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Illinois DMV Test Questions and Answers

These are the questions about Illinois's own rules: permit, license, fines, speed and parking. Signs and rules shared by all states are on separate pages.

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License rules

  1. In Illinois, after you move, you must report your new address to the licensing agency within:

    1. 7 days
    2. 10 days
    3. 15 days
    4. 20 days

    Answer: B. Illinois: report an address change within 10 days.

    Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2025, ch. 1must notify the Secretary of State's office of an address change within 10 days of any move

  2. How many questions are on the Illinois written permit test, and how many must you answer correctly?

    1. 30 questions, 21 correct
    2. 30 questions, 24 correct
    3. 35 questions, 28 correct
    4. 40 questions, 30 correct

    Answer: C. Illinois: 35 questions; you need 28 correct to pass.

    Source: https://www.ilsos.gov/content/dam/publications/pdf_publications/dsd_a112.pdf

  3. In Illinois, how many of the required supervised practice hours must be at night?

    1. 10 hours
    2. 20 hours
    3. 30 hours
    4. 40 hours

    Answer: A. Illinois: at least 10 hours of the practice must be at night.

    Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2025, ch. 1including 10 hours of nighttime supervised driving

  4. In Illinois, what is the minimum age to get a learner's permit?

    1. 14 years old
    2. 14½ years old
    3. 15 years old
    4. 15½ years old

    Answer: C. Illinois: you can apply for a learner's permit at 15 years old.

    Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2025, ch. 1If you are age 15-17, you may receive an instruction permit

  5. In Illinois, a teen must hold a learner's permit for at least how long before taking the road test?

    1. 3 months
    2. 6 months
    3. 9 months
    4. 12 months

    Answer: C. Illinois: hold the permit at least 9 months before the road test.

    Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2025, ch. 1must be held for at least nine consecutive months

  6. In Illinois, a standard adult driver's license must usually be renewed every:

    1. 2 years
    2. 3 years
    3. 4 years
    4. 5 years

    Answer: C. Illinois: a standard license is usually valid for 4 years.

    Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2025, ch. 1A driver's license is valid for four years and expires on the driver's birthday

  7. In Illinois, how many hours of supervised driving practice must a teen complete before the road test?

    1. 40 hours
    2. 50 hours
    3. 60 hours
    4. 65 hours

    Answer: B. Illinois: at least 50 hours of supervised driving are required.

    Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2025, ch. 1at least 50 hours of behind-the-wheel supervised driving

  8. In Illinois, the licensed driver supervising a permit holder must be at least:

    1. 18 years old
    2. 19 years old
    3. 21 years old
    4. 25 years old

    Answer: C. Illinois: the supervising driver must be at least 21 years old.

    Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2025, ch. 1a parent, legal guardian, or responsible adult who is age 21 or older

  9. In Illinois, drivers ages 15–17 may not drive on Friday or Saturday night between:

    1. 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
    2. 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.
    3. Midnight and 5 a.m.
    4. 9 p.m. and 5 a.m.

    Answer: B. Night limits for ages 15–17: Sunday–Thursday 10 p.m.–6 a.m.; Friday–Saturday 11 p.m.–6 a.m.

    Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2025, ch. 1Sun.-Thurs., 10 p.m.-6 a.m.; Fri.-Sat., 11 p.m.-6 a.m.

  10. In Illinois, drivers ages 15–17 may not drive Sunday through Thursday nights between:

    1. 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
    2. 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.
    3. Midnight and 5 a.m.
    4. 9 p.m. and 5 a.m.

    Answer: A. Sunday–Thursday: 10 p.m.–6 a.m.; Friday–Saturday: 11 p.m.–6 a.m.

    Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2025, ch. 1Sun.-Thurs., 10 p.m.-6 a.m.; Fri.-Sat., 11 p.m.-6 a.m.

  11. In Illinois, during the first 12 months of the Initial Licensing Phase, a teen driver may carry how many non-family passengers under age 20?

    1. None
    2. One
    3. Two
    4. Three

    Answer: B. Only one passenger under 20 (family members excepted) during the first 12 months.

    Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2025, ch. 1the number of passengers is limited to one person under age 20

  12. In Illinois, a driver under 21 convicted of two or more moving violations within 24 months faces a suspension of at least:

    1. 30 days
    2. 1 year
    3. 5 days
    4. 90 days

    Answer: A. Two or more moving violations in 24 months (under 21): suspension of at least 30 days.

    Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2025, ch. 1Two or more moving violations within 24 months: license suspended at least 30 days.

  13. In Illinois, how many attempts do you get to pass each exam within one year?

    1. 3
    2. 1
    3. 5
    4. Unlimited

    Answer: A. You have three attempts to pass each exam within one year.

    Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2025, ch. 1You are allowed three attempts to pass each exam within one year

  14. In Illinois, teen driver education includes at least how much classroom study and behind-the-wheel training?

    1. 10 hours and 2 hours
    2. 20 hours and 4 hours
    3. 30 hours and 6 hours
    4. 50 hours and 10 hours

    Answer: C. Driver education: at least 30 hours in the classroom and 6 hours behind the wheel.

    Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2025, ch. 1Driver education: at least 30 hours of classroom study and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training.

Parking

  1. In Illinois, you may not park within how many feet of a crosswalk at an intersection?

    1. 10 feet
    2. 15 feet
    3. 20 feet
    4. 25 feet

    Answer: C. Illinois: do not park within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.

    Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2025, ch. 5 (Parking)Within 20 feet of a fire station driveway or crosswalk at an intersection.

  2. In Illinois, when you parallel park, your wheels must be no more than how far from the curb?

    1. 6 inches
    2. 12 inches
    3. 18 inches
    4. 24 inches

    Answer: B. Illinois: park with your wheels within 12 inches of the curb.

    Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2025, ch. 5 (Parking)parked within 12 inches of the right or left curb

  3. In Illinois, you may not park within how many feet of a fire station driveway (on the same side of the street)?

    1. 15 feet
    2. 20 feet
    3. 25 feet
    4. 30 feet

    Answer: B. Illinois: do not park within 20 feet of a fire station driveway on the same side of the street.

    Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2025, ch. 5 (Parking)Within 20 feet of a fire station driveway or crosswalk at an intersection.

  4. In Illinois, you may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant?

    1. 5 feet
    2. 10 feet
    3. 15 feet
    4. 20 feet

    Answer: C. Illinois: do not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.

    Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2025, ch. 5 (Parking)Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.

  5. In Illinois, you may not park within how many feet of a railroad crossing?

    1. 30 feet
    2. 40 feet
    3. 50 feet
    4. 75 feet

    Answer: C. Illinois: do not park within 50 feet of a railroad crossing.

    Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2025, ch. 5 (Parking)Within 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing.

  6. In Illinois, you may not park within how many feet of a STOP sign?

    1. 25 feet
    2. 30 feet
    3. 40 feet
    4. 50 feet

    Answer: B. Illinois: do not park within 30 feet of a STOP sign.

    Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2025, ch. 5 (Parking)Within 30 feet of a STOP sign, YIELD sign, or traffic control signal.

Rules of the road

  1. According to the Illinois manual, how much distance between the driver and the steering-wheel airbag is desirable?

    1. 2 to 4 inches
    2. 10 to 12 inches
    3. 20 to 24 inches
    4. 30 to 36 inches

    Answer: B. Illinois: 10 to 12 inches between the driver and the air bag is desirable.

    Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2025, ch. 410 to 12 inches between the driver and the air bag is desirable.

  2. In Illinois, children must ride in a child safety seat (car seat) until at least what age?

    1. 7 years old
    2. 8 years old
    3. 9 years old
    4. 10 years old

    Answer: B. Illinois: children ride in a car seat until at least 8 years old.

    Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2025, ch. 4Children under 8 must use an appropriate child restraint.

  3. In Illinois, you may not pass another vehicle within how many feet of an intersection, bridge, tunnel or railroad crossing?

    1. 75 feet
    2. 100 feet
    3. 150 feet
    4. 200 feet

    Answer: B. Illinois: do not pass within 100 feet of an intersection, bridge, tunnel or railroad crossing.

    Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2025, ch. 5Do not pass within 100 feet of an intersection or railroad crossing.

  4. In Illinois, drivers younger than what age may not use a cell phone at all while driving, even hands-free?

    1. 18 years old
    2. 19 years old
    3. 21 years old
    4. 25 years old

    Answer: B. Illinois: drivers under 19 years old may not use any wireless device while driving.

    Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2025, ch. 4Any wireless/cellphone use while driving, including a hands-free device, is prohibited for a driver under age 19

  5. In Illinois, when you must stop at a railroad crossing, stop no closer to the nearest rail than:

    1. 5 feet
    2. 10 feet
    3. 15 feet
    4. 20 feet

    Answer: C. Illinois: stop at least 15 feet from the nearest rail.

    Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2025, ch. 5you must stop within 15-50 feet if there is a posted stop sign

  6. In Illinois, in a business or residential district, you must signal at least how far before you turn?

    1. 75 feet
    2. 100 feet
    3. 150 feet
    4. 200 feet

    Answer: B. Illinois: signal at least 100 feet before turning in business or residential areas (at least 200 feet elsewhere).

    Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2025, ch. 5for at least 100 feet before turning

  7. In Illinois, a U-turn is not allowed if you cannot see approaching traffic for at least:

    1. 350 feet
    2. 500 feet
    3. 1,000 feet
    4. 1,500 feet

    Answer: B. Illinois: do not make a U-turn unless you can see approaching traffic 500 feet away.

    Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2025, ch. 5you must be able to see at least 500 feet in all directions

  8. In Illinois, outside business and residential districts you must signal at least how far before turning?

    1. 50 feet
    2. 100 feet
    3. 200 feet
    4. 500 feet

    Answer: C. Signal at least 100 feet before a turn in business or residential areas, and at least 200 feet elsewhere.

    Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2025, ch. 5Signal at least 100 feet before turning in business or residential areas, and at least 200 feet elsewhere.

  9. In Illinois, you do not have to stop for a stopped school bus when:

    1. The bus is empty
    2. You are late for work
    3. It is after 5 p.m.
    4. You are driving the opposite way on a highway with at least four lanes

    Answer: D. On a highway with at least four lanes (two each way), drivers going the opposite direction need not stop.

    Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2025, ch. 5not required to stop for a school bus when both vehicles are on a four-lane

  10. In Illinois, a school bus driver turns on warning lights at least how far before stopping in an urban area?

    1. 100 feet
    2. 20 feet
    3. 500 feet
    4. 1,000 feet

    Answer: A. A warning is given at least 100 feet before the stop (200 feet in rural areas).

    Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2025, ch. 5A warning will be given by the school bus at least 100 feet

  11. In Illinois, a car sound system may not be heard from how far away on a highway?

    1. 10 feet or more
    2. 25 feet or more
    3. 75 feet or more
    4. 500 feet or more

    Answer: C. A sound system may not be audible 75 feet or more from the vehicle.

    Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2025, ch. 5Sound systems: may not be audible 75 feet or more from the vehicle.

  12. In Illinois, a disabled or abandoned vehicle on an interstate may be towed at the owner's expense after:

    1. 30 minutes
    2. 2 hours
    3. 10 hours
    4. 24 hours

    Answer: B. Interstate, expressway or toll highway: after 2 hours; urban area: 10 hours; non-urban: 24 hours.

    Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2025, ch. 7Interstate, expressway, or toll highway – after two hours.

  13. In Illinois, when passing on a two-lane road you must return to your lane before getting within how far of oncoming traffic?

    1. 50 feet
    2. 100 feet
    3. 200 feet
    4. 1,000 feet

    Answer: C. Return to your lane before you come within 200 feet of an oncoming vehicle.

    Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2025, ch. 5Return to your lane before getting within 200 feet of oncoming traffic.

  14. In Illinois, a child must ride rear-facing until what age (unless over 40 pounds or 40 inches)?

    1. 1
    2. 2
    3. 4
    4. 8

    Answer: B. Rear-facing is required until age 2 unless the child weighs more than 40 pounds or is taller than 40 inches.

    Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2025, ch. 4Rear-facing restraints are required until age 2, unless the child weighs more than 40 pounds or is taller than 40 inches.

  15. In Illinois, near an emergency scene you may not use your phone (including taking photos) within:

    1. 50 feet
    2. 100 feet
    3. 250 feet
    4. 500 feet

    Answer: D. Do not use a phone or take photos while driving within 500 feet of an emergency scene.

    Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2025, ch. 4Emergency scenes: no photography or cellphone use within 500 feet, except in certain circumstances.

Sharing the road

  1. In Illinois, when you pass a bicyclist, you must leave at least:

    1. 3 feet
    2. 5 feet
    3. 10 feet
    4. 15 feet

    Answer: A. Illinois: give bicyclists at least 3 feet of space when passing.

    Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2025, ch. 7leave at least 3 feet of passing space

  2. In Illinois, a motorcyclist may proceed through a red light (after yielding) if it does not turn green after:

    1. 10 seconds
    2. 30 seconds
    3. 60 seconds
    4. 120 seconds

    Answer: D. If a red light fails to turn green after 120 seconds, a motorcyclist may proceed after yielding.

    Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2025, ch. 7fails to turn green after 120 seconds

  3. In Illinois, how much following distance should you leave behind a motorcycle?

    1. At least 3–4 seconds
    2. 1 second
    3. At least 10 seconds
    4. Half a car length

    Answer: A. Allow at least three to four seconds when following a motorcycle.

    Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2025, ch. 7Allow at least three to four seconds following distance

Speed

  1. In Illinois, unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed on highways outside cities is:

    1. 45 mph
    2. 50 mph
    3. 55 mph
    4. 60 mph

    Answer: C. Illinois: 55 mph on highways unless posted otherwise.

    Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2025, ch. 5 (Speed Limits)Other highways and rural areas: 55 mph

  2. In Illinois, the maximum speed limit on rural interstate highways is:

    1. 60 mph
    2. 70 mph
    3. 75 mph
    4. 80 mph

    Answer: B. Illinois: up to 70 mph on rural interstates where posted.

    Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2025, ch. 5 (Speed Limits)Interstates and tollways — 70 mph.

  3. In Illinois, unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a residential district is:

    1. 20 mph
    2. 25 mph
    3. 30 mph
    4. 35 mph

    Answer: C. Illinois: 30 mph in residential districts unless a sign shows otherwise.

    Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2025, ch. 5 (Speed Limits)City/town areas — 30 mph.

  4. In Illinois, the speed limit in a school zone when children are present is usually:

    1. 10 mph
    2. 15 mph
    3. 20 mph
    4. 25 mph

    Answer: C. Illinois: 20 mph in school zones when children are present, unless posted otherwise.

    Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2025, ch. 5 (Speed Limits)20 mph on school days, 6:30 a.m.-4 p.m., when children are present and signs are posted.

  5. In Illinois, unless posted otherwise, the speed limit in an alley is:

    1. 10 mph
    2. 15 mph
    3. 20 mph
    4. 25 mph

    Answer: B. Alleys: 15 mph.

    Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2025, ch. 5 (Speed Limits)Alleys: 15 mph.

  6. In Illinois, unless posted otherwise, the speed limit on four-lane highways is:

    1. 45 mph
    2. 55 mph
    3. 65 mph
    4. 75 mph

    Answer: C. Four-lane highways: 65 mph; interstates and tollways: 70 mph; other highways: 55 mph.

    Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2025, ch. 5 (Speed Limits)Highways with four lanes — 65 mph.

  7. In Illinois, the 20 mph school-zone limit applies on school days during what hours (when children are present)?

    1. Midnight to noon
    2. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
    3. 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
    4. 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

    Answer: D. School zones: 20 mph on school days, 6:30 a.m.–4 p.m., when children are present and signs are posted.

    Source: Illinois Rules of the Road 2025, ch. 5 (Speed Limits)20 mph on school days, 6:30 a.m.-4 p.m., when children are present and signs are posted.

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