Illinois Permit Practice Test 3
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 · Licensing rules · Rules of the road section
You move to a new home in Illinois. How soon must you tell the Secretary of State's office about your new address?
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Correct answer: D. Within 10 days of the move
Illinois drivers must report an address change within 10 days of any move. The 30-day period applies to name changes, not addresses.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), “Changing the Name/Address on an”, page 6. Handbook PDF
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Question 2 of 35 · Right of way · Rules of the road section
Two cars coming from different roads reach a four-way stop at the very same moment. One car is to the left of the other. Which driver must yield?
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Correct answer: C. The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right
When vehicles from different roadways arrive at a four-way stop together, the one on the left gives way to the one on the right.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), “Right of Way”, page 26. Handbook PDF
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Question 3 of 35 · Licensing rules · Rules of the road section
In IL, a teen receives an instruction permit after enrolling in an approved driver education course. How long does the permit stay valid?
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Correct answer: C. 24 months
An Illinois instruction permit issued to a 15-17 year old is good for 24 months, which gives the teen time to complete practice driving and move on to a license.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), “Chapter 3: Drivers Under Age 21”, page 16. Handbook PDF
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Question 4 of 35 · Right of way · Rules of the road section
You are about to turn right at an intersection, and a bicyclist is approaching from behind on your right. What should you do?
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Correct answer: C. Let the bicyclist go through, then turn while signaling
A driver turning right should allow a bicyclist approaching on the right to pass through the intersection first, and should signal the turn.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), “Autocycles”, page 43. Handbook PDF
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Question 5 of 35 · Road signs · Road signs section
In IL, when might a YIELD sign be posted on an expressway entrance ramp?
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Correct answer: A. When no extra lane lets drivers speed up to merge
Yield signs are placed on ramps lacking an added lane where drivers could build up speed to merge. Merging traffic must give way.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), “Regulatory Signs”, page 65. Handbook PDF
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Question 6 of 35 · Road signs · Road signs section
In IL, you pass a DO NOT ENTER sign and then see a WRONG WAY sign a short distance later. Where are you most likely driving?
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Correct answer: D. The wrong way on an expressway ramp
A WRONG WAY sign appears shortly past the DO NOT ENTER sign on expressway ramps, warning that you are going against traffic.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), “Regulatory Signs”, page 66. Handbook PDF
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Question 7 of 35 · Road signs · Road signs section
In IL, a round yellow railroad advance warning sign may be placed as far as how many feet before the crossing?
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Correct answer: A. 750 feet
The round advance warning sign can be posted up to 750 feet ahead of the tracks, so you get early notice of a crossing.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), “Railroad Crossings”, page 81. Handbook PDF
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Question 8 of 35 · Licensing rules · Rules of the road section
You permanently move to Illinois with a valid license from another state that expires in 40 days. By when must you get an Illinois license?
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Correct answer: C. Before your old license expires in 40 days
New permanent residents have 90 days or until their old license expires, whichever comes first. Here the expiration date arrives first, so the 40-day limit applies.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), “Exemptions”, page 5. Handbook PDF
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Question 9 of 35 · Road signs · Road signs section
In IL, an emergency notification sign with a phone number and crossing code is posted at which highway-rail crossings?
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Correct answer: D. Every highway-rail crossing in the state
Emergency notification signs are placed at every highway-rail grade crossing, so help can be reached at any crossing regardless of its size, location, or warning equipment.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), “Railroad Crossings”, page 81. Handbook PDF
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Question 10 of 35 · Licensing rules · Rules of the road section
In IL, a driver under 18 receives court supervision for a certain alcohol-related violation. What is the effect on getting a full graduated driver's license?
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Correct answer: B. It is denied for nine months
A driver under 18 who gets court supervision for certain alcohol-related violations cannot receive a full graduated license for nine months.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), “Parental Responsibility”, page 19. Handbook PDF
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Question 11 of 35 · Signals & pavement markings · Road signs section
You are stopped at a red light at an intersection that has a white stop line painted across your lane. Where must your vehicle stop?
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Correct answer: D. Before any part of your vehicle crosses the line
The white stop line shows where to stop for a red light or stop sign. No part of your vehicle may cross over it.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), “Pavement Markings”, page 80. Handbook PDF
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Question 12 of 35 · Parking · Rules of the road section
A resident gets a temporary disability parking placard from a local municipality instead of the Secretary of State. What is the maximum time that placard can be valid?
