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Illinois Secretary of State permit practice test 10

25 questions written from the Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), covering safe and defensive driving, sharing the road, signals and pavement markings, emergencies, alcohol and drugs and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why. The real Illinois Secretary of State test has 35 questions and you need 28 right.

25 questions
  1. Question 1The foot brake on your vehicle must be able to stop it from 20 mph within what distance?

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    B: 30 feet. The foot brake must stop a vehicle traveling 20 mph within 30 feet; the parking brake must do it within 55 feet. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Required Equipment, page 92.

  2. Question 2A motorcycle is passing you. What should you do?

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    D: Keep your lane position and speed. When a motorcycle passes, keep your lane position and speed and let it finish the pass. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Passing, page 41.

  3. Question 3What do yellow center lines indicate?

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    B: Traffic in the lanes moves in opposite directions. Yellow center lines separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Yellow Center Lines, page 79.

  4. Question 4Your car breaks down on the Illinois Tollway. What should you do?

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    B: Pull to the right shoulder, stay in the vehicle with your seat belt on, use hazard lights and call *999 or 911. On the Tollway, pull far to the right, stay inside with your seat belt on, turn on hazards, call *999 or 911, and wait for help. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Stranded Motorists' Safety Protocols, page 90.

  5. Question 5A driver under 21 is found with any trace of alcohol while driving. What is the minimum suspension?

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    B: Three months. Any trace of alcohol in a driver under 21 means a suspension of at least three months. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Drivers Under Age 21, page 52.

  6. Question 6What does a NO TURN ON RED sign prohibit?

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    D: Right turns on red, and left turns on red from one one-way street to another. NO TURN ON RED prohibits a right turn on a red light, and a left turn on red at intersecting one-way streets. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): No Turn on Red, page 67.

  7. Question 7At what age may you get an Illinois instruction permit without taking a driver education course?

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    C: 17 years and 3 months. Applicants who are at least 17 years and 3 months old may apply for an instruction permit without taking driver education. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Obtaining an Instruction Permit, page 16.

  8. Question 8From how far away must your vehicle's horn be audible?

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    C: 200 feet. Vehicles must have a horn that can be heard from 200 feet. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Required Equipment, page 92.

  9. Question 9When passing a bicyclist, the 3-foot minimum is measured from what?

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    A: The edge of your vehicle's side mirror. Pass slowly and leave at least 3 feet from the edge of your side mirror. If there isn't room, wait. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Bicycles — Manual, Gas or Electric Powered, page 43.

  10. Question 10May you cross double solid yellow center lines to turn left into a driveway?

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    C: Yes, to turn left into or from an alley, private road, driveway or street. Double solid yellow lines mark the center of the road, and you may cross them to turn left into or from an alley, private road, driveway or street. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Yellow Center Lines, page 79.

  11. Question 11On a high-capacity road such as a highway, what should you do after pulling to the shoulder with a breakdown?

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    D: Stay in the vehicle with your seat belt on, turn on hazards and call 911. On high-capacity roads, remain in the vehicle with your seat belt on, turn on hazards, call 911 and wait for responders. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Stranded Motorists' Safety Protocols, page 90.

  12. Question 12Is it legal to let someone you know is under the influence drive your car?

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    B: No, it is illegal. It is illegal to allow someone to drive your vehicle if you know they are under the influence. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Contributing to a DUI, page 52.

  13. Question 13What does a KEEP RIGHT sign tell you?

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    C: Drive to the right of a traffic island or median, as the arrow shows. KEEP RIGHT tells you to drive on the side the arrow shows when approaching traffic islands, medians or other obstructions. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Keep Right, page 67.

  14. Question 14How long must a 15- to 17-year-old hold an instruction permit before getting a driver's license?

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    D: Nine consecutive months. Drivers aged 15-17 must hold the permit for at least nine consecutive months before getting a license. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Obtaining an Instruction Permit, page 16.

  15. Question 15How far from behind must a vehicle's two red taillights be visible?

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    C: 500 feet. Vehicles must have two red taillights visible for 500 feet from behind. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Required Equipment, page 92.

  16. Question 16You are turning right and a bicyclist is approaching on your right. What should you do?

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    A: Let the bicyclist go through the intersection first. Let the bicyclist go through the intersection first, then make your right turn. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Bicycles — Manual, Gas or Electric Powered, page 43.

  17. Question 17There is a solid yellow line and a broken yellow line in the center of the road. When may you pass?

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    D: When the broken line is nearest your lane. You may pass only when the broken yellow line is on your side of the center. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Yellow No Passing Lines, page 80.

  18. Question 18A first-time DUI offender chooses not to get a monitoring device permit and is caught driving during the suspension. What is the offense?

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    C: A felony. An offender who declines the program and is caught driving during the suspension is guilty of a felony. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device (BAIID), page 50.

  19. Question 19What does a PASS WITH CARE sign mean?

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    B: The no-passing zone has ended; pass only when safe. PASS WITH CARE marks the end of the no-passing zone; you may pass only when it is safe. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Pass with Care, page 68.

  20. Question 20How long is an Illinois instruction permit valid?

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    C: 24 months. The instruction permit is valid for 24 months. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Obtaining an Instruction Permit, page 16.

  21. Question 21What window tinting is allowed on the front windshield in Illinois?

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    D: None, except a 6-inch strip along the top. Tinted windows are not allowed on the front windshield, except a 6-inch strip along the entire top. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Required Equipment, page 92.

  22. Question 22You are sharing a left-turn lane with a bicyclist. What should you do?

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    C: Stay behind until the cyclist has safely finished the turn. When sharing a left-turn lane with a bicyclist, stay behind until the cyclist has safely completed the turn. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Bicycles — Manual, Gas or Electric Powered, page 43.

  23. Question 23You started passing before a no-passing zone began. May you cross the solid yellow line on your side to finish the pass?

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    B: Yes, to finish a pass started before the zone began. When the solid yellow line is on your side, you may cross it to finish a pass you started before the no-passing zone began. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Yellow No Passing Lines, page 79.

  24. Question 24Which sign is used when it isn't clear where vehicles must stop at a signalized intersection?

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    C: STOP HERE ON RED. The STOP HERE ON RED sign shows where to stop at a signalized intersection when it isn't otherwise clear. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Stop Here on Red, page 68.

  25. Question 25Who may supervise an Illinois permit holder outside the driver education course?

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    B: A parent, guardian or responsible adult aged 21 or older with a valid license and at least one year of driving experience. The supervisor must be a parent, legal guardian or responsible adult aged 21 or older who has a valid license and at least one year of driving experience, sitting in the front passenger seat. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Obtaining an Instruction Permit, page 16.

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