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Illinois DMV Practice Test

Free Illinois permit-test prep — 35 questions, 28 to pass (80%). Illinois leans hard on signs and signals, plus Scott's Law and zero-tolerance for under-21 drivers. Practice or a timed exam sim.

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About the Illinois knowledge test

How many questions are on the Illinois permit test?

The Illinois knowledge test is 35 questions and you need 28 correct (80%) to pass. Questions come from the official Illinois Rules of the Road (Illinois SOS) — with the state's heavy emphasis on road signs, signals, and Scott's Law.

Are these the exact test questions?

The state doesn't publish its full pool. We author these from the same official source the real test uses — the Illinois Rules of the Road (Illinois SOS) — each grounded in a specific rule. Traffic laws are facts, not copyrightable.

Does it cost anything or need an account?

It's completely free and no signup is required. Sign in only to save history and track weak areas.

What topics are covered?

Traffic laws and right-of-way, road signs and signals, safe-driving practices, alcohol/drugs and penalties, sharing the road, and parking/vehicle rules.

What if I fail?

You can retake the Illinois knowledge test. Drill full 35-question simulations here until you're consistently above the 80% pass mark.

Sample questions with answers

12 sample questions from a bank of 240.

  1. 1. In Illinois, unless otherwise posted, what is the maximum speed limit on interstates and tollways?

    • 55 mph
    • 65 mph
    • Answer: 70 mph
    • 75 mph

    Source: Illinois Rules of the Road — Speed Limits

  2. 2. Unless otherwise posted, what is the Illinois speed limit in an alley?

    • Answer: 15 mph
    • 20 mph
    • 25 mph
    • 30 mph

    Source: Illinois Rules of the Road — Speed Limits

  3. 3. On an Illinois school day between 6:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. when children are present and signs are posted, what is the speed limit in a school zone?

    • 10 mph
    • 30 mph
    • 25 mph
    • Answer: 20 mph

    Source: Illinois Rules of the Road — School Zones

  4. 4. Unless otherwise posted, what is the Illinois speed limit in city or town areas?

    • 25 mph
    • Answer: 30 mph
    • 35 mph
    • 45 mph

    Source: Illinois Rules of the Road — Speed Limits

  5. 5. Unless otherwise posted, what is the Illinois speed limit on other highways and rural areas (two-lane, non-interstate)?

    • Answer: 55 mph
    • 50 mph
    • 45 mph
    • 65 mph

    Source: Illinois Rules of the Road — Speed Limits

  6. 6. Unless otherwise posted, what is the maximum Illinois speed limit on a highway with four lanes?

    • 55 mph
    • 60 mph
    • Answer: 65 mph
    • 70 mph

    Source: Illinois Rules of the Road — Speed Limits

  7. 7. At a four-way stop in Illinois, when two vehicles on different roadways arrive at the same time, which driver must yield?

    • The vehicle on the right yields to the vehicle on the left
    • The larger vehicle yields
    • The faster vehicle yields
    • Answer: The vehicle on the left yields to the vehicle on the right

    Source: Illinois Rules of the Road — Right of Way

  8. 8. At a four-way stop where vehicles arrive at clearly different times, who should proceed first?

    • Whoever is turning left
    • Answer: The first driver to come to a complete stop
    • The vehicle going straight
    • The vehicle on the widest road

    Source: Illinois Rules of the Road — Right of Way

  9. 9. Two vehicles on different roadways reach an UNCONTROLLED intersection (no signs or signals) at the same time. Who must yield?

    • The vehicle on the right
    • Neither; both stop fully
    • Answer: The vehicle on the left
    • The vehicle traveling downhill

    Source: Illinois Rules of the Road — Right of Way

  10. 10. You are on the terminating highway of a 'T' intersection in Illinois that has no traffic control signs or signals. What must you do?

    • Answer: Yield to cross traffic on the through road
    • Proceed first because you reach the through road
    • Sound your horn and proceed
    • Stop only if a vehicle is within 100 feet

    Source: Illinois Rules of the Road — Right of Way

  11. 11. In Illinois, before turning right on a red light, a driver must:

    • Slow to 5 mph but need not stop
    • Wait for a green arrow
    • Yield only to pedestrians, not vehicles
    • Answer: Come to a complete stop and yield the right of way

    Source: Illinois Rules of the Road — Right of Way

  12. 12. Under Illinois law, a driver may turn LEFT at a red light after stopping only when:

    • Turning from any two-way street onto a one-way street
    • Answer: Turning from a one-way street onto another one-way street with traffic moving left
    • No oncoming traffic is visible for 500 feet
    • A police officer is not present

    Source: Illinois Rules of the Road — Right of Way

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