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Illinois DMV quick permit practice test 1

A short Illinois permit practice test: 12 questions taken from our full tests, all written from the Illinois Rules of the Road. This one draws mostly on Chapter 1: Illinois Driver's License (3), Chapter 10: Traffic Signals and Pavement Markings (2), and Chapter 3: Drivers Under Age 21 (1). It starts with: "What is the minimum age to get an Illinois driver's license?" Every answer is explained.

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Questions
12
Passing score
80% (10 of 12)
Mistakes allowed
2
Official handbook
Illinois Rules of the Road

Practice questions

Question 1 of 120 of 12 answered

What is the minimum age to get an Illinois driver's license?

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What this test covers

Every question comes from one of these sections of the Illinois Rules of the Road.

All 12 questions on this test

Every question on this test is listed here with its answer options. Take the test above to see which answers are correct and why.

  1. Question 1: What is the minimum age to get an Illinois driver's license?

    • A. 15 years old
    • B. 17 years old
    • C. 16 years old

    Source:Illinois Rules of the Road, Chapter 1: Illinois Driver's License

  2. Question 2: You have permanently moved to Illinois with a valid license from another state. How long can you drive on it?

    • A. Within 90 days, or until it expires if sooner
    • B. For one full year after you become a resident
    • C. Until it expires, even if that takes several years

    Source:Illinois Rules of the Road, Chapter 1: Illinois Driver's License

  3. Question 3: Which license class does an Illinois driver need to operate a basic passenger car?

    • A. Class A
    • B. Class D
    • C. Class C

    Source:Illinois Rules of the Road, Chapter 1: Illinois Driver's License

  4. Question 4: A pedestrian is in a marked crosswalk in front of your vehicle. What must you do?

    • A. Slow down and steer around the pedestrian
    • B. Sound your horn and continue
    • C. Come to a complete stop and yield

    Source:Illinois Rules of the Road, Chapter 4: Traffic Laws

  5. Question 5: You are involved in a traffic crash. What should you do first if you are able to?

    • A. Leave the scene right away and report the crash to police later on
    • B. Move the injured person to the roadside
    • C. Stop in a safe, well-lit public place that does not block traffic

    Source:Illinois Rules of the Road, Chapter 7: Traffic Violations/Crashes

  6. Question 6: How far ahead of a railroad crossing may the round advance warning sign be placed in a rural area?

    • A. Up to 750 feet
    • B. Up to 100 feet
    • C. Up to 2,000 feet

    Source:Illinois Rules of the Road, Chapter 9: Roadway Signs

  7. Question 7: You reach an intersection where the traffic signals are not working. How should you treat it?

    • A. As a yield intersection
    • B. As an uncontrolled intersection with no stop required
    • C. As an all-way stop

    Source:Illinois Rules of the Road, Chapter 10: Traffic Signals and Pavement Markings

  8. Question 8: During the first 12 months of licensing, or until age 18, how many passengers under age 20 may a driver carry, unless they are siblings, stepsiblings, children, or stepchildren?

    • A. One
    • B. Two
    • C. Three

    Source:Illinois Rules of the Road, Chapter 3: Drivers Under Age 21

  9. Question 9: When using hand and arm signals, how do you signal a stop or a slow-down?

    • A. Extend your left arm straight up
    • B. Extend your left arm downward
    • C. Extend your left arm straight out

    Source:Illinois Rules of the Road, Chapter 4: Traffic Laws

  10. Question 10: You approach a disabled vehicle with hazard lights on, on a four-lane highway. What does Illinois law require?

    • A. Pass at your normal speed, since it is parked
    • B. Stop behind it until a tow truck arrives
    • C. Change lanes away if safe, or slow down as you pass

    Source:Illinois Rules of the Road, Chapter 5: Sharing the Road

  11. Question 11: A driver under 18 is convicted of driving without a valid license or permit. What is the denial?

    • A. They may not apply for a license until their 18th birthday
    • B. They may not apply for anything for 10 years
    • C. They receive a warning and may apply next week

    Source:Illinois Rules of the Road, Chapter 8: Driver's License Revocation, Suspension, Denial and Cancellation

  12. Question 12: When may you cross a solid yellow no-passing line on your side of the road?

    • A. To pass a slow driver when the road looks clear
    • B. To turn left into or from an alley, private road, or driveway
    • C. To avoid a stopped car in a busy lane

    Source:Illinois Rules of the Road, Chapter 10: Traffic Signals and Pavement Markings

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