Illinois permit
practice test.
Free, with answers.
Original practice questions for the Illinois permit test, each with the answer and a short explanation. Read the Illinois driver handbook alongside them.
Test format from our records · confirm current rules with the Illinois DMV
If you hold a valid special learner's permit, when may you practice driving from Sunday through Thursday?
From Sunday through Thursday, practice driving on this permit is limited to the hours between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m., and a licensed supervising driver has to ride along every time. Continuing past 10 p.m., even until 11 p.m. or midnight, is not permitted.
Practice for Illinois
Questions on Illinois laws, licensing and road rules. Everyone in Illinois sees these sets. 447 practice questions: the Illinois sets, national lessons and road signs.
Illinois: Laws & Licensing
Licensing, alcohol, penalty and crash rules.
Illinois: Road Rules
Right-of-way, signs, speed and safe driving.
Illinois exam simulator
35 random questions from the Illinois practice pool, 80% to pass, with a full review at the end.
Driver handbook
The Illinois manual, with practice for each topic.
Motorcycle
232 motorcycle practice questions for Illinois.
Illinois CDL
National CDL practice by topic, based on the federal CDL manual.
National lessons and practice exam.
Traffic rules and road signs that apply in every state. Same sets for all learners.
- Sign Shapes, Colors and Rules20 questions
- Curve, Hill and Hazard Warnings18 questions
- Intersection, Merge and Lane Warnings21 questions
- Route, Guide and Service Signs13 questions
- Traffic Lights and Pavement Markings17 questions
- Who Goes First: Right-of-Way22 questions
- Turns, Turn Signals and Hand Signals17 questions
- Passing and Changing Lanes18 questions
- Choosing a Safe Speed15 questions
- Parking and Backing Up15 questions
- Scanning, Space and Communication20 questions
- Driving on Freeways13 questions
- Pedestrians, Children and School Buses21 questions
- Bicycles, Motorcycles and Trucks17 questions
- Railroad Crossings and Work Zones17 questions
- Night Driving and Bad Weather17 questions
- Staying Alert, Calm and Focused13 questions
- How Alcohol Affects Your Driving15 questions
- Drugs, DUI Laws and Chemical Tests14 questions
- Emergencies and Collisions17 questions
- Your License, Record and Penalties17 questions
- Road Sign Review23 questions
- Final Knowledge Exam35 questions
Steps to your permit.
- 01
Study the Illinois driver handbook
Read the manual next to our explanations, and reread the chapters behind the questions you miss.
Illinois driver handbook → - 02
Pass the exam simulator
Aim for 28 of 35 or better, several times in a row.
Open the simulator → - 03
Take the knowledge test
Bring the documents the Illinois DMV lists for a temporary permit. Fees and lists change, so check before you go.
- 04
Start supervised driving
Keep a record of your supervised practice hours.
Open the driving log →
Illinois permit test
FAQ.
How many questions are on the Illinois permit test?
The Illinois knowledge test has 35 multiple-choice questions, and you need 28 correct (80%) to pass. Requirements can change, so confirm with the Illinois DMV before test day.
How old do I have to be to get a learner's permit in Illinois?
In Illinois you can apply for a learner's permit from age 15. Check the Illinois DMV for current age, document and parental-consent rules.
Are these the real Illinois DMV questions?
No. These are original practice questions written by our team. State rules are checked against the Illinois driver handbook and Illinois law, and every answer comes with an explanation.
Is DMV Written Test a government service?
No. DMV Written Test is an independent practice resource and is not affiliated with the Illinois DMV or any other government agency.
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About these facts
Exam format and minimum age come from the data we have on file for Illinois and have not been re-checked against an official page. Confirm them with the Illinois DMV.
Fees and document lists change, so confirm them with the Illinois DMV.