question 23 of 35 · Sharing the road · Rules of the road section
In Illinois, which situation is allowed for bicyclists riding together on an ordinary roadway?
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Correct answer: D. Riding two abreast if traffic is not impeded
Cyclists may ride two side by side when normal, reasonable traffic movement is not blocked. More than two abreast is banned except on bicycle-only paths or road sections.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), “Autocycles”, page 43. Handbook PDF
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Question 24 of 35 · Speed limits · Rules of the road section
In IL, you are driving through a residential neighborhood inside a city. No speed limit signs are posted. What default maximum speed applies?
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Correct answer: C. 30 mph
Unless a sign says otherwise, the default limit in city and town areas is 30 mph. Other default limits apply to alleys, school zones, and highways.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), “Speed Limits”, page 24. Handbook PDF
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Question 25 of 35 · Alcohol & drugs · Rules of the road section
In IL, driving is illegal when THC measured in a driver's whole blood reaches what concentration?
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Correct answer: B. 5 nanograms per milliliter or more
The whole-blood THC limit is 5 nanograms per milliliter. The 10 nanogram figure applies to other bodily substances, not whole blood.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), “Chapter 6: Driving Under the Influence (DUI)”, page 48. Handbook PDF
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Question 26 of 35 · Signals & pavement markings · Road signs section
Your brake lights are not working, so you use a hand and arm signal to show other drivers that you are slowing down or stopping. How should you position your arm?
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Correct answer: D. Extended straight down
For a slow or stop signal, the driver extends the left hand and arm downward. Straight up means a right turn, and straight out means a left turn.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), “Signaling”, page 30. Handbook PDF
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Question 27 of 35 · Signals & pavement markings · Road signs section
Two solid white lines run side by side between lanes that carry traffic in the same direction. What is the rule about crossing them?
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Correct answer: A. You may not cross them at all
A solid double white line separates same-direction lanes and crossing it is prohibited. A single solid white line is the one where crossing is only discouraged.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), “Pavement Markings”, page 79. Handbook PDF
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Question 28 of 35 · Licensing rules · Rules of the road section
Signing an Illinois driver's license application can serve as Selective Service registration. Which people does federal law require to register?
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Correct answer: D. Males ages 18 through 25
Federal law requires males from age 18 to 25 to register with Selective Service, and a qualifying applicant's signature on the application covers this.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), “Non-Driving Programs Related to the Driver’s License”, page 10. Handbook PDF
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Question 29 of 35 · Safe driving practices · Rules of the road section
An angry driver is tailgating you and gesturing. Which response is best for avoiding a confrontation?
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Correct answer: D. Avoid eye contact and keep your doors locked
Do not engage an aggressive motorist. Avoiding eye contact and keeping doors locked with windows up reduces the risk of escalation.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), “Aggressive Driving”, page 89. Handbook PDF
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Question 30 of 35 · Safe driving practices · Rules of the road section
You come upon a crash where a vehicle displays a hazardous materials placard, and no emergency vehicles have arrived yet. What is the best action?
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Correct answer: B. Avoid the crash area and report it from a safe place
If no emergency responders are present at a crash involving a hazardous materials placard, you should stay away from the area and report the crash from a safe location.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), “Hazardous Materials Signs”, page 75. Handbook PDF
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Question 31 of 35 · Parking · Rules of the road section
In IL, a vehicle is left unattended along an interstate, expressway, or toll highway. After how long may law enforcement have it towed at the owner's expense?
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Correct answer: C. After two hours
Vehicles left on interstates, expressways, or toll highways can be towed after two hours. Urban highways allow ten hours and non-urban highways twenty-four.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), “Large Vehicles”, page 45. Handbook PDF
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Question 32 of 35 · Road signs · Road signs section
A red and white three-sided sign is posted where your road meets another road. What must you do as you approach it?
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Correct answer: A. Let all traffic and pedestrians go first, stopping if needed
A yield sign requires you to give the right of way to every vehicle and pedestrian. You slow to a safe speed and stop only if necessary.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), “Chapter 9: Roadway Signs”, page 63. Handbook PDF
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Question 33 of 35 · Road signs · Road signs section
Warning signs posted before turns and curves show an arrow. What does the shape of that arrow tell a driver?
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Correct answer: B. What kind of turn or curve to expect ahead
The arrow's shape indicates the type of turn or curve coming up, such as a right turn or a winding road.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), “Warning Signs”, page 70. Handbook PDF
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Question 34 of 35 · Licensing rules · Rules of the road section
In IL, how long after a crash does a driver have to make the required report?
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Correct answer: B. 30 minutes
Illinois gives a driver only 30 minutes after a crash to report it, so reporting should happen right away.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), “Leaving the Scene of a Crash”, page 55. Handbook PDF
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Question 35 of 35 · Licensing rules · Rules of the road section
A 17-year-old Illinois driver, who turns 18 in about four months, is convicted of a serious moving violation and receives a denial. How long does it last?
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Correct answer: B. Until the 18th birthday, roughly four months
This denial lasts nine months or until the 18th birthday, whichever is shorter. Here the birthday comes first, so the denial ends in about four months.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), “Denial”, page 61. Handbook PDF
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