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Correct answer: B. 90 days
Local municipalities may issue temporary placards for no more than 90 days. The six-month limit applies only to placards from the Secretary of State.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), “License Plates and Parking Placards”, page 99. Handbook PDF
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Question 13 of 35 · Licensing rules · Rules of the road section
You plan to use a utility bill as proof of your Illinois residence. How recently must the bill have been issued before your application?
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Correct answer: A. Within 90 days
A utility bill used for residency must be issued within 90 days of the application date. Older bills are outside the acceptable timeframe.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), “Acceptable Identification Documents”, page 106. Handbook PDF
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Question 14 of 35 · Signals & pavement markings · Road signs section
You are waiting at a railroad crossing, and the lowered gate arms have just swung back up. The red lights are still blinking. What should you do?
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Correct answer: B. Stay stopped until the lights have also quit blinking
Drivers must remain stopped until the gates are up and the lights are no longer flashing. Raised gates alone do not make the crossing safe.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), “Railroad Crossings”, page 81. Handbook PDF
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Question 15 of 35 · Safe driving practices · Rules of the road section
You are driving in IL and see a warning sign for a downgrade ahead that may be long, steep, or have sharp curves. What should you do?
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Correct answer: B. Slow down before you start down the hill
The downgrade sign warns of a dangerous hill, so you should reduce your speed before descending rather than after you are already on the slope.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), “Warning Signs”, page 71. Handbook PDF
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Question 16 of 35 · Road signs · Road signs section
You see a diamond-shaped orange sign with black symbols beside the road. What kind of hazard does it most likely warn you about?
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Correct answer: D. Construction or maintenance work ahead
Orange warning signs are mainly used in construction and maintenance zones to alert drivers to dangers from road work.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), “Colors of Signs”, page 64. Handbook PDF
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Question 17 of 35 · Parking · Rules of the road section
In IL, you park on a hill where the street has no curb. Which way should your front wheels point, whether you face uphill or downhill?
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Correct answer: B. Toward the edge of the road where you parked
With no curb to catch the car, the wheels are turned toward the side of the road where the vehicle is parked. That way a rolling car drifts off the traveled lanes instead of into traffic.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), “Parking”, page 34. Handbook PDF
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Question 18 of 35 · Road signs · Road signs section
You are driving on an expressway and see a sign showing two lanes joining into one just before an entrance ramp. What should you do if you are in the expressway lane?
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Correct answer: D. Slow down so the driver on the ramp can merge
Merge signs warn that lanes are joining. A driver on the expressway should ease off and make room so the ramp driver can merge safely.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), “Construction and Maintenance Signs”, page 72. Handbook PDF
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Question 19 of 35 · Licensing rules · Rules of the road section
An applicant wants to use a credit report from Experian, Equifax or TransUnion as proof of residency. How recent must the report be?
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Correct answer: C. Within 12 months of application
A credit report from one of the three bureaus works for residency if it is dated within a year of applying. Statements and bills have a shorter 90-day window, which is a common mix-up.
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 · Sharing the road · Rules of the road section
In IL, you are driving past a person who is walking along the shoulder of the road. What is the minimum space you must keep between your vehicle and that pedestrian?
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Correct answer: A. 3 feet
Illinois requires drivers to leave at least 3 feet between the vehicle and a pedestrian walking on the road or its shoulder when passing.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), “Passing”, page 28. Handbook PDF
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Question 21 of 35 · Road signs · Road signs section
A white rectangular sign on a one-way street shows an arrow pointing to the left. What must you do?
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Correct answer: D. Travel only in the direction the arrow points
One-way signs require you to go only in the direction of the arrow.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), “Regulatory Signs”, page 67. Handbook PDF
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Question 22 of 35 · Road signs · Road signs section
You come upon a sign stating that the road is closed. What does this sign mean for drivers?
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Correct answer: B. The road is shut to all traffic and you cannot go on
A road closed sign means the road is shut to every kind of traffic. No driver may proceed along it.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), “Warning Signs”, page 68. Handbook PDF
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Question 23 of 35 · Licensing rules · Rules of the road section
In IL, a driver wants to ride a scooter with a 125cc engine on public roads. Which license does the driver need?
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Correct answer: B. A Class L motorcycle license
A scooter with an engine under 150cc counts as a motor-driven cycle, which requires a Class L motorcycle license. Class M applies at 150cc or more.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), “Scooters and Mopeds”, page 44. Handbook PDF
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Question 24 of 35 · Road signs · Road signs section
A curve warning sign has a small sign below the arrow showing a number such as 40. What does that number tell you?
