Illinois Secretary of State permit practice test 12
25 questions written from the Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), covering road signs, licensing laws and penalties, sharing the road. 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.
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Question 1How much narrower than the approach pavement is a bridge marked with a NARROW BRIDGE sign generally?
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A: About 2 feet. A narrow bridge is generally 2 feet narrower than the approach pavement. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Narrow Bridge, page 71.
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Question 2For the first 12 months of the Initial Licensing Phase (or until age 18), how many passengers under 20 may a teen driver carry, not counting siblings, stepsiblings, children or stepchildren?
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D: One. For the first 12 months of licensing, or until 18 if that comes first, the driver may carry only one passenger under 20, unless the passengers are siblings, stepsiblings, children or stepchildren. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Graduated Driver Licensing Program, page 18.
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Question 3On a four-lane highway you approach a disabled vehicle with its hazard lights on. What does Illinois law require?
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B: Change lanes away from it if safe, otherwise slow down. Illinois law requires changing lanes away from a disabled vehicle with hazard lights if safe; if not, slow down and don't speed up until well past. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Disabled Vehicles, page 45.
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Question 4What does the flagger sign warn you of?
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D: A flagger working close to traffic ahead; slow down and obey their signals. The flagger sign warns of a flagger ahead. Slow down, be ready to obey the flagger's signals, and stop if told to. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Flagger, page 73.
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Question 5Under Illinois GDL rules, until what age is any cellphone use while driving, even hands-free, prohibited except for emergencies?
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A: Under 19. Drivers under 19 may not use a wireless phone while driving, including hands-free, except to contact police, a health care provider or emergency services in an emergency. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Graduated Driver Licensing Program, page 18.
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Question 6On which streets may low-speed vehicles operate in Illinois, unless locally prohibited?
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C: Streets posted at 30 mph or less. Low-speed vehicles, which have a top speed of 25 mph, may run on streets with a posted limit of 30 mph or less unless the municipality prohibits it. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Low-Speed Vehicles, page 45.
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Question 7What does an orange triangular emblem on the back of a vehicle mean?
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B: The vehicle is a slow-moving vehicle. The slow-moving vehicle emblem means the vehicle is moving slowly. Slow down and pass only when it is safe and legal. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Other Special Signs, page 74.
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Question 8During the nine-month permit phase, what must a teen avoid to move on to the next phase?
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D: Any driving infractions, underage alcohol convictions or court supervisions. Permit holders must not get any driving infractions, underage alcohol convictions or court supervisions during the nine-month permit phase. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Graduated Driver Licensing Program, page 18.
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Question 9What is the normal speed range for slow-moving vehicles such as farm equipment?
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A: 5-20 mph. Slow-moving vehicles normally travel 5-20 mph, so you close in on them very quickly at highway speed. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Closing Speeds, page 46.
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Question 10How should you treat a railroad crossbuck sign?
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D: Like a yield sign: yield to trains and railroad equipment. A crossbuck is treated as a yield sign: yield to any oncoming trains and railroad equipment. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Railroad Crossings, page 81.
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Question 11To move out of the Initial Licensing Phase, a driver must keep a conviction-free record for how long before turning 18?
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C: Six months. Drivers must keep a conviction-free record for six months before turning 18, or restrictions may extend past 18. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Graduated Driver Licensing Program, page 18.
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Question 12What should you never do when passing a horseback rider?
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A: Sound your horn. Never sound your horn near a horse or other livestock; the noise may frighten the animal and cause a crash. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Horseback Riders, page 47.
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Question 13At a crossing with more than one track, where is the number of tracks shown?
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C: On a sign below the crossbuck. If the crossing has more than one track, the number of tracks is on a sign below the crossbuck. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Railroad Crossings, page 81.
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Question 14Who can cancel a 16- or 17-year-old's driver's license at any time, for any reason?
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C: The parent or legal guardian who gave the original consent. The parent or legal guardian who gave initial consent can have the minor's license canceled at any time before the driver turns 18. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Parental Responsibility, page 19.
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Question 15On the rear of a slow-moving vehicle, where must the required flashing amber light be mounted, and how far must it be visible in sunlight?
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A: As high as possible; 500 feet. When lights are required, a flashing amber signal must be mounted as high as possible on the rear and be visible for 500 feet in sunlight. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Rear Light, page 46.
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Question 16How many court supervisions for serious traffic offenses may an Illinois driver under 21 receive?
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C: One. A driver under 21 is limited to one court supervision for serious traffic offenses and must attend traffic safety school to get it. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Related Laws, page 19.
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Question 17A driver under 21 convicted of two or more moving violations within 24 months faces what?
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D: A minimum 30-day license suspension. Two or more moving-violation convictions within 24 months bring a minimum 30-day suspension for a driver under 21. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Related Laws, page 20.
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Question 18A person under 21 is convicted of possessing alcohol while riding in a motor vehicle. What is the minimum license suspension?
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C: Six months. A conviction brings at least a six-month suspension when the offense happened in a motor vehicle; court supervision brings a three-month suspension. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Related Laws, page 20.
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Question 19Who may drive in Illinois without an Illinois license?
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B: A visitor with a valid license from their home state or country. Visitors or people driving through Illinois with a valid license from their home state or country are exempt. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Exemptions, page 5.
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Question 20A driver under 21 may NOT drive which of these?
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A: A school bus. Drivers under 21 may not drive a school bus, a for-hire vehicle carrying more than 10 passengers, a commuter van, a religious organization bus, a senior transport vehicle or a child care vehicle. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Age Restrictions — Drivers 16-21, page 5.
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Question 21How often must Illinois drivers who have traffic convictions take the written exam?
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C: Every eight years. Every driver must take a written exam every eight years, except drivers with no traffic convictions. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Written Exam, page 14.
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Question 22Which of these is part of the basic Illinois written exam?
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D: Identifying traffic signs by shape, color or symbol. The basic written exam asks you to identify signs by shape, color or symbol, identify signals and pavement markings, and answer multiple-choice and true-false questions on laws and safety. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Written Exam, page 14.
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Question 23High school students may be excused from the Secretary of State driving exam under the Cooperative Driver Testing Program if they finish driver education with what combined grade?
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D: A or B. Students who finish accredited classroom and behind-the-wheel driver education with a combined grade of A or B may be exempt from the SOS driving exam. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Driver Education and the Cooperative Driver Testing Program, page 17.
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Question 24During the driving exam's turnabout, how are you asked to turn around?
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D: Use an alley on the left side of the street, then back out and stay on your side. The turnabout uses an alley on the left: signal left, turn into the alley, back out and stay on your side of the street. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Driving Exam, page 15.
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Question 25Who may ride in the car with you during your Illinois driving exam?
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A: Only the examiner. Only the examiner may be with you during the driving exam; children and pets are not allowed in the vehicle. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Driving Exam, page 14.
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