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Illinois Secretary of State permit practice test 13

25 questions written from the Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), covering licensing laws and penalties. 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 1A Vision Specialist Report submitted instead of the DMV vision screening must be dated within:

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    D: Six months. The Vision Specialist Report from an optometrist, ophthalmologist or physician must be dated within six months of the facility visit. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Vision Screening, page 13.

  2. Question 2Which of these can get you up to five years in prison and a 12-month suspension or revocation?

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    A: Using a fictitious or unlawfully altered driver's license. Driver's license fraud, such as using a fictitious or altered license, can mean arrest, up to five years in prison and a 12-month suspension or revocation. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Penalties for Driver's License/ID Card Fraud, page 9.

  3. Question 3How long is the temporary paper driver's license issued at an Illinois DMV valid?

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    D: 90 days. After payment and testing, the Secretary of State issues a temporary secure paper license valid for 90 days while the permanent card is mailed. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Driver's License/ID Card Renewal, page 8.

  4. Question 4A permit holder or teen driver under 18 who violates the nighttime driving restriction may:

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    D: Have their driving privileges suspended. Drivers under 18 who violate the nighttime restriction during the Permit or Initial Licensing Phase may have their privileges suspended. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Related Laws, page 20.

  5. Question 5A Class D license holder may drive a rental vehicle of up to what weight when moving their own or an immediate family member's property for non-business purposes in Illinois?

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    C: 26,000 pounds. Class D holders may drive rental vehicles up to 26,000 pounds when moving their own or an immediate family member's personal property for non-business purposes within Illinois. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Chapter 1: Illinois Driver's License, page 4.

  6. Question 6What license is required to drive a scooter with an engine under 150cc on Illinois roads?

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    B: Class L motorcycle license. A scooter under 150cc is a motor-driven cycle and requires a Class L license. 150cc or more is a motorcycle and requires Class M. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Scooters and Mopeds, page 44.

  7. Question 7What license do you need to operate a moped (combustion engine 50cc or less, no gear shifting) in Illinois?

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    C: Any valid Illinois driver's license. A moped may be operated with any valid Illinois driver's license. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Scooters and Mopeds, page 44.

  8. Question 8Regardless of fault, an Illinois driver must file a crash report when property damage exceeds what amount (all vehicles insured)?

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    C: $1,500. A crash report is required for death, bodily injury, or property damage over $1,500. The threshold is $500 if any vehicle is uninsured. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Crash Reports, page 54.

  9. Question 9If any vehicle in a crash is uninsured, a crash report is required when property damage is more than:

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    B: $500. When any vehicle involved is uninsured, a report is required if property damage is more than $500. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Crash Reports, page 54.

  10. Question 10How long does a driver have to report a crash after it occurs, according to the Illinois Rules of the Road?

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    A: 30 minutes. The handbook says a driver has 30 minutes to report a crash after it occurs, and police should be notified immediately. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Crash Reports, page 55.

  11. Question 11What penalty can a driver face for failing to report a crash?

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    A: A fine up to $2,500 and up to one year in jail. Failing to report a crash can bring a fine of up to $2,500 and up to one year in jail. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Crash Reports, page 55.

  12. Question 12Leaving the scene of a crash that caused death or personal injury results in what action against your license?

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    C: Revocation. For leaving the scene where death or injury occurred, the Secretary of State must revoke the license; for damage over $1,000, privileges are suspended. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Leaving the Scene of a Crash, page 55.

  13. Question 13What is the penalty for a conviction of driving without mandatory insurance in Illinois?

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    D: Loss of driving privileges for at least three months and a $100 reinstatement fee. Mandatory insurance convictions bring at least a three-month loss of driving privileges, a $100 reinstatement fee, and no driving permit. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Safety Responsibility Law, page 55.

  14. Question 14What is an SR-22?

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    A: A certificate of insurance filed with the Secretary of State as proof of financial responsibility. An SR-22 is a certificate of insurance filed directly with the Secretary of State by the insurer as proof of financial responsibility. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Financial Responsibility Law, page 56.

  15. Question 15Drivers aged 55 or older may get an insurance reduction for completing what?

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    D: An eight-hour defensive driving course. Drivers 55 and older may get a reduction in liability insurance by completing an eight-hour defensive driving course. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Crash Prevention Courses, page 56.

  16. Question 16What is the difference between a suspension and a revocation of an Illinois license?

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    A: A suspension is a temporary loss of privileges; a revocation is an indefinite withdrawal. A suspension temporarily removes driving privileges, while a revocation withdraws them indefinitely; you may usually reapply after at least one year. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Revocation, page 58.

  17. Question 17How many traffic violation convictions in a 12-month period can lead to suspension for a driver aged 21 or older?

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    B: Three. Three traffic violation convictions within 12 months can lead to suspension; for drivers under 21 it's two within 24 months. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Suspension, page 60.

  18. Question 18What is a 'zero tolerance' violation in Illinois?

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    D: A driver under 21 with an alcohol concentration above 0.00 but below 0.08. Zero tolerance applies to drivers under 21 with an alcohol concentration greater than 0.00 but less than 0.08, and it leads to suspension. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Suspension, page 60.

  19. Question 19A second speeding violation in a construction zone with workers present, within two years of the first, can result in:

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    D: License suspension. A second violation within two years for speeding in a construction zone when workers are present is grounds for suspension. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Suspension, page 60.

  20. Question 20What is the minimum age for a Monitoring Device Driving Permit (MDDP)?

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    C: 18. An MDDP cannot be issued to anyone under 18. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Special Driving Permits, page 61.

  21. Question 21What are Illinois' minimum liability insurance limits for injury or death of one person?

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    C: $25,000. Illinois minimum liability limits are $25,000 for one person, $50,000 for more than one person, and $20,000 for property damage. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Mandatory Insurance, page 98.

  22. Question 22What is Illinois' minimum liability insurance for damage to another person's property?

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    C: $20,000. The minimum property damage liability coverage in Illinois is $20,000. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Mandatory Insurance, page 98.

  23. Question 23When you sell your car in Illinois, what happens to the license plates?

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    C: The seller removes and keeps them. In Illinois, plates stay with the owner, not the vehicle. The seller removes and keeps them. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): License Plate Requirements, page 96.

  24. Question 24How many license plates must an Illinois passenger car display?

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    C: Two: front and rear. Passenger vehicles, trucks and vans must display two plates, one front and one rear; plate covers are not allowed. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): License Plate Requirements, page 96.

  25. Question 25How long is an Illinois Temporary Registration Permit valid?

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    C: 90 days. A Temporary Registration Permit is valid for 90 days from issuance and is displayed like a rear plate. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Temporary Registration Permit, page 96.

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