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Correct answer: A. The maximum safe speed for the curve or turn
A small sign beneath the arrow gives the highest speed at which the turn or curve can safely be driven.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), “Warning Signs”, page 70. Handbook PDF
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Question 25 of 35 · Speed limits · Rules of the road section
In IL, you are driving on a two-lane rural highway with no speed limit signs posted. What is the default maximum speed?
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Correct answer: C. 55 mph
Highways that are not four-lane and rural areas have a default limit of 55 mph. The 65 mph limit is only for four-lane highways.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), “Speed Limits”, page 24. Handbook PDF
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Question 26 of 35 · Safe driving practices · Rules of the road section
On a two-lane road in IL, which situation allows you to legally pass another vehicle on its right side?
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Correct answer: B. The car ahead is signaling a left turn and there is room beside it
On a two-lane road you may pass on the right only when there is enough room and the vehicle ahead is turning left or about to. Using the shoulder is not allowed, and curves and hills are no-passing areas.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), “Passing”, page 28. Handbook PDF
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Question 27 of 35 · Signals & pavement markings · Road signs section
Your turn signals have failed, and you want to turn left at the next intersection. Which hand and arm signal should you give?
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Correct answer: D. Left arm extended straight out to the left
A left turn is signaled with the left hand and arm held straight out to the left. Pointing up means a right turn, and pointing down means slowing or stopping.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), “Signaling”, page 30. Handbook PDF
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Question 28 of 35 · Speed limits · Rules of the road section
In IL, you may see a sign that lists both the fastest and the slowest speed allowed. On which type of road are these two-limit signs found?
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Correct answer: C. Freeways and other controlled-access highways
Signs showing both a maximum and a minimum speed are used on freeways and controlled-access highways, where traffic normally moves steadily at higher speeds.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), “Regulatory Signs”, page 66. Handbook PDF
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Question 29 of 35 · Safe driving practices · Rules of the road section
A power line falls onto your car after a crash, and there is no fire. What should you and your passengers do?
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Correct answer: C. Stay inside the vehicle until help arrives
With a fallen power line there is a risk of electric shock, so occupants should stay in the vehicle until help comes. Jumping clear is only for an immediate fire danger.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), “Equipment Failure”, page 88. Handbook PDF
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Question 30 of 35 · Alcohol & drugs · Rules of the road section
In IL, a driver who is not a repeat offender fails a chemical test with a BAC of .08% or more. How long are the driver's privileges suspended?
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Correct answer: D. Six months
A first-time failure of a chemical test, such as a BAC of .08% or higher, brings a six-month statutory summary suspension.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), “Other Drugs”, page 49. Handbook PDF
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Question 31 of 35 · Safe driving practices · Rules of the road section
A driver in IL holds a phone in one hand and uses its speaker phone for a conversation while driving. How does Illinois law treat this?
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Correct answer: C. It is a violation because the device is still being held
Holding the phone while using the speaker is not considered hands-free, so it breaks Illinois law regardless of age or where the driver looks.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), “Distracted Driving”, page 22. Handbook PDF
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Question 32 of 35 · Signals & pavement markings · Road signs section
You are stopped at a red light and want to turn right. No sign prohibits turning on red. What must you do before making the turn?
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Correct answer: A. Stop fully, give way to oncoming traffic and pedestrians, then turn right
A right turn on red is legal in IL unless a sign forbids it. You still have to make a complete stop and yield to traffic and pedestrians first.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), “Chapter 10: Traffic Signals”, page 77. Handbook PDF
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Question 33 of 35 · Sharing the road · Rules of the road section
In Illinois, you are waiting to turn left at an intersection and a bicyclist is riding toward you from the opposite direction and entering the intersection. What should you do?
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Correct answer: A. Wait for the bicyclist to pass, then make your turn
A driver turning left must let an oncoming bicyclist clear the intersection first. Bicyclists have the same right of way as other vehicles, so the driver waits.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), “Autocycles”, page 43. Handbook PDF
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Question 34 of 35 · Road signs · Road signs section
You are on a two-lane road and pass a sign saying "Pass with Care." What does this sign tell you about passing?
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Correct answer: D. The no-passing zone has ended, so you may pass only when safe
The sign marks the end of a no-passing zone. After it, passing is allowed, but only if conditions make it safe.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), “Warning Signs”, page 68. Handbook PDF
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Question 35 of 35 · Road signs · Road signs section
You see a pedestrian crosswalk warning sign partway along a block, away from any intersection. What should you do as you approach?
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Correct answer: C. Watch for pedestrians on both sides of the street
Crosswalks can be located away from intersections, so drivers need to scan both sides of the street for people who may cross.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), “Warning Signs”, page 68. Handbook PDF
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