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Illinois DMV Practice Test 2026

Free practice for the Illinois knowledge test (the written permit test), written from the Illinois driver handbook, with every answer explained.

35questions on the real test
28correct answers to pass
80%passing score
0.08%legal BAC limit, 21 and over

15 of the 35 questions are road-sign identification.

Based on the Illinois driver handbook. Requirements can change, so confirm with your Illinois licensing agency before your test.

Sample questions

A few Illinois questions to try

Think of your answer first, then open the explanation.

In Illinois, the Child Passenger Protection Act requires children under what age to be properly secured in an appropriate child restraint system?

  1. AUnder 8
  2. BUnder 10
  3. CUnder 6
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A. Under 8

Illinois' Child Passenger Protection Act requires all children under age 8 to be properly secured in an appropriate child restraint system.

In Illinois, when one vehicle tows another with a drawbar, the distance between them generally should not exceed how many feet?

  1. A25 feet
  2. B15 feet
  3. C5 feet
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B. 15 feet

Illinois requires towing with a drawbar, with the distance between the vehicles generally not exceeding 15 feet and the towed vehicle coupled with two chains or cables.

At a STOP sign with no stop line and no crosswalk, where should you stop?

  1. AIn the middle of the intersection
  2. BWherever other cars have stopped
  3. CBefore entering the intersection
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C. Before entering the intersection

If there is no limit line or crosswalk, stop before entering the intersection and check traffic in all directions.

What’s covered

Topics on the Illinois test

Counts are from the full Illinois question bank in the app.

Safe Driving Practices141 questions
Special Vehicles & Sharing the Road108 questions
Road Rules & Regulations97 questions
Traffic Signs & Signals89 questions
Parking & Emergencies47 questions
Vehicle & License Requirements46 questions
Alcohol & Drugs32 questions
Speed Limits20 questions

Road signs

Sign questions are free points.

Road signs follow the same national standard in every state. Learn them once by shape and color.

Browse road signsSign quiz
Stop signYield signSpeed Limit 50 signSlippery When Wet signSchool Crossing signRailroad Advance Warning sign
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Questions

Illinois test FAQ

How many questions are on the Illinois knowledge test?

35 questions. You need 28 correct answers (80%) to pass. Confirm the current format with your Illinois licensing agency before your test, because it can change.

Are these the real Illinois DMV test questions?

No. They are practice questions written from the Illinois driver handbook and cover the same topics, but they are not the official questions. USA DMV is not affiliated with any Illinois agency.

How should I study?

Take the readiness check first to see your level. Read the handbook sections for the topics you missed, then take both free practice tests and read every explanation you got wrong. When you pass them comfortably, rehearse with a full-length timed exam in the app.

Not a government website. USA DMV (usadmv.app) is an independent study resource. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or operated by any state DMV, the Texas Department of Public Safety or any other government agency. Practice questions are written to reflect official driver handbooks but are not the official test questions. Always confirm current requirements with your state’s licensing agency.